This buttery-rich crust is perfect for fruit pies and is surprisingly easy to handle. The recipe below is for one pie crust — so be sure to double the recipe if making a double-crusted pie. This is also a great crust for galettes. INGREDIENTS: 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, spooned and leveled ½ teaspoon salt...Read More
If you’re a baby boomer, chances are you most likely had home economics as part of your curriculum in junior high school. This classic apple crisp recipe is from my home ec class and has since become a family favorite. Over the years, I have changed it slightly, probably to the dismay of my home...Read More
INGREDIENTS: 4 eggs, beaten 1/2 cup sugar 1/2 cup light brown sugar 1/2 cup dark corn syrup 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract Pinch salt 1 1/2 cups walnuts, chopped or broken into large pieces 1 cup quality semisweet chocolate, coarsely chopped 1 unbaked 9-inch pie shell METHOD: Preheat the oven to 375°F. In a large...Read More
INGREDIENTS: 3 large eggs 1 cup dark Karo syrup 1 cup sugar 2 tablespoons butter, melted 1 teaspoon vanilla 1 1/2 cups pecan halves Pastry crust in a 9-inch pie plate, chilled METHOD: Preheat oven to 350°F. In a large bowl, mix eggs, syrup, sugar, butter, and vanilla until well blended. Stir in pecans. Pour...Read More
This tender and delicious crust is perfect for making sweet pies or even savory quiches. With millet flour and almond meal, it has tons of flavor, too. INGREDIENTS: 1/3 cup potato starch, plus extra for dusting 1/3 cup tapioca flour 1/3 cup millet flour 1/3 cup almond meal 1 tablespoon powdered sugar (optional) 1/2 teaspoon...Read More
It’s almost un-American to admit this – I’ve never cared for pumpkin pie. And for someone who has baked thousands of desserts, I can count on one hand the number of times I’ve baked pumpkin pies for my own family. However, it didn’t take me long to create an acceptable pumpkin dessert that would please...Read More
Start the Macerated Bitter Melon the night before you plan to make this dessert. INGREDIENTS: Macerated Bitter Melon: 1 bitter melon, cored and cubed Juice of 1 lemon 1 cup sugar 1 teaspoon cornstarch Cookies: 8 ounces butter (2 sticks), room temperature 1/2 cup powdered sugar 2 cups all-purpose flour 1/2 teaspoon baking powder 1/2...Read More
These scrumptious bars make delightful holiday gifts from your kitchen! INGREDIENTS: First layer: 1 cup butter, softened 1 cup dark brown sugar, firmly packed ½ teaspoon salt 2 cups all-purpose flour 1 1/2 tablespoons instant coffee crystals Second layer: 1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk 2 tablespoons butter 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract or...Read More
