by Corinne Ritz | Dec 12, 2022 | Beef, Colleen Mott Approved, Crockpot, Dinner, Food, Instant Pot, Meat, Pies
Beef Pasties have been around since the 1100’s. Pronounce the A in pasty the same as in apple. They originate in Cornwall, England and were very popular with Cornish Coal Miners. Over the last 200 years, many of those miners became immigrants. When they left...
by Cindy Alldredge | Nov 15, 2022 | Christmas, Dessert, Pies, Thanksgiving
This creamy version of pumpkin pie was a wonderful discovery I made when my kids were little. They LOVED IT. The pudding filling is so delicious…we sometimes bake tart shells to fill and have beautiful little pumpkin tarts. Pumpkin pie seems to be a NECESSITY...
by Corinne Ritz | Nov 13, 2022 | Christmas, Dessert, Food, Gluten Free, Pies, Thanksgiving
I love having at least one chocolate pie at the pie table after Thanksgiving Dinner. I always try to balance and add different pies, so we don’t end up with a whole bunch of fruit pies. Chess pie is a custard pie that originates from England but is very popular...
by Corinne Ritz | Nov 6, 2022 | Dessert, Food, Holidays, Pies, side dish, Thanksgiving
I had a great group of friends in Portland, Oregon. Every Christmas we would have our “Girlfriend’s Christmas Party.” I am SO grateful for the two friends who stepped up and started this fun tradition. They would plan it for the rest of us, and some...
by Cindy Alldredge | Oct 9, 2022 | Dessert, Pies, Thanksgiving
I have always loved the taste of maple syrup. When I was a kid the lunch ladies at my school made the most amazing maple bars you ever tasted. It was always a good day when they were on the lunch menu. If you are a maple lover then you will love this pie. It is...
by Cindy Alldredge | Jul 14, 2022 | Baking, Dessert, Pies, Thanksgiving
This pie is a southern treasure. It’s the South’s version of custard pie, and it is rich and delicious. It’s a star any time of the year. In summer, serve with whipped cream and fresh fruit. In the colder months just sprinkle the cream topping with...
