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Mini Pumpkin Pies

Mini Pumpkin Pies

These mini pumpkin pies topped with Chantilly cream and cinnamon are a delicious two-bite fall dessert.  I couldn’t decide if I should call them pumpkin tarts or mini pies. My Mom always made loads of pumpkin pies in the fall.  When I was a kid I didn’t care for...

Top Ten Most Popular Recipes

Top Ten Most Popular Recipes

Some of my readers have been asking which are my most popular recipes? I’m excited to share my top ten recipes with you.  It is not a surprise that some of my most popular recipes are desserts. Who doesn’t like a sweet treat now and then? Pie, cake, cheesecake,...

Apple Pie Secrets

Apple Pie Secrets

Do you love apple pie?  Ah, can you imagine the delightful aroma of pies baking, the tender, flaky crust, and sweet spicey filling? There are a few secrets to making a great apple pie. Here you’ll find an old-fashioned apple pie recipe and tips to get you baking the best homemade...

Homemade Pumpkin Pie

Homemade Pumpkin Pie

Nothing is better than homemade pumpkin pie with a dollop of whipped cream on top. It is a dessert that brings back warm memories of family holiday dinners. Pumpkin pie is traditionally made in the fall when the pumpkins are ripe but it can be baked up any time...

The Secret to a Pretty Crust

Have you ever wondered how to get a beautiful shiny, golden brown crust on your pies, bread and other baked goods? Compare the buns on the left and the right. Which ones looks prettier and way more appetizing? The secret is to glaze or wash the dough with beaten egg just before...

The Easiest Turkey Pie

The Easiest Turkey Pie

This is the easiest turkey pie recipe I’ve ever come across, with basically only three ingredients, four if you count the egg yolk glaze. My Mom always made turkey pies this way with leftover roast turkey so naturally, I always do too. Have you ever noticed we tend to...