Pies and Tarts
No Bake Chocolate Cream Pie
I obviously need to hide my Oreos better. Thank goodness I had enough to make this pie. It came together quickly. Was worth the 2 hour chill time in the fridge before eating. No Bake Chocolate Cream Pie 20-25 oreos 3 tbsp. melted butter 2- 4 oz. package instant chocolate pudding 1 pint half &…
Read MoreThanksgiving Pie Trifle
THIS is how to remake your leftover pies, into to a fancy pie trifle. Or serve it on Thanksgiving for a new exciting way to eat dessert. Easy, delicious and a new treat. Our family loves to have a little slice of each pie, so this is a great alternative. A little of everything please!…
Read MoreTomato Bacon Tart
Tomatoes. I’m picking around 2 lbs per day. So, here’s a quick new recipe I made up using what I had on hand. Tomato Bacon Tart 1 box. puff pastry sheets 1 small jar Bacon Jam 5 large tomatoes, sliced Fresh basil Bacon Crumbles Feta cheese for garnish Preheat your oven to 425 degrees. Defrost…
Read MoreGF Roasted Strawberry Crisp
I love roasting fruit, and guess what’s coming into season?!?!?! STRAWBERRIES! Yum. This not so sweet but super rich recipe is amazing, even had my hardest critic singing praises. So there you have it. Happy Baking! GF Roasted Strawberry Crisp 2 lbs. fresh strawberries 3 tbsp. balsamic vinegar 1 tsp. vanilla extract 1/2 cup packed…
Read MoreDark Chocolate Cream Pie
We really love PIE. So over the next few weeks, I thought I’d share some more of our favorites. Next up- this delicious one. Why not start with the chocolate? Chocolate makes everything better. Dark Chocolate Cream Pie 4 oz. cook n serve chocolate pudding powder 1/2 cup cornstarch 1 cup sugar 1/2 cup dark…
Read MoreBest Ever Banana Cream Pie
What I’ve learned so far on my baking journey, YOU DON’T MESS WITH THE BEST. EVER. Brian’s mom makes the best banana cream pie. I’ve never had one better. And fun fact, I don’t really like bananas. Weird. But I love this banana cream pie. This pie is a family holiday tradition. I am happy…
Read MoreTriple Berry Crumble Pie
Pie. Pie is always a GREAT idea. And pie with a scoop of vanilla ice cream, an even better idea! This fresh pie is so good….. and hits the spot for a sweet comfort dessert. Triple Berry Crumble Pie 24 oz. fresh berries; blueberries, raspberries, and strawberries or blackberries 1 cup sugar 1/4 cup cornstarch…
Read More4th of JULY: Favorite Summer Recipes Roundup
Here’s some of MY FAVORITE Summer Recipes…… all in one place! Side dishes, main dishes, desserts. The best of the best. I’ve given you all the things needed to make some delicious recipes this weekend, and all summer long. Just simply get your ingredients and make them. Happy 4th of JULY everyone! Aren’t we lucky…
Read MoreBanana Cream Pie Parfait
Because NOW is the time to make something tasty, light and fresh. We could all use a Banana Cream Pie Parfait this weekend. Here’s the recipe. I hope you love it as much as we did. Banana Cream Pie Parfait 5 cups whole milk or half and half 1 cup sugar ½ cup cornstarch 2…
Read MoreApple Pie Cookie
An easier way to get your apple pie fix, without the fuss of making an apple pie. I haven’t baked in 2 weeks. I was starting to miss it terribly. I had been sick, then out of town. So I thought I’d bake something new, something yummy, and something good. My favorite recipes to come…
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