This is the perfect Sunday supper, Torte style. It’s hearty and rustic, full of rich flavors, and comfort food at its best. If your day is busy, make this Shepherd’s pie in the morning, store it in the fridge, and pop it in the oven right before dinner. Shepherd’s Pie Ingredients 2 tbsp olive oil1 […]

This may be the easiest recipe ever, but it is sure to impress. The rich buttery shortbread crust, the sweet caramel, and the bright finish of flaked sea salt will leave your mouth watering. You can use any salt, but I recommend a briny, flaky sea salt from an Oregon favorite, Jacobsen Salt Co. Salted […]

This yummy banana pie gets its name from a little hidden secret at the bottom—melted chocolate. Swoon! The banana custard, with fresh bananas, and touches of chocolate is a winner for banana and pie lovers everywhere. 🍫🍌 Black Bottom Banana Cream Pie Ingredients 1 pre-made pie crust, baked and cooled1 dark chocolate bar2 tbsp butter1 […]

This is my son’s favorite “breakfast for dinner” meal and it couldn’t be more simple to make. It’s all your breakfast favorites in a quiche. You can swap out the sausage for bacon, shredded ham, or veggies. I pair it with a green salad and fresh fruit and dinner is done! Sausage & Cheese Breakfast […]

Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups were my favorite candy as a child. I mean, come on…chocolate and peanut butter, what could be better? These mini pies are a grown-up version of my childhood favorite made with Belgian chocolate dessert cups and finished with dark chocolate. Be sure to grab a glass of milk! Mini Chocolate Peanut […]

It’s Taco Tuesday! 🌮 Here’s my take on a taco pie made with a spicy tortilla chip crust and layers of all your favorite taco fillings. This one vanished in my house. It’s a quick and tasty alternative to your traditional taco night. Taco Tuesday Pie Ingredients For the crust2 cups of tortilla chips¼ cup […]

Marionberries are Oregon’s signature berry, and are sure to make your holiday “berry and bright”. In the summertime, eating freshly picked marionberries is like eating pieces of sweet, juicy candy. I always freeze extra berries to use in winter baking. This pie will have you dreaming of summer. Finish with a scoop of vanilla bean […]

When I was growing up, I would always order chicken cordon bleu whenever we went out to dinner. It seemed so fancy and sophisticated. This pie creation is a tribute to my childhood favorite. Pair it with a salad and dig in! Chicken Cordon Bleu Crescent Pie Ingredients 2 ½ packages of crescent rolls2 chicken […]

Chocolate and peppermint are my all-time favorite combination, especially during the holidays. This chocolate shortbread crust is the perfect balance for the sweet peppermint pudding and whipped cream. Fair warning: You might need to leave the kitchen while the crust is baking because it smells so delicious you’ll want to risk burning your tongue! Chocolate […]

Does anyone else love the Pioneer Woman? I received a set of her gorgeous floral oval baking dishes and couldn’t wait to bake a pie in them! A pie for the “Pi”-oneer woman. Get it? This Tamale Pie is inspired by her recipe. I made a couple of tweaks to my version, such as a […]