Category: Pie/Tarts (29)
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My Mom used to make these pecan pie bites during the Holidays. Some of you may know them as pecan tassies. They are 3 bites of pecan pie nirvana. If you’ve been asked to bring dessert as part of your contribution to Thanksgiving potluck or a Holiday party this is a nice alternative. Carting a whole pecan pie…
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Apples of all kinds are popping up in the stores. It is nice to see all of the different varieties of apples now a days. One of my favorite apples for pie is the pink lady. I think the secret to a good apple pie is using a combination of different apples. If I’m making…
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Just stop it already. Stop it! Stop fearing the pie crust. Do not buy ready-made. I beg of you!! You can make your own pie crust. Seriously… You only need a few ingredients and a large bowl or food processor. I almost always have frozen pie crust in the freezer. We are coming into serious…
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“Cherry Hand Pies” Cherry pie is my favorite pie. It might have something to do with growing up in Michigan. Michigan is one of the top United States growing regions for sour cherries. The climate in Michigan yields a perfect cherry and the sour cherry most associated is called the Montmorency cherry. If you can find…
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A Tale of Two Tarts… I love, love, love Raspberry season! One of my favorite summer desserts is a simple raspberry tart. You can be creative and make all kinds of fillings. Standard pastry cream, mascarpone cream, 50/50 mixture of pastry cream and lemon curd, or one of my favorites white chocolate pastry cream. This time…
SUZIE SWEET TOOTH 