Another Apple Pie

December 7, 2024 I made another apple pie yesterday. I decided to cut out a bee flying towards an apple flower on the crust.

No Cane Sugar Apple and Cranberry Pie

I created this recipe for Thanksgiving 2024. Bruce loved the tart and sweet of this pie. The cranberries add a bit of surprise tartness and a dash of a beautiful red color to this pie. Servings: 6 to 8 Makes a 9 inch pie

Macerated Stone Fruits with Lavender Honey Topped with Vanilla Honey Flavored Whipped Cream

I tossed this together using the flavored honey purchased in Golden, CO at Brojn’s Colorado Honey and the Palisade peaches and plums purchased at Heinie’s Market. This time of year, the peaches are so sweet and juicy. I didn’t take a picture of the finished dessert. Serves 4

Fresh Blackberries with Flaky Pie Crust Flowers

This recipe is a something I tossed together for a quick dessert. I had cut leftover pie crust from my slab pie into 1 1/2 inch flower shapes and baked them. The little flower shapes were buttery, crisp and crunchy which made them a delicious topping for fresh berries. Serves 2

Blueberry, Mango and Lemon Slab Pie

I decided to make a slab pie for a party I am going to tomorrow. I started with King Arthur Baking Company’s Blueberry Hand Pies and made a lot of modifications. I had blueberries in the freezer as well as mango chunks. I decided they would taste good together. I did some research to see […]

Pecan Pie with No Corn Syrup

I made my first pie in the RV kitchen. I had some problems with my RV oven, and even so, this pie came out beautifully. This recipe is a modification of the pecan pie recipe from the blog by Sharon Rigsby, Grits and Pinecones and here is a link to her original recipe: https://www.gritsandpinecones.com/dots-ultimate-southern-pecan-pie/. The […]

We All Need A Little Help From Our Friends

Originally posted on A Jeanne in the Kitchen:
The outdoor hockey game turned out to be a big bust. Mother Nature decided she didn’t like outdoor hockey and started melting the ice. They boys were a little disappointed. But we girls, on the other hand, had a blast!!!!!! Priscilla, Julia and I all love to…

Christmas Buns

I am reposting this; it was previously posted in December of 2019. Normally, at this time of year, I make these Christmas Buns and take them into the office for the various teams I work with to enjoy. I always get requests for the recipe. I’ve even found a note in the pan that said, […]

No Sugar Low FODMAP Banana “Ice Cream”

Now that Bruce is eating a low FODMAP diet, I modified the banana “ice cream” recipe to be low FODMAP. Serves 4 with 3 oz servings

Grilled Peaches with Raspberry Sauce

Peaches at the end of summer are so luscious, bursting with juice. I enjoy grilling them and topping them with a raspberry sauce. The raspberry sauce is based on “The Skinnytaste Cookbook: Light on Calories, Big on Flavor” by Gina Homolka, Heather K. Jones used in the Mini Pavlovas with Fresh Fruit recipe. Serves 4