This smoothie tastes like pumpkin pie in a cup, it's easy to throw together, and oh so delicious! It's especially great when you have extra pumpkin or squash puree to use up. Enjoy this on Thanksgiving morning or the day after before you head out to enjoy a day of shopping and fun. :) 1 cup plain kefir (preferably … [Read more...]
No Bake “Creamy” Key Lime Pie *
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This "key lime" pie is easy to make and the perfect dessert for spring-summer. It is very rich and creamy, so a little slice goes a long way. Top this key lime pie with homemade whipped cream and/or strawberries. Or for a lovely treat, top with a fluffy meringue topping (see instructions below). 1 baked and cooled … [Read more...]
Pate Brisee (Pie Crust) “Soaked”
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Pâte Brisée [paht bree-ZAY] is a French term for "short pastry". It is a rich, flaky dough used for sweet and savory crusts for pies, tarts, quiches, etc. This dough is very forgiving and easy to work with, if it rips when rolling it out simply press it back together. This recipe has been updated to include a soaking … [Read more...]
How to Roast a Pumpkin & Make “Pumpkin Puree”
Roasting pumpkin at home, to make homemade pumpkin puree, is much easier than it sounds or looks. The results are well worth any time spent. Not only does the final product taste better than "canned" store-bought pumpkin, but it is also just better for you (no BPA from cans, and you are not processing it under high heat and … [Read more...]
Traditional Pumpkin Pie
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Pumpkin Pie is the classic pie to serve around the fall holiday season. I love pumpkin pie, but to be honest, it has to be spiced just right and not overly sweet. After a few trials I've come up with the perfect combination. This is my absolute favorite recipe for Pumpkin Pie... I hope you enjoy it as much as I do! Wishing … [Read more...]
