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Three Pies

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 18:57:39 +0000

Okay, it's official. We're having three pies on Thanksgiving. Pumpkin, Mincemeat (sorry new recipe, don't have it online yet) and a berry pie, perhaps Blackberry. Now mind you, we're still not sure if they'll be 5 or 8 of us. It doesn't matter. They'll be plenty of pie for each of us.

B.T.W. - I made those lovely cut-outs with cutters made especially for cutting pie pastry. They are a bluebird, a cherry and a leaf. Instead of just using them for venting your pie, you could also use them to decorate the edges of your pie crust. You'd have to double your pie crust recipe to get enough cut-outs to cover the edges.

2009 Photo by Carroll Pellegrinelli, licensed to About.com

Three Pies originally appeared on About.com Desserts / Baking on Saturday, November 21st, 2009 at 18:57:39.

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Do You Get Yours?

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 00:15:42 +0000

Are you a subscriber to my weekly newsletter? If you aren't, then you missed getting this recipe for Sweet Potato Pie with Streusel Topping sent directly to your email box. Be sure to subscribe today so you won't miss one single issue.

Photo � 2009 Carroll Pellegrinelli, licensed to About.com, Inc.

Do You Get Yours? originally appeared on About.com Desserts / Baking on Thursday, November 19th, 2009 at 00:15:42.

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Wordless Wednesday

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 07:21:04 +0000

Apple Pie a la Zing - Cranberry Apple Pie

2009 Photo by Carroll Pellegrinelli, licensed to About.com

Wordless Wednesday originally appeared on About.com Desserts / Baking on Wednesday, November 18th, 2009 at 07:21:04.

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Pecan Pie

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 10:01:15 +0000

When I was growing-up we ate more Pecan Pie than Pumpkin or Mincemeat. This is the very best Pecan Pie recipe. There's more nuts and lots of brown sugar, which makes it less sweet than most pecan pies.

Photo by Carroll Pellegrinelli, licensed to About.com

Pecan Pie originally appeared on About.com Desserts / Baking on Monday, November 16th, 2009 at 10:01:15.

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Frozen Whipped Topping - Truwhip

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 07:05:02 +0000

If you prefer whipped topping over real whipped cream, there's a new product you should try. Actually, Truwhip isn't new, but it is to me. What I liked the most about Truwhip is that I didn't get a metallic taste in my mouth like I do with other whipped toppings. Maybe that's because it's 70 percent organic. If you'd like to find out more about Truwhip visit their website at Truwhip.com.

2009 Truwhip Photo Courtesy of Peak Foods, LLC

Frozen Whipped Topping - Truwhip originally appeared on About.com Desserts / Baking on Friday, November 13th, 2009 at 07:05:02.

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Making a Pie Crust From Scratch

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 01:54:07 +0000

We've only got a couple of weeks until Thanksgiving a.k.a. Pie Day as I call it. This is the day that many people serve not one but maybe 2 or 3 different pies. This year try to avoid purchasing a ready-made pie crust. Use these Pie Crust Making Step-by-Step Photo Instructions to make your own. Not only is it made with ingredients you have on hand, but you can make your own for a lot less money. Also, you know exactly what you're getting. There are no strange chemicals. The best part, of course, is that a Homemade Pie Crust tastes the best!

2009 Pie Dough Photo by Carroll Pellegrinelli, licensed to About.com

Making a Pie Crust From Scratch originally appeared on About.com Desserts / Baking on Thursday, November 12th, 2009 at 01:54:07.

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Wordless Wednesday

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 00:01:18 +0000

Blueberry Pie

2009 Photo by Carroll Pellegrinelli, licensed to About.com

Wordless Wednesday originally appeared on About.com Desserts / Baking on Wednesday, November 11th, 2009 at 00:01:18.

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What's an Upside-Down Apple Pie?

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 09:44:52 +0000

If you guessed Apple Pandowdy, you'd be correct. This dessert is baked either in a cast iron skillet or cake pan, and then turned upside down onto a serving dish. There isn't a better dessert for a really wet day like today. (Thanks to Hurricane Ida.) The only problem is that I'm having trouble waiting for my warm and flavorful upside-down apple pie, Apple Pandowdy, to finish baking. Yum!

2009 Pandowdy Photo by Pam Stephan About.com guide to Breast Cancer, licensed to About.com

What's an Upside-Down Apple Pie? originally appeared on About.com Desserts / Baking on Tuesday, November 10th, 2009 at 09:44:52.

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Photo Instructions for Making Quick Breads

Sun, 08 Nov 2009 01:09:46 +0000

Quick bread is so named because it is "quick" to make, as there is no time spent waiting for the dough to rise. Even though Quick Bread is fairly easy to make, there are certain key elements that separate a good loaf from a great loaf. I believe that whether you're new to baking or would like a refresher, you'll find these baking tips and photo instructions helpful.

Even More Quick Bread Baking Tips

Apricot Bread
Banana Bread
Beer Bread
Cranberry Bread
Fresh Peach Bread
More Quick Bread Recipes

Photo � 2009 Carroll Pellegrinelli, licensed to About.com, Inc.

Photo Instructions for Making Quick Breads originally appeared on About.com Desserts / Baking on Sunday, November 8th, 2009 at 01:09:46.

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What to Do With Leftover Halloween Candy

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 09:41:10 +0000

Hopefully, you're not as bad as I am, but I usually end-up throwing the leftover candy away. The really bad part is that it's not until Easter that I do it. As usual, I've put the candy in a safe place, the pantry, and have forgotten all about it. You see, for my daughter, it's not about what candy she gets; it's all about the number of pieces. She eats little of it. What a waste; so I decided to come up with these simple suggestions for the leftover Halloween candy.

What to Do With Leftover Halloween Candy originally appeared on About.com Desserts / Baking on Saturday, November 7th, 2009 at 09:41:10.

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