Archive for the ‘Pies’ Category

Pumpkin Pie

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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 [...]

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Pie Dough

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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 [...]

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Spinach Tart

This item was filled under [ Medieval, Pies, Vegetables, Vegetarian ]

2 10 oz packages frozen chopped spinach
3/4 cup sour cream
2 Tbsp butter, melted
2 tsp sugar
1 tsp salt
1/4 tsp pepper
pastry for a 9-inch two-crust pie
1-2 Tbsp granulated sugar
Cook the spinach according to package directions. Placed cooked spinach in a colander and allow to drain and cool. When cool, take handfulls of spinach and gently squeeze to [...]

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Mixed Vegetable Quiche

This item was filled under [ Main Dish, Pies, Vegetables ]

Yield: 6 Servings
1 Deep dish pie shell
2 Eggs
8 oz Evaporated milk
1 T Flour
1/4 t [...]

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