by Heather Sheire | Nov 14, 2011 | Pies & Tarts
You don’t need to wait until Thanksgiving to make this pie, but there is no denying that it is Thanksgiving incarnate. Pumpkins? Pecans? And this dessert is kind of fancy, in a rustic kind of way which is also perfect for Thanksgiving. Personally, I love...
by Heather Sheire | Mar 31, 2011 | Chicken
I am a lover of pie, in all it’s forms. And for me, the epitome of the savory pie, is the Chicken Pot Pie. At it’s best, diving your fork into this American classic is like opening a fantastic present. Flaky crust hides the meaty, chunky, creamy...
by Heather Sheire | Jan 1, 2011 | Cake, Pies & Tarts, Sweet
For the past 10 years, ever since my eldest daughter was a baby in a bucket, my family has spent New Year’s Eve with our good friends The Millers. That first year, we could all fit around their small dining room table. Now their party has grown into a crowded...
by Heather Sheire | Nov 22, 2010 | Pies & Tarts
First off, I love anything in an Oreo Crust. Oreo crust good, Oreo crust filled with peanut butter mousse, toffee and chocolate ganache…where is my fork? Since I love the chocolate and peanut butter combo, this is, no doubt, just the start of the chocolate...
by Heather Sheire | Oct 25, 2010 | Pies & Tarts
So Saturday before last, I made this totally gorgeous deep dish apple pie that photographed really well, but was dry and practically tasteless. This was probably my worst apple pie ever. Really, stupendously bad. So anyway, as fate would have it, the very next day I...
by Heather Sheire | Sep 17, 2010 | Pies & Tarts
I finally found some ripe plums. This makes me very happy because it’s an excuse to make a plum frangipane tart. I really like this tart because: A) the rich sweet almond flavor reminds me of marzipan and matches beautifully with ripe soft fruit and B)...
by Heather Sheire | Sep 17, 2010 | Pies & Tarts
Isn’t that a fancy name? Doesn’t everything sound fancier in French? and more difficult? Don’t believe it. This slightly-sweet all-butter pastry dough is really easy to put together. More crisp than flaky, it holds it’s shape well which...
by Heather Sheire | Aug 13, 2010 | Pie & Quiche
My husband’s declaration about this dish, “totally freakin’ good”. My 8-year old’s review “delicious mommy”. My four-year old’s assessment, “I don’t like what we’re having for dinner…what are...
