When I’m not the primary chef for Thanksgiving dinner I’m often asked to bring a pumpkin pie. I first made this four or five years ago, making small adaptions each year. I make this from a real pumpkin, just because I can.
2 cups real pumpkin (or substitute a can of pure pumpkin)
3/4 sugar
2 large eggs
2 [...]
I’m sloppy in the kitchen, especially with flour. It ends up all over me, the floor, the dog. You get the idea. I love this pie dough recipe because it makes enough for six pies and freezes like a dream.
1 lb shortening, kept at room temperature
5 cups flour
1 tsp baking powder
1 tsp salt
1 egg
cold water
1 [...]
You will loose yourself in the rich layers of this cheesecake and never want to come out. On the bottom is an oreo cookie crust, then a thick creamy layer of classic cheesecake. Two chocolate layers top off the cake, which looks beautiful garnished with strawberry slices or flowers. There is a bit of strawberry [...]
1/2 c scalded milk
1/2 c warm water
1 tsp sugar
1 Tbsp yeast
1 egg, beaten
2 cups flour (maybe more)
1/2 tsp salt
2 Tbsp butter
fresh or dried basil
Add 1 tsp sugar and 1 Tbsp yeast to 1/2 cup water. Let stand 10 minutes. Add beaten egg to milk, plus yeast mixture. Mix well, then add flour and salt. Slowly [...]
3/4 c shortening (I like golden flavour Crisco)
1 1/4 c lightly packed brown sugar
1 egg
2 Tbsp milk
1 1/2 c flour
1 tsp salt
3/4 tsp baking powder
1 c semi-sweet chocolate chips
1 c nuts, optional
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Cream the shortening and brown sugar. Add egg, milk, and vanilla; blend well. Combine flour, baking powder, and salt [...]
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