Category Archives: Pies

Crostata di Ricotta – Cheese Pie

Posted on August 22, 2025 by Sandy

Okay, cheese and pie.  Enough said. It has to be good.  Said to be one of the oldest Roman dishes. This recipe comes from an Time Life Book on Cooking from Italy about 1968. The whole series was called Foods of the World.  … Continue reading →

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Fresh Cherry Pie

Posted on August 22, 2025 by Sandy
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Mom’s Rhubarb Pie

Posted on August 22, 2025 by Sandy

6-7 stalks [1 3/4 pounds] fresh rhubarb, peeled and cut into 1/2 inch thick slices [about 5 cups] 1/2 teaspoon fresh squeezed lemon juice 1 teaspoon grated lemon rind 1 1/2 cups sugar 1/3 cup flour Pinch salt 1 [15 … Continue reading →

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Key Lime Pie

Posted on August 22, 2025 by Sandy

Ingredients 1 can of sweetened condensed milk shopping list 1/2 cup of key lime juice (you can use lemon juice for a lemon pie) shopping list 8 ounces of whipped heavy cream or Cool Whip shopping list 1 cooked and … Continue reading →

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Pear Crostata with Figs and Honey

Posted on August 22, 2025 by Sandy

Pears.  Pears and cardamom.  Have you discovered this amazing taste mixture?   I make a Pear Cardamom Butter and it flies off the pantry shelf. Never any left after a week.  Dennis will eat it on his pork, pour some on … Continue reading →

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Pie Crust

Posted on August 22, 2025 by Sandy

1 1/2 cups flour 1/4 cup sugar 1/2 tsp baking powder 1/2 cup cisco You can also mix half butter and crisco, but I like crisco 100%. Water about 3-6 Tablespoons Great for Quiche and sweet pies! Flaky, light and … Continue reading →

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Green Tomato and Apple Pie

Posted on August 22, 2025 by Sandy

 Definately inspired by my mother and her garden.  I loved fried green tomatoes as a child and when Mom would make a Green Tomato Pie, wow!  How did she do that.   This is the perfect combination for me.  Tart Granny … Continue reading →

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Mom’s Green Tomato Pie

Posted on August 22, 2025 by Sandy

Servings: 1 Pie Ingredients • 1 recipe pastry for a 9 inch double crust pie • 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour • 4 teaspoons lemon zest • 6 tablespoons fresh lemon juice • 3 tablespoons butter • 3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon … Continue reading →

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Maple Pecan Pie

Posted on August 22, 2025 by Sandy

Pecan Pie – 4 eggs lightly beaten 1  cup light corn syrup 1/4 cup granulated white sugar 1/4 cup brown sugar 1/4 cup maple syrup 2 Tablespoons melted butter 2 Tablespoons Bourbon 1 tsp vanilla 1/2 tsp salt 1 cup of … Continue reading →

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Artesian Apple Pie

Posted on August 22, 2025 by Sandy

I love pie.  Spice apple pie. Pie al mode.  Pie with cinnamon and spice that leaves a trail throughout the house. During thanksgiving, I am usually out of pie pans, and so this artesian pie you can make with out … Continue reading →

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