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November 2024

Blueberry Blossom Pie

(No, no flowers were used in the making of this pie. I just think the end result looks like a flower)

If I’m making pies in this Thanksgiving season, I might as well make two so two posts right after each other on the topic of pie. This time, blueberry that looks like a flower (ok, to me at least!). Blueberries make a notoriously runny pie if you don’t add corn starch to firm it up a bit. Alternatively, you can add Clear Gel (a pie thickener) or tapioca. If all else fails, add flour, but that will still make a fairly runny pie. If you don’t like a little messy, this pie is seriously delicious!

22. November 2024

Desserts, Sweet Snacks

Sugared Lattice Pink Lady Pie

Well it’s Thanksgiving Week in the US this week, so we all know that means Turkey, stuffing and PIE!. I will actually be flying to Germany on that day (I often am, to be honest), but that doesn’t mean that I didn’t take the time to make a couple of pies in the lead up to the big event. This is a basic lattice top apple pie, covered in a hearty layer of crunchy, course sugar. I like the extra crunch to contrast the soft apple filling. Can’t find Pink Lady apples? Substitute Honey Crisp (my fave!) or in a pinch granny smiths!

22. November 2024

Dinner, Lunch, Sides

Tart Cherry, Cranberry and Aged Sherry Sauce

As is Thanksgiving tradition, almost every year, I make a variation on cranberry sauce. There was bee sweet and savory, some more chutney like with onions and nuts, some traditional with oranges. Some out there with port wine or rhubarb or pomegranate. This year’s variation is a earthy, tart but sweet version with Tart Cherry, Cranberry and Aged Sherry Sauce, and it is simply delicious. Obviously pairs well with turkey, but also with a hearty pork roast, duck or goose. Should last in the fridge until Christmas so you can use it for two holidays and everything in between.

18. November 2024

Dinner, Lunch

Mushroom Pot Pie

In between everything else that is going on, I am trying to actually eat healthy and was inspired by some pot pie recipes that I had seen lately that weren’t chicken, so this one is a Mushroom Pot Pie, with a whole lot of mushrooms — like 4 pounds worth! I know that mushrooms aren’t exactly the favorite of everyone, but you could also make this as other vegetarian like mixed autumn veg of cauliflower and broccoli. The decoration isn’t mandatory, of course, but I had some pastry left over from the crust. Remember to let it sit for a few minutes because it is blazing hot out of the oven!

8. November 2024

Breakfast/Brunch, Desserts, Sweet Snacks

Greek Fig And Walnut Shortbread Bars

It’s been a rough week for a lot of people. That’s maybe an understatement. I guess that it goes along with it being the worst year of my life, so I almost expected this. But, in my attempt to be ever optimistic, I know there is one thing that I can do, and that is bake and baking makes me happy. In the midst of cookie madness, here I am baking crumble bars.

7. November 2024