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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 […]

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December 15, 2018

Salted Caramel Mini Pie Recipe 🥧 31 Days of Pie

Salted Caramel Mini Pies Recipe

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 […]

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December 14, 2018

Black Bottom Banana Cream Pie Recipe 🥧 31 Days of Pie

Black Bottom Banana Cream Pie Recipe

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 […]

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December 13, 2018

Sausage & Cheese Breakfast Pie Recipe 🥧 31 Days of Pie

Sausage & Cheese Breakfast Pie Recipe

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 […]

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December 12, 2018

Mini Chocolate Peanut Butter Pie Recipe 🥧 31 Days of Pie

Mini Chocolate Peanut Butter Pie Recipe

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 […]

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December 11, 2018

Taco Tuesday Pie Recipe 🥧 31 Days of Pie

Taco Tuesday Pie Recipe

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 […]

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December 10, 2018

Marionberry Pie Recipe 🥧 31 Days of Pie

Marionberry Pie Recipe

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 […]

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December 9, 2018

Chicken Cordon Bleu Crescent Pie Recipe 🥧 31 Days of Pie

Chicken Cordon Bleu Crescent Pie Recipe

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 […]

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December 8, 2018

Chocolate Shortbread White Peppermint Pie Recipe 🥧 31 Days of Pie

Chocolate Shortbread White Peppermint Pie Recipe

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 […]

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December 7, 2018

Tamale Pie Recipe 🥧 31 Days of Pie

Tamale Pie Recipe

These creamy lemon tarts are a luscious treat and could not be easier to make! You’ll impress your friends and colleagues at the holiday party with these beauties. 🍋🍋🍋 Creamy Lemon Tarts Ingredients For the pie filling1 ½ 8 oz packages cream cheese, softened½ cup whipping cream½ cup sugar1 lemon For the lemon garnish1 cup […]

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December 6, 2018

Creamy Lemon Tarts Recipe 🥧 31 Days of Pie

Creamy Lemon Tarts Recipe