Buttermilk Pie with Pecans is a traditional southern pie that will remind you of warm days and nights in Texas. This pie is a perfect combination of sweetness filled the wonderful flavor of pecans in every bite. I love to collect pie pans and I used one of my favorites for this pie. A beautiful […]

Chocolate Chess pie is now known as a southern pie, but just where did the name come from? The origin is rather unclear; some attribute the name to its ancestor, the cheese tart, while others believe it was named for Chester County, or for the pie chest that is was kept in. James Beard’s American […]

Custard is a classic taste and texture that has been a staple in the pie world for many generations. The smell of this pie baking will take you back to your grandmother’s kitchen. This same custard can be used in individual custard cups and baked for a simple, yet delicious no-crust dessert. You can use […]

Chocolate Cream Pie…I can’t think of anything more delicious. But again, I love chocolate and especially dark chocolate. When you think of chocolate cream pie you may think, “I will just mix up a box of pudding and pour it into a pie shell.” I will admit, I USED to do that. This pie will […]

Ever heard of a Water Pie? It is often referred to as the Great Depression Water Pie. Six bare-bones ingredients blended together create a delicious easy pie. As I think of the depression, we learn about that time of history in school. I am fortunate enough to hear first-hand stories. One of my grandmothers grew […]

Custard Pie is a timeless pie. My grandmother was known for her custard pie. I always wonder…where did this pie come from? Custard is a variety of culinary presentations, French in origin, based on milk or cream, cooked with egg yolk to thicken it, and sometimes also flour, cornstarch or gelatin. Custard may vary in […]

If you think oatmeal and coconut together sound like the beginning of granola or breakfast, think again. This is a delicious pie that will keep you coming back for seconds. This isn’t your dainty cream pie… it has flavor and texture and is perfect baked in a traditional 9-inch pie pan. Be sure to put […]