Galette is a term used in French cuisine to designate various types of flat round or freeform crusty cakes, or, in the case of a Breton galette, a pancake made with buckwheat flour usually with a savory filling. So, a savory pie. Using the almost out of season Hatch green chiles we have in these…
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“Each peach pear plum, I spy Tom Thumb!” As I imagined stone fruit rosettes atop this vanilla custard filled pie, I sang to myself the old nursery rhyme. I figured it was appropriate, as is this pie – both the poetic gesture and stone fruits have always had a special place in my heart. Today…
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It’s sort of like strawberry shortcake – but it’s also sort of like strawberry cheesecake – but it’s all in the form of a delicious pie: Sweet Cream Strawberry Pie. Yum! Sweet Cream Strawberry Pie Crust: 8 Tbs. ice cold butter, cubed into 1/2″ squares 1 1/2 cups all purpose flour 1 large egg 1…
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There’s nothing better than the flavor combination of lemon, fresh blueberry, and a hint of vanilla. Well, there may be other things – unrelated – that hold their own, but honestly, this truly is one of the best aromatic and palate amalgamations on earth. You’ll have to trust me, if you’re on the fence. And,…
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Good old apple pie. It’s America’s favorite, right? Well, add in the caramel you enjoyed on your candy apple at the carnival growing up, along with some grown up sea salt and you’ve got yourself some magic: Salted Caramel Apple Pie. Salted Caramel Apple Pie Crust: Basic Pie Crust: (2 crusts) 16 Tbs. ice cold…
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