Tag Archives: pie

Chicken Pot Pie

Posted on March 15, 2008 by Krista

The secret to having fabulous pot pie is to use tasty cooked chicken. Dawn likes to season and roast a whole chicken for this recipe, or pan-fry two or three chicken breasts with garlic, lemon pepper, and poultry seasoning until … Continue reading →

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Grandma Ruth’s EZ Dessert

Posted on March 9, 2008 by Krista

1 C crushed pretzels 1 C granulated sugar 1 stick butter, melted 1 C powdered sugar 8 oz cream cheese 8 oz whipped topping 1 can pie filling (cherry, blueberry, blackberry, etc) In 9″ x 13″ pan, combine crushed pretzels, … Continue reading →

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Glorious Food

Posted on November 27, 2007 by Krista

Last weekend’s Thanksgiving feast almost blew our collective minds with how tasty everything was. Actually, as we tried to express how good everything was, we kept trying to find just the right superlatives. We agreed that we should establish a … Continue reading →

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Chocolate Turtle Cheesecake

Posted on October 26, 2007 by Krista

1 (7-ounce) package caramels ¼ C evaporated milk ¾ C chopped pecans, divided 1 9-inch chocolate crumb pie crust 6 oz cream cheese, softened ½ C sour cream 1 ¼ C milk 1 (3.9-oz) pkg chocolate instant pudding mix ½ … Continue reading →

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Pie Plates and Accessories

Posted on October 20, 2007 by Krista

I think that when someone coined the phrase “Easy as Pie,” they didn’t appreciate how complicated a pie can be. Sure, it’s just crust and filling, but seriously, who really knows how to crimp a perfect edge? Or how to … Continue reading →

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Almond Apple Pie

Posted on October 16, 2007 by Krista

Now we’re talking. The almond carries the apple to a higher plane of existence. Sign me up for seconds! 1 Pillsbuy Pie crust ½ cup sugar ¼ cup flour 1 teaspoon almond extract three shakes of salt 8 cups thinly … Continue reading →

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Strawberry Custard Pie

Posted on June 15, 2007 by Krista

This is my Nana’s recipe. Custard must be an old-fashioned word for jellied sauce; this comes out more like a tart. She makes her pie crust from scratch; I buy mine. There are ways I try to preserve homestyle cooking, … Continue reading →

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