peanutbutter pie

Peanut Butter Pie with Caramel Drizzle

It was my husband’s birthday this week. After about the third time of asking what cake he wanted, he said he wanted a peanut butter pie after watching an old episode of Pioneer Woman. I based this recipe on her’s but with a few changes. For example, I used chocolate oreos for the crust rather…

Chicken and Mushroom Pie

Creamy Chicken and Mushroom Pie

Yeah, it’s technically spring, but clearly the weather didn’t get the memo. As I started making this recipe, it was snowing outside. It is March.  When the cold sets in, the only thing for it is to grab a winter warmer, and there is nothing more warming or comforting than some pie. And no pie…

Old-fashioned Cherry and Vanilla Pie

I imagine most of you are enjoying this prolonged stretch of hot weather, but I am one of the few that doesn’t particularly enjoy the heat. I have to confess, I am relishing the thought of autumn. There is one thing that summer has that is welcome however, and that is summer fruit! Before the…

Sausagemeat, Sun-dried Tomato and Potato Tart

It’s the weekend, the weather outside is blowing a gale, so what you need is pie. Pie makes everything better. This pie,  or more accurately tart, is really tasty considering its relatively few ingredients. As most of the ingredients are prepared and cooked before hand, this dish is excellent for preparing in advance. You could…

Review: Pie by Dean Brettschneider

As a gale rages outside, and winter firmly ousts autumn, nothing is more comforting than a warm pie for dinner. It really is one of the best and simplest of pleasures. Pie contains a delightfully comprehensive collection of pies and pastries, both sweet and savoury, so you are bound to find something you like. After…

Turkey and Pancetta Pie

I had a few ingredients I needed to use up, and so decided to make a Turkey and Pancetta pie. You can always use chicken instead of turkey, or bacon instead of pancetta for this. The rest of the ingredients are all standard store cupboard stuff, apart from maybe the mascarpone – which is one…