Blueberry Chai Spice Crunch Pie I know you’re probably thinking chai spice in a blueberry pie? Hear me out- it’s the magical blend of the spice’s cinnamon, ginger, clove, cardamom, black and white pepper that come together in just the perfect amounts that make this amazing blend. I use this spice blend in my chai…
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Cranberry Spice Streusel Pie
This is my all-time favorite Fall or Winter pie. I know, I know that sounds like a heady claim, but it really is. This recipe alone is a reason to hoard cranberries. I implore you to make it. Everyone who tastes it agrees with me. The sweet tart notes along with the spices and the…
Pistachio Macarons
Are you a pistachio fan? I love to eat them cold from the freezer. Stay with me- I know it sounds a bit weird, but if you keep them in the freezer and when ready to snack on, remove a handful or two or three- they actually taste a bit sweeter. My brother-in-law who is…
Lemon Bar Macarons
It’s lemon season here in Arizona and my ginormous lemon tree is busting with lemons. It’s one of my favorite times of year as I not only cook with lemons, but bake all sorts of lemon desserts. I married both of my two favorite desserts; the macaron and a lemon bar. These might be my…
Lemon Chiffon Pie
I love this time of year when my lemon tree is just bursting with fresh lemons. I have always loved any kind of lemon dessert. As a kid growing up my Mom would always let us kids choose our kind of birthday cake and I always chose white cake with lemon filling. I still this…
Chinese New Year Fortune Cookies
You’ll never know the importance of Lunar New Year unless you are Asian or married to one. Mine is obviously the second reason. It’s amazing though how accurate Chinese astrology animals match up with personality traits. I’m a rabbit and I can say that it does line up with the character of my spirit. My…