Cuisine: Pie

Peanut Butter Pie

This Peanut Butter Pie is SO good, but VERY rich! This pie originated in the south (US), where peanuts are plentiful. There are many variations, but I find this truly decadent pie the winner. The crust is baked and after adding the filling, it's frozen.

By Leslie Blythe

  • Prep: 20 mins
  • Cook: 5 mins
  • Yields: Makes one 9-inch pie

Peach Tart with Frangipane

This rustic Tuscan dessert uses fresh peaches with a base of frangipane, which is a sweet, almond paste.

By Leslie Blythe

  • Prep: 30 mins
  • Cook: 35 mins
  • Yields: 8 Servings

Fruit Galette

This Fruit Galette has very few ingredients, and is quick and easy to make. A Galette is a term used in French cuisine to designate various types of flat round or freeform rustic tarts with hand-folded edges. I love them because they don't have to be perfect and with few ingredients.

By Leslie Blythe

  • Prep: 10 mins
  • Cook: 35 mins
  • Yields: 6 Servings

Tuscan Crostata with Mixed Berries

My daughter, Zoe, made this tart for dessert. It's very easy to put together. Make sure you use a baking sheet with an edge. We just put in new ovens and I am do not want to mess them up on the first week of having them! A crostata is an Italian baked tart and a form of pie. Similar to the French galette, a crostata is a "rustic free-form version of an open fruit tart.

By Leslie Blythe

  • Prep: 15 mins
  • Cook: 30 mins
  • Yields: 8 Servings

Citrus Chiffon Pie

First off, I made a mistake. I was trying to speed up the chilling by submerging the bowl in an ice bath. This caused the gelatin mixture to harden to quickly, which is why you can see it isn't smooth. Did this matter? No, but it isn't pretty! The other confession is that I bought a graham cracker crust.... Other than that, it was delicious!

By Leslie Blythe

  • Prep: 20 mins
  • Cook: 20 mins

Tamale Pie

This Tamale Pie takes less then 5 minutes to throw it in a casserole dish! The Trader Joe's "tasting station" is a place for some culinary inspiration. It's where they hand out samples for you to try. I almost always buy whatever they are demoing. It was this tamale pie. I am not a big fan of polenta (unless it's crispy), but I have to say I really liked this dish. It's something you could have in your pantry. You could even make it vegetarian by using vegetarian chili instead of chicken or turkey. The original recipe calls for a jar of their Cowboy Caviar, but I actually used the corn salsa instead.

By Leslie Blythe

  • Prep: 5 mins
  • Cook: 30 mins
  • Yields: 4 - 6 Servings

Pumpkin Crumble Pie

Pumpkin Crumble Pie, it's a new take on the traditional Pumpkin Pie. Pumpkin pie is good, don't get me wrong, but it's very boring. I ran across this recipe that has a crunchy, maple-y topping. What could be bad about this? Nothing! I will admit, it's not a thing of beauty....

By Leslie Blythe

  • Prep: 5 mins
  • Cook: 1 hrs
  • Yields: 8 Servings
Broccoli Cheddar Quiche

Broccoli Cheddar Quiche

Yesterday, my daughter, Grace, cleaned out the freezer, cleaned the stove, the pantry, etc. She also made dinner - Caprese Salad, Broccoli Cheddar Quiche, and Brownies. I was told on several occasions to vacate the kitchen! I could get used to this!

By Leslie Blythe

  • Prep: 10 mins
  • Cook: 1 hrs 10 mins
  • Yields: 8 Servings

Apple Pie in a Brown Paper Bag

Here is my mother-in-law's recipe for Apple Pie in brown paper bag. She was thrilled to hear I was going to make it, but she did say that it will smell like the house is burning down! I will be keeping close tabs on the situation! See safety precautions below!

By Leslie Blythe

  • Prep: 10 mins
  • Cook: 1 hrs
Hot Fudge Pie

Hot Fudge Pie

This Hot Fudge Pie is a rich chocolate pie that is easy to make and tastes like a rich, moist and gooey brownie.

By Leslie Blythe

  • Prep: 5 mins
  • Cook: 45 mins
  • Yields: Makes 1 - 9