Category Archives: Pie & Tart

Peach Galette

Posted on August 29, 2012 by Christina

One of my favorite summer desserts to make this time of year are homemade fruit pies. But sometimes I don’t want to fuss with all the work that comes with making one from scratch. That’s when I turn to a … Continue reading →

Posted in Dessert, Pastry, Pie & Tart | Tagged baking, cinnamon, dessert, gallette, peach, peaches, pie, summer | 15 Comments

Sweet Cherry Slab Pie

Posted on July 11, 2012 by Christina

Nothing is better than a freshly baked pie for a summer cookout, especially if it can be made into a perfectly portable dessert like this incredible slab pie. I have had my eye on making a slab pie ever since … Continue reading →

Posted in Dessert, Fruit, Pie & Tart | Tagged baking, cherry, cinnamon, dessert, fruit, lemon, pie, plums, summer | 15 Comments

Cherry Hand Pies

Posted on July 5, 2012 by Christina

Forget the plates and utensils! This is the best way to bring a pie to a cookout or picnic! As I have mentioned numerous times I am a huge fan of fruit pies, but sometimes they are just too messy to … Continue reading →

Posted in Dessert, Fruit, Pastry, Pie & Tart | Tagged baking, cherry, cinnamon, dessert, fruit, hand pies, pie, plums | 11 Comments

Summer Eats Roundup

Posted on June 20, 2012 by Christina

Today is the day I have been waiting for ever since the start of fall last year. It’s the first day of summer here in the Northern Hemisphere…my absolute favorite season! 😀 To that first dip in the swimming pool … Continue reading →

Posted in Appetizers, Dessert, Fruit, Ice Cream, Main Dish, Pastry, Pie & Tart, Pork, Roundup, Seafood, Soup | Tagged 4th of July, appetizers, apple, avocado, baking, bell pepper, blackberry, Blueberry, cherry, chocolate, coconut, corn, dessert, fish, ice cream, lime, main dish, mango, marshmallows, peaches, pork, raspberry, red onion, roundup, shrimp, soup, strawberries, strawberry, summer, tomato, zucchini | 12 Comments

Blueberriest Pie

Posted on June 19, 2012 by Christina

Pregnancy cravings are weird! Never in my life have I had a craving so intense that I am so close to jumping in my car at midnight and running to the grocery store or closest fast food place. The cravings … Continue reading →

Posted in Dessert, Fruit, Pie & Tart | Tagged Blueberry, dessert, fruit, lemon, pie, pregnancy, summer | 32 Comments

Triple Berry Pie Bars

Posted on June 1, 2012 by Christina

For the past few days I have been struggling to ignore a craving for a fresh fruit pie. I just don’t trust myself around a fruit pie unless we have company coming over who can help me devour it. Otherwise, I … Continue reading →

Posted in Dessert, Fruit, Pie & Tart | Tagged baking, blackberry, Blueberry, dessert, fruit, lemon, pie, raspberry | 21 Comments

Almond Joy Tart

Posted on February 18, 2012 by Christina

If you are a fan of Almond Joy’s, then you’re going to love these Almond Joy Tarts. These creamy-dreamy coconut filled tarts are a cinch to make, but they do require some planning because the tart dough and the white chocolate ganache … Continue reading →

Posted in Dessert, Pie & Tart | Tagged almonds, baking, chocolate, coconut, dessert, rum, tart, white chocolate | 21 Comments

Triple Chocolate Chunk Pecan Pie

Posted on December 17, 2011 by Christina

This time of year my favorite kind of pie to make is Pecan Pie. I just love the rich and sweet pie with toasted pecans. I was planing on making my normal pecan pie recipe this year when I stumbled upon … Continue reading →

Posted in Dessert, Pie & Tart | Tagged baking, chocolate, dessert, pecans, pie, white chocolate | 9 Comments

Pumpkin Pie Pockets

Posted on November 17, 2011 by Christina

Making these portable pumpkin pie bites are easy and fun. If you are looking for something to do with that leftover pumpkin pie next Friday, these are sure to be a hit with your family. Or you can even serve … Continue reading →

Posted in Dessert, Pastry, Pie & Tart | Tagged baking, dessert, pie, pumpkin, turnover | 12 Comments

Thanksgiving Countdown

Posted on November 15, 2011 by Christina

I can’t believe that Thanksgiving is next Thursday! Where did the month go? I am very excited for Thanksgiving day, you see this is the first year in which Andrew and I will be hosting Thanksgiving dinner. My parents, brother, … Continue reading →