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This pie is like biting into an oatmeal cookie. The crunchy oat crust adds an interesting texture and pairs beautifully with the creamy cinnamon pudding. If you don’t polish it off in one sitting (which was a challenge in our house) this pie is a great leftover. You could probably even find a way to […]

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December 30, 2018

Oatmeal Cinnamon Pie Recipe 🥧 31 Days of Pie

Oatmeal Cinnamon Pie Recipe

We are so lucky to live in the lush, organic Rogue Valley where pear orchards are abundant. Harry & David is mere minutes from my house, which means we can find juicy delicious pears year-round. I scoured cookbooks and the internet for a recipe worthy of Harry & David pears and landed on this pear […]

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December 29, 2018

Pear Custard Pie Recipe 🥧 31 Days of Pie

Pear Custard Pie Recipe

A reader sent me a pleading request for Whoopie Pies. To be honest, I’ve never tasted a Whoopie Pie. They’re not really a thing out here in the Pacific Northwest, so I decided to dive into a little baking research and learned that Whoopie Pies come from the Pennsylvania Dutch culture and are best made […]

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December 28, 2018

Whoopie Pies Recipe 🥧 31 Days of Pie

Whoopie Pies Recipe

I love Italian pies. They’re rich and vibrant without being overly sweet. I adapted this recipe from Taste of Home and the result was swoon-worthy. The ricotta and cream cheese offer a smooth, palate-pleasing base and the orange zest and candied oranges take this pie to the next level. It’s a great option if you’ve […]

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December 27, 2018

Orange Ricotta Pie Recipe 🥧 31 Days of Pie

Orange Ricotta Pie Recipe

These curry pies disappeared in a flash. The puff pastry pie shells are a fantastic delivery method for the coconut-infused curry. With just the right balance of spice and a hint of sweetness, this is sure to be a party favorite any time of the year. Ingredients 1 sheet of puff pastry, thawed2 chicken breasts, […]

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December 26, 2018

Chicken Curry Puffed Pie Recipe 🥧 31 Days of Pie

Chicken Curry Puffed Pies Recipe

Merry Christmas! This eggnog pie is sure to help spread the holiday cheer. It’s also extremely quick and simple—the perfect pie to make for your holiday feast without having to spend the entire day in the kitchen. You can make it in the morning after all of the presents have been unwrapped and chill in […]

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December 25, 2018

Eggnog Pie Recipe 🥧 31 Days of Pie

Eggnog Pie Recipe

These bite-sized pesto pies are perfect for a holiday buffet. They come together in minutes and are a festive savory addition to any feast. The recipe makes extra filling which can be scooped into a bowl and served later with your favorite crackers. Happy eating! Pesto Phyllo Pie Ingredients 1 package mini phyllo pie shells1 […]

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December 24, 2018

Pesto Phyllo Pies Appetizer Recipe 🥧 31 Days of Pie

Pesto Phyllo Pie Recipe

Today is my husband’s birthday! Happy birthday! With a birthday just two days before Christmas my in-laws always made sure to celebrate his birthday separately. That meant birthday wrapping paper, a special birthday dinner, and a birthday pie—pecan pie. I spiced up his birthday classic with some caramelized pecans and a few splashes of bourbon. […]

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December 23, 2018

Bourbon Pecan Pie Recipe 🥧 31 Days of Pie

Bourbon Pecan Pie Recipe

Have I mentioned how much I adore Jamie Oliver? He’s perhaps my favorite chef of all time. I first started watching him decades ago when he was the “Naked Chef” and I feel like I’ve grown up with his recipes. I own every cookbook that he’s written and feel like his wife (coincidentally named, Jools) […]

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December 22, 2018

Chicken Hand Pies (Pasties) Recipe 🥧 31 Days of Pie

Chicken Hand Pies Recipe

Snow days in my childhood meant sledding down our neighborhood streets for hours and coming inside to warm up with hot cocoa with marshmallows and homemade chocolate chip cookies. This pie is a slice of childhood nostalgia with gooey, melty chocolate chips and toasted marshmallows. Snow is purely optional. 🍪☃️ Snow Day Cookie Pie Ingredients […]

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December 21, 2018

Snow Day Cookie Pie Recipe 🥧 31 Days of Pie

Snow Day Cookie Pie Recipe