I had every intention of trying James Beard's Deep Dish Blueberry Pie recipe (since it was in my Cookbook of the Week) and loving it and sharing it with all who may take the time to read these posts... (By the way, thank you for reading.) I did try it and I did enjoy the...
Baking
Plain Pie Crust
Plain Pie Pastry Credit: The Essential James Beard Cookbook by James Beard ~Makes enough pastry for one 9-inch double crust pie, or two 9-inch pies. Ingredients: 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour ½ teaspoon salt 6 tablespoons cold unsalted butter, cut into ½-inch cubes 6 tablespoons cold shortening, cut into ½-inch cubes ⅓ cup plus 1...
Banana Poppyseed Bread
Banana bread is one of my favorite things to have for breakfast, or a snack. I always love when my basket of fruit on my kitchen counter has some bananas that are getting good and ready to be baked into some delicious bread. I've tried many many recipes and I finally combined several and found...
Fresh Fruit Scones
I have tried more scone recipes than I can remember. This recipe for Fresh Fruit Scones is by far my favorite. These scones are crisp on the outside and light and fluffy in the middle. Very unlike the blueberry scone I ordered at a cafe this morning--only to be disgusted by the impostor that somehow finds...
Cut-Out Sugar Cookies
What has been keeping me from posting new recipes you ask? Cookies. I've been baking like crazy over the last several weeks. There have been lots of fun occasions for my friends and family lately that have had me busy decorating treats for their special days. I have used this recipe countless times, and everyone...
"When Harry Met Sally" Cookies (Peanut Butter Sandwich Cookies)
The Dahlia Bakery named these Peanut Butter Sandwich cookies the "Nora Ephron" cookie because these cookies were her favorite and she had asked Tom Douglas for the recipe after she tried them at their bakery. I choose call them "When Harry Met Sally" cookies because it is my favorite movie (Nora Ephron or otherwise, although...
Peach Raspberry Tart
This was a great dessert after our ribs. Very easy and delicious. I love fruit desserts in the summer, so I'm sure we will be making this again. Peach Raspberry Tart Credit: Homemade with Love by Jennifer Perillo Ingredients: 1 batch Sweet Butter Pastry Crust 4 peaches, peeled and sliced ½ pint raspberries 2 tablespoons...
Sweet Butter Pastry Crust
Sweet Butter Pastry Crust Credit: Homemade with Love by Jennifer Perillo Makes one 12-inch tart Ingredients: 1 ½ cups unbleached all-purpose flour ¾ teaspoon fine sea salt ¼ cup granulated natural cane sugar 1 ½ sticks cold unsalted butter, cut into 12 pieces 3 tablespoons ice cold water Directions: Add the flour, salt, and sugar...
Cinnamon Glazed Almonds
Cinnamon Glazed Almonds I have made these cinnamon glazed almonds dozens of times, usually around the holidays. They make the house smell so amazing! Make sure to snack on a few when they're still nice and warm. They make a nice hiking treat too, a little something sweet for the trail. Hubby loves them, and they...
Blackberry Hand Pies
These remind me of little pies that my hubby and I often pick up at a bakery along our route to our cabin up north. They make for a good snack midway through our drive. Blackberry Hand Pies Credit: Gourmet Today edited by Ruth Reichl Ingredients: 2 cups (12 ounces) blackberries 1 large Golden Delicious...