Archive for the 'Pies and Cakes' Category

The Ultimate Pumpkin Pie

Tara on Oct 5th 2012

Alright folks, this pumpkin pie is to die for and rounds out my fall menu quite nicely.  Refrigerated pastry crust teams up with a gingersnap crust for a delicious foundation for the perfect pumpkin pie.

1 refrigerated pie crust
2  cups  crushed gingersnaps (about 40 gingersnaps)
1  cup  pecans, finely chopped
1/2  cup  sugar
1/4  cup  butter, melted
1  (15-oz.) can pumpkin
1  (14-oz.) can [...]

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Blue Ribbon Carrot Cake

Tara on Apr 3rd 2012

While Carrot Cake is a typical Southern Thanksgiving treat, it also deserves a place on the Easter menu as well.  This cake was one of my first “from scratch” hits when I baked it nearly 25 years ago in our first newlywed love nest.  Time has deepened my love for both my husband and this [...]

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End Zone Brownies

Tara on Jan 20th 2012

Here is a recipe that has been a kids’ favorite around our house for a long time. These are the best brownies I have ever tasted. Be careful! They are very rich, but they will be a great way to top of your Super Bowl menu.

Brownies
In large bowl mix

2 sticks of soft butter
2 cups of [...]

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My Mamma’s Old Fashioned Southern Coconut Cake

Tara on Dec 19th 2011

Growing up I took a lot for granted. I believed my parents existed for the sole purpose of fulfilling the needs and wants my little brother and me. I never really gave much thought to the notion that my parents might actually love each other or that they might also place a higher priority on [...]

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Pumpkin Gingersnap Cheesecake

Tara on Nov 21st 2011

Pumpkin Gingersnap Cheesecake

Crust:
In a food processor or blender add:

1 pound package Gingersnap Cookies

Pulse or blend until cookies are crumbled smooth. Then add:

1 stick real butter – melted

½ cup pecan pieces

1/3 cup brown sugar

Dash of salt

Pulse or blend briefly.
Press into a 9” springform pan. Cover the bottom of the pan, and press crumbs up onto sides [...]

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4th of July Blueberry Crumb Pie!

Tara on Jun 30th 2011

Each year I freeze oodles of blueberries for my fruit loving son Micah.  Aldi had blueberries for cheaper than I could pick them. And over the past 2 weeks, I’ve frozen about 72 pints of blueberries.  Those pretty berries are neatly stacked in the garage freezer, just waiting to be reincarnated as blueberry pancakes, blueberry [...]

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Mom’s Old Fashioned Chocolate Icebox Pie

Tara on Jun 1st 2011

It’s ironic that I’m listening to Lauren Alaina’s Like My Mother Does while remembering how my Mom made her Chocolate Icebox Pie and blogging about it.  This pie is hands down my absolute favorite dessert my Mom ever made in our home.  And I am so thankful that I can carry on the tradition and [...]

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Karen’s New York Cheesecake

Tara on Feb 10th 2011

Karen is one of those friends I can count on to love me, whether she sees me at my best, or my worst. I can also count on anything she cooks to be delicious. So you have to try her recipe. It is the perfect dessert to serve up for all the sweet hearts in [...]

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Caramel Pecan Pie

Tara on Nov 22nd 2010

I’ve tried many recipes for Pecan Pie. Seems like it is hard to find one that’s not too syrupy, not too sweet, or not too runny. I think I’ve found the perfect match for our family – Caramel Pecan Pie, made with those delicious Kraft caramels. Yum!

1 deep dish pie crust, store bought or hand made
28 caramels
1/4 [...]

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Toll House Cookie Sundae Pie

Tara on Nov 15th 2010

 

I recently asked my firstborn what he would like me to make him for Thanksgiving and this was his request.  This pie is a perfect holiday dessert all dressed up with vanilla bean ice cream, fudge sauce, and caramel sauce.  Nuts are optional in the pie, but every family is sure to have a few visit through [...]

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