A recent book I read is the inspiration for this pie. In The Confession Club by Elizabeth Berg, a group of ladies meeting together for food and friendship evolved to be a group for shameful … [Read more...]
Savory Tomato Pie
One of the best things about summer is the arrival of fresh tomato season. An abundant crop calls for a savory tomato pie. This delicious side dish is super easy to prepare and everyone at your table … [Read more...]
Millionaire Pie
Pie, of course, was on the menu for Thanksgiving. All my desserts were prepared ahead, and this Millionaire Pie was one of the sweets found in my refrigerator. At holiday time when there are so many … [Read more...]
A is for Apple . . . B is for Bake
A bowl of red or green apples on a kitchen counter is a still life waiting for an artist. Because the shape and color of apples are both so appealing to the eye, it’s not uncommon for a decorator to … [Read more...]
Mini Chocolate Cream Pies
These bite-size chocolate cream pies are the most decadent little yummies ever. My sister and I made these for a shower we were hostessing. I could have scarfed down the whole tray before any guests … [Read more...]
Cherry Pie (Almost) Like Mother Made
Mother didn't keep many written recipes. Most everything she cooked or baked was by memory, and a number of things she made were passed down to her from her own mother. I watched Mother cook all my … [Read more...]
Dark Chocolate Mint Julep Pie
I'm a believer of the adage 'failure is never final', and it especially applies to mishaps in the kitchen. After much recipe scrutiny, I set my sights on a Dark Chocolate Mint Julep Pie for my … [Read more...]
Cherry Cream Cheese Pie
My mother made this pie often, and I made it today because I was thinking of her. Unlike me, she seldom used a written recipe for anything she made. She relied on her memory for ingredients and … [Read more...]
10 Thanksgiving Desserts
With Thanksgiving only weeks away, it's time to get my lists made. I don't know how others feel about dessert, but it goes at the top of my list. I usually make my desserts first so I have that step … [Read more...]
Mother’s Pecan Pie
I can never remember any time my mother baked one single pie at a time. She only baked in multiples, and often when expecting company she baked more than one variety, lest someone not have their … [Read more...]
