I love pot pies but hate having to fuss over making the crust from scratch. Until one day while I was watching a cooking show on TV, I stumbled onto a convenient alternative - store-bought puff pastry or pie crust. Of course you can still go ahead and make your own crust but … [Read more...]
Frozen Mocha Mud Pie
Frozen mocha mud pie is a yummy dessert that is for all ages. Prepare mini pies for parties or for a classier presentation. You can also make these ahead of time and keep them for those days when you are craving for something sweet. Serves 8 Ingredients: For … [Read more...]
Chicken and Sweet Potato Pie
Chicken and sweet potato pie is a heart-warming comfort food that is perfect for dinner or gatherings. The sweet potato definitely adds more taste and texture to the minced chicken filling. Serves 6 Ingredients: 1 tablespoon oil 1 large onion, … [Read more...]
Greek Pie
Greek pie is a delicious vegetable recipe with a lot of cheese. It can be eaten any time of the day –as a hearty breakfast, yummy snack or light main course with some salad. Watch the pie carefully as you bake it because you wouldn’t want to burn the bacon or overcook the egg and … [Read more...]
Catfish and Potato Pie
Catfish and potato pie is another Latin American dish that you will love. The paprika and cumin add some spice and flavor to this recipe. I am personally fond of potatoes, so I am always generous with it whenever I prepare food that includes this ingredient. If you slice the … [Read more...]
Spinach and Tuna Tartlets
Tuna tartlets are perfect snacks or appetizers. They can also serve as a light lunch with a hearty salad. Make them in the most convenient size possible from bite-sized to a whole pie. You may also add some vegetables if desired. Ingredients: For the … [Read more...]
Banoffee Pies
Banoffee pie is one of my favorite desserts. It is not too sweet and the sweetness of the banana melts in your mouth. You can make one pie for sharing, but it is also a good idea to make individual pies as well. It is a wonderful dessert and it is good with coffee or tea … [Read more...]
Surrender to a Banoffee Pie
The first time I ever got the chance to taste a Banoffee pie, I just melted right into my chair and couldn’t forget about it for weeks. I kept going back to that coffee shop just order it and after a few months of doing this regular trip for banoffee pie and coffee ... I gained 3 … [Read more...]
Fish Pie
Fish pies are light hearty dishes that are nutritious and delicious too. It is actually a meal in itself because a slice can be quite filling. This dish also goes well with fruit and vegetable salad. Serves 6 Ingredients: 1.25kg potatoes, peeled and cut into … [Read more...]
An Easy Quiche Weekend
Weekends are meant to be relaxing where one can’t be bothered with the usual concerns of the daily grind. Unfortunately, we all have to eat and that’s part of the daily grind. Trying to figure out what to cook for lunch and dinner without the fuss is a real challenge for most of … [Read more...]
Melktert
Melktert is a South African dessert of Dutch origin. It is similar to custard or an egg tart, but it is milkier. This recipe calls for baking you your own pie crusts, but you can use a puff pastry or buy prepared crusts if you wish. You can also place a cardamom pod in the milk … [Read more...]
No Bake Caramel Cheesecake
Here’s an easy caramel recipe you can prepare anytime. It is also something you can bring for parties. You can also become creative about the crust by using wafers or chocolate biscuits. Ingredients: 500g cream cheese, at room temperature 300ml thickened/whipping c … [Read more...]
Australian Meat Pie
Meat pie is considered a national dish in Australia and New Zealand. It is a famous snack that everyone enjoys. If the Americans eat hotdogs while watching games in stadiums, Aussies enjoy their meat pies. 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 large brown onion, finely chopped 500g … [Read more...]
Sheperd’s Pie
Sheperd’s pie otherwise known as cottage pie is a meat casserole made with ground meat and vegetables. You can even use leftover meat for this dish to give it a complete makeover. It can be eaten as is or with bread. Ingredients: 2 pounds potatoes, peeled and cubed 2 t … [Read more...]
Chicken Pot Pie
Nothing beats the taste, look and satisfaction of eating a home made pot pie. So easy to make, and can be frozen un-cooked for up to three months to make easier to cook for quick meals. Serve with fresh, seasonal vegetables for a great meal. To Serve 4 3 Chicken … [Read more...]
Fishermans Pie
This cheats version of the classic dish is really simple, and really tasty. It’s a great dinner, and simple to make, so it’s great for a busy night. Making sure that the potatoes are nice and creamy, the cheese very crisp on top, with the succulent flakes of fish will all a … [Read more...]
Make It Yourself: Lemon Meringue Pie
lemon meringue pie from Crestock Royalty Free Images Mmm... pie. Is there anything a slice of pie won't fix? I've always felt that pie- good pie- is one of the best man-made inventions ever. I'm particularly fond of cold pie- taken straight from the chiller, often sans plate, … [Read more...]
Oatmeal Pie Crust
So, the Internet has been abuzz with the Momofuku Crack Pie, a $44 pie that apparently has Anderson Cooper's heart, and is really nothing more than a caramel cream pie. A really good caramel cream pie. And a big reason for its addictiveness is its sugary oatmeal crust. Which I … [Read more...]
Rocking Apple Pie Filling
Isn't that a pretty looking pie? Let me tell you, though, about that filling. For me, apple pie is all about the filling - and this is my favorite recipe yet. Because: It's not runny, It's not dry, It doesn't contain flour or cornstarch, It tastes like apples (and not just … [Read more...]
Mini Chicken Pies
Mini chicken pies might seem like they take a long time to make, but the beauty of these little gems- aside from being jaw-droppingly delicious, of course- is that they freeze beautifully. Make a big batch, stick them in the freezer, and whenever you or anyone in your family … [Read more...]