The aromatics alone from this herbed cracker crust savory pie are worth the effort.Fresh rosemary and dill, coupled with sautéed potatoes, chicken, and bell pepper, atop a creamy layer, and then sprinkled with the earthy tang of gorgonzola highlight the true wonder of this homemade gluten-free cracker crust “short pie.” Rosemary Dill Gorgonzola Potato Cracker…
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What do you do when a long time friend JUST all of a sudden realizes you are a food blogger and absolutely adore baking pie?Well, I don’t know about you, but I head straight to the kitchen to whip up something special: Four Fruit White Chocolate Mascarpone Pie with a Basil Scented Crust. Four Fruit…
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I actually crafted this pie as a Mother’s Day surprise towards the beginning of the month. Mothers are sweet…and often need to be just a little tart and slightly salty. At least in my opinion. Thus, Blackberry Grapefruit Custard Cream Pie in a Saltine Crust came to be. I’ve baked a purely Saltine crust in years…
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I made another pie today. It was yet another gift. Brian keeps pointing to his belly among bystanders, pleading for help. Apparently I’m cooking too much these days. Well, at least we know its goooooooood stuff. Somebody’s eating it! 🙂
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So this was my very first attempt at a food processor pie crust. I wouldn’t say I’m a pro at pie crusts in any way, but I’ve typically used a stand mixer when I put my baking apron on…and brace myself for the flour dusting and pastry peas all over the kitchen counter and floor….
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What a mouthful to say… and can you imagine the mouthful to devour? Amazing. Alluring. Astounding. pie perfection… Peaches abound at the market. Raspberries proliferate. And who doesn’t love the idea of a little chocolate ~ especially with shortbread? So, adding a touch of cardamom spice to the delicate crust and the scent of rose…
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I want to talk about why pistachio cream pie is such a great dessert. Pistachio cream pie holds a special place in my heart for several reasons. Firstly, its unique flavor is simply irresistible. The subtle nuttiness of the pistachios combined with the creamy, velvety texture creates a taste sensation that is both indulgent and…
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I am truly a spoiled princess 👑 Yes, my family members’ eyes are rolling. They know. The people that love me the most and know me well are keen on just how to indulge me most – they gift me items for which I can craft and create FOR others. Just today I was asked…
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Apple tarts are so … yesterday? Well, they are a thing.Apple-cinnamon is also a “thing.”But, the NEW thing, is Brown Sugar Cinnamon Brandy Caramel PEAR pie tart!Yes, pear cinnamon – really a brown sugar-cinnamon pie crust, baked into a tart pan, smothered in slightly sweet mascarpone cheese, and then topped with brandy-caramel cooked pears and…
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I LOVE raspberries. Fresh berries – any day, any time.I love creamy, sweet goodness, along with a little tang.And pie – pie CRUST, to be exact, yes – thank you. In fact, when I was a little girl, I used to scoop away th insides of pies, quiches, etc., just to nosh on the CRUST!…
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