When birthdays, anniversaries, and other special occasions coming knocking, it's time to put together something special, something sweet, something combining all those glorious ingredients you dream about. Something … decadent!
If making dough, rolling it out, and putting together a pie from scratch isn't quite where you are right now, consider making an apple pie quesadilla and you'll have a fun, simple dessert up your sleeve any time you're in the mood for pastry but out of energy.
I love making pie, but like making my life easier with convenience products that have been tweaked a bit and my no-fail solution to the ever-constant threat of a soggy pie crust when making fruit-filled pie: nutella!
While they are at their best, let's pay homage to tomatoes and spend some time with recipes that highlight these garden gems. This time around, we're looking at the rustic pies that are galettes. Our version is filled with heirloom tomatoes and chèvre.
Have you ever heard the phrase "easy as pie"? I sometimes think that phrase is most often uttered by people who have not made pie. But if you happened to opt for a ready-made crust, you could have a pie made for later in about ten minutes!
Sometimes we get cravings. One of mine is a particular variety of Girl Scout Cookies. But what's a girl to do when they aren't being sold? I suppose I could wait until they are … or make a pie that covers all the flavors I'm craving and dig in!
Let's face it: pie is amazing. However, it can be time consuming and fussy … unless you have a couple of secret ingredients and then it can be yours with about 10 minutes of time and effort on your part!
Sometimes, the nicest desserts are really simple. Imagine a decadent pie that requires a mere five ingredients and is entirely gluten free without requiring special ingredients or techniques. Now stop imagining it and get out your pie plate … it's time to bake!
When life hands me rhubarb, I inevitably make pie. Now, while strawberry-rhubarb is pretty traditional, a new favorite has emerged in my nest: Blueberry-Rhubarb Pie. Once you realize that putting it together takes mere minutes, it will become one of your favorites, too.
