Simple Traditional Pumpkin Pie
Here's my secret to a GREAT PUMPKIN PIE year after year... Follow the directions on the back of the Libby's Pure Pumpkin can. Pick up the boxed Pillsbury's pie crust with the two rolls inside. And DON'T FORGET to get the can of EVAPORATED MILK! (I forget it every time.) In the past, I have roasted fresh pumpkin, pureed it, THEN made it into a pie. NOBODY EVER NOTICED THE DIFFERENCE. That was... More...
By Jill | 7 comments | Full Recipe...Simple Chocolate Pie
Get out the milk for this rich delight and cut yourself a small slice of chocolate pie. My friend, Anne, came over and we made this pie together. We usually enjoy lattes together while our kids play. This time, we got together just to eat chocolate. What are friends for, right? HERE'S ALL YOU NEED 2 (5 oz.) Hershey's Milk Chocolate bars 2 (5 oz.) Hershey's Dark Chocolate bars, you will use... More...
By Jill | 6 comments | Full Recipe...French Apple Pie
This recipe is SO GOOD! The Granny Smith apples really give a tart freshness that calls out, "This is the way apple pie should always taste!" There's pie crust on the bottom and a crumble on the top, with hot apple goodness in between. Below you will see I made mini pies. They're perfect for those folks that love eating crispy pie crust with every bite. HERE'S... More...
By Jill | 4 comments | Full Recipe...German Chocolate Pie Recipe
This post originally written November 2, 2007. Growing up, my Memaw always made two pies for the holidays: Pecan Pie and some kind of chocolate pie with nuts and coconut blended together. The chocolate pie was my favorite! When she passed away in 1998, she took the recipe with her. No one in our family had the recipe or knew what it was called. In fact, for several holidays following her passing, ... More...
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