Blueberry Pie This is a great summertime treat. The light flaky crust and the sweetness of the berries team up well. It’s great topped off with fresh whipped cream or ice cream and for the finishing touch add a sprig of mint or basil. Ingredients Ingredients: Pie Crust: 2 ½ cups all purpose flour ½ tsp salt 1 cup unsalted butter 2/3 cup vegetable shortening ½ cup cold water 1 egg yolk Ingredients Pie Filling: 3 pints blueberries 1 ½ cups white sugar ½ cup brown sugar 3 tablespoons butter 2 tablespoons vanilla Directions Steps: pie crust 1. In a […]
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Apple Pie Back to school and grandma’s Apple Pie were synonymous. As soon as fall arrived, she turned her oven on and so came her apple pie. The delicious smell was always a welcomed treat after school. She always varied her apples to combine the flavors ie: tart granny smith apples and sweet red delicious or macintosh and green apples. The pie will still come out delicious if you don’t vary the apples. She would sometimes add raisins to give it another dimension. Ingredients Ingredients: Pie Crust: 2 ½ cups all purpose flour ½ tsp salt 1 cup unsalted butter […]
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Affogato This is a family favorite. This sophisticated desert is the perfect ending to a special meal. The hot espresso tops the vanilla ice cream making a creamy sensation! Serve in a translucent glass and eat quickly. Ingredients 1 shot of fresh brewed espresso hot 1 or 3 scoops vanilla ice cream or gelato Squirt of whipped cream Sprig of mint or basil for garnish Directions 1. In a translucent glass add 1 or 2 scoops of ice cream. 2. Pour the hot espresso over the ice cream. 3. . Add a squirt of whipped cream. 4. Add mint or […]
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