Pies & tarts, Mardi Gras Recetas

Creole Perfect Sweet Potato Pie

I have made this recipe for years. There is none better - or so I've been told by some serious and knowing Creole cooks. And while some may say…

Canned Apple Pie Filling/ Apple Crisp

Apples are a very versatile fruit. Apples are used in many pastries, pies and salads. I think apples are used…

Pecan Pie

Although I commonly make this pie during the holiday season, I sometimes like to bake this pie during other times of the year. It is super decadent,…

Basic Easy Pie Crust

For my grandmother, Eva Koehler, this was what passed for "easy." For me, easy means opening the box and removing the sleeve, cutting the end and…

Cream of Sago Pudding with a Lemon Meringue Topping

Absolutely sublime! You will NEVER guess its sago you are eating! Combine cinnamon, & or nutmeg, or both if…

Layered Banana Cream Pie

This pie is smooth and creamy and, oh so, rich! It makes everyone happy!

Grandma Koehler's Pumpkin Pie

Grandma Koehler preferred the long neck green stripe pumpkin (actually a gourd) for her pies. The result was that in addition to the unique taste…

Rustic Strawberry Tart with Mascarpone Cream

Key Lime Pie-Eggless

Sounds ambiguous and difficult to do?? But this is the easiest and possibly the most refreshing summer dessert. Like a kiss on the…

Classic Pie Crust

Four ingredients are all you need to create a fabulous, flaky pie crust. The double-crust recipe should be used when making a lattice-topped pie.…

Perfect Pie Crust

This is from an old church cookbook that my grandmother had. It's a great, simple recipe that can be used to help a little girl make her first pie.…

Strawberry and Almond Tartlets

Bring out your inner baker with these scrumptious strawberry tartlets.

PECAN pie...with sweet modifications

Ahh...the wonderfully decadent PECAN Pie. I am not going to tell you that I have re-invented this favourite…

Gluten Free Cheesecke

I have made this with several different topping, strawberries , blueberries, chocolate sauce and just plain.

Lemon Coconut Tarts

A wonderful Light and flavorful bite. Sweet custard darted with a bright lemony twist. Fantastic for a Spring take along to any party :)