Just Baking

Pie Crusts . . . some cooks swear that lard is the secret key ingredient. Others swear that the secret ingredient that makes their pie crust outstanding is vodka. Me? I just swear . . . not just a little swearing. A big bunch of drunken-sailor swear words come out of my mouth each and […]

I tend to be pretty picky with my sweets; I just happen to prefer salty over sweet.  The Husband?  Even more so.  I can probably count on one hand the desserts he will gravitate towards.  When I make one of the “chosen few,” he will demolish them with reckless abandon.  Last weekend, I made one […]

Though quiches and pies are a good idea. Flans are quicker to prepare and have the distinguished advantage to contain less calories. This cheddar and bacon flan is a great dish if there are a lot of people. Perfect dish of the moment ’cause let’s face it, January is a month for counting calories however the festive spirit has […]

Thanksgiving is approaching fast and for those of you who love pumpkin pie may want to try following this how-to video from Aga Links on making pumpkin pie using fresh pumpkin.

With the beginning of a new school season comes the realization that summer is almost finished and the abundance of autumn is on its way. There is a coolness in the morning breeze signaling the coming of this beautiful season and orchards are beckoning us to come ‘pick your own’. In order to enjoy the […]

Most of the time when we think of baking, we are thinking of cookies and cakes and breads. Usually forgotten are things like quiche, savory bread puddings and the like. One savory baked dish that I have loved since Mom first made it for us in our late teen years is Cauliflower Cheese […]

Today we have how-to videos from Epicurious. They have many “technique” videos, from which we’re showing you the first and last in a series of 7 about baking a pie. You can see the full series here plus other videos covering more than just baking.

I apologize that I do not have any pictures of this, but this is an old standby that I typically like to make during the winter holiday season. I don’t know why I didn’t make it this past Christmas, but I am considering making this one for Easter.
What I love the most about this pie […]

Before I attended the “Pies and Tarts” class at the local Sur La Table, I had never made my own pie crust; I’ve always used ready made pie crust. Well since I started baking seriously, I know I better get a handle on making my own pie crusts, so this class came up at a […]

Often it’s the flakey crust that really makes a pie.  You can have the best filling in the world, but if the crust is hard or lacks taste that just seems to ruin dessert.  I’m not the most experienced when it comes to scratch-made pie crust.  And I think due to the lack of experience there is a bit of an intimidation […]