Mini Mixed Berry Pie ~ Time to get your mini on for these Mixed Berry Pies. Petite and portable these are perfect for a picnic or summer BBQ.
This is round two of these Mini Mixed Berry Pie. The first round was a fantastic flop. This time I made sure not to overfill the wells and I added a bottom crust and changed out a full top crust for a lattice one and yay – success!
Pumpkin Pie Tart ~ A modern twist on a classic Thanksgiving dessert.
Growing up my siblings and I weren’t allowed to eat many desserts. But there were always those certain times of the year like the holidays and birthdays that dessert came without the usual begging and pleading.
So pumpkin pie during Thanksgiving was always a highlight. And since no one really liked it but me, (how opportune was that), I developed an overindulgent habit for it that is still with me today. Continue reading Pumpkin Pie Tart
Blueberry Nectarine Crosata ~ Enjoying the last of summer’s stone fruit in a rustic free form crust.
If you have been reading, you know nectarines are one of my favorite summer fruits. As the summer nears the end I get a little panicked and start buying them like crazy.
I’ll take them raw or baked. For this post they are baked and paired with some blueberries and, oh my, are the two good together.
Since this was a fruit filled recipe, I didn’t feel guilty serving it for breakfast. A funny bit—my son told me he loves having my giant sized fruit cookies for breakfast. I didn’t correct him and instead I granted his wish for another portion. Yes, I am sucker and easily manipulated with compliments. Flattery will get you everywhere with me.
This is an easy recipe to throw together. For the filling use any fruit you prefer or have on hand. A favorite combination of mine is blackberries and cherries. Continue reading Blueberry Nectarine Crosata
