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May 08,
2014

Recipe for Coconut Cream Pie Day

by Jeannette

Coconut Cream PieCoconut Cream Pies are simply the best! That soft, dreamy texture — the pudding-like consistency paired with some toasted coconut flakes — nestled in a flaky pie shell with some sort of meringue or whipped-cream top! It’s a sort of tropical island comfort food that you could imagine Betty Crocker moms cooking in Hawaii, or Mary Ann serving up on Gilligan’s Island.

There are many standard versions of this recipe, but I like adding just a bit more nuttiness in the flavor profile of my version. Read More→

Categories : Recipes
Tags : coconut deserts, coconut recipes, deserts, pies
Mar 29,
2014

Chess Pie Recipe Video

by Jeannette

I just created a video how-to for my Chess Pie Recipe that I recently wrote about. Check it out and let me know what you think!

Chess Pie with a Slice Out!

The final, finished product — chess pie with one slice removed already!

Here’s the video:

Categories : Recipes
Tags : chess pie, desserts, pies
Mar 14,
2014

Chess Pie for Pi Day

by Jeannette

Chess PieOne of my favorite recipes for pie is quite simple — it’s a traditional Chess Pie. It’s not a “healthy” pie, per se, but Pi Day only comes once a year, so I say it’s find to splurge on calories once in a while, and this day is a perfect excuse!

I got this recipe from my grandmother, and it is a sort of vintage recipe, I believe. Simple is often the best, and this pie is pretty straightforward, with a confabulation of sugar, eggs, and a touch of vinegar that come together in a symphony of custardy goodness! Read More→

Categories : Recipes
Tags : chess pie, custard pie, pi day, pie recipes
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