Red Pepper Jack Thyme Tofu Pie

Just like your mind, tofu tastes like and “is” whatever you marinate it in, right?Well, this tofu pie is not marinated, but the sautéed red bell pepper, Monterey Jack cheese, and fresh thyme to the trick. All these things, baked with tofu and eggs into a flaky pie crust make the perfect savory pie: Red…

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Italian Chicken Sausage Tomato Bruschetta Quiche

Quiche is delicious. It’s a crowd pleaser. It’s comforting. It can be served warm or cold. It’s the best.It’s one of my favorite things to bake.This version is particularly easy. No mess, no fuss – just simply pop it in the oven, and it’s done.Italian Chicken Sausage. Sour Cream. Tomato Bruschetta. Eggs. Cheese.That’s it!!! Italian…

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Parsnip Artichoke Rosemary Raclette Quiche

“I’d love to have you cook something for me!” “Okay! I’d LOVE to cook something for YOU!” It’s my love language. I take requests, hints, subtle queues, and outright demands (well, sometimes). In any case, I adore my time in the kitchen and any excuse to plant myself there for a few hours and gift…

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Rosemary Fig Almond Galette

Never arrive as a guest empty handed.That has been and will always be my motto.Thanks, Mom and Dad.I was instilled with great values growing up 😃 and I insist on persisting in such a manner. Additionally, after not having seen a dear friend for at least a month or two, the butterflies in my belly…

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Dark Chocolate Cherry Whip Pie

I actually wanted to bake this pie for Thanksgiving this year. However, I was “vetoed,” due to the fact that three other pies would be awaiting the 12 guests (no COVID judgement, we are all family). Thus, I chose to make this pie and divvy up among neighbors.Yes, I have a love-hate relationship with my…

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Coconut Sweet Potato 5-Spice Pie

This is no ordinary sweet potato pie.It’s exquisite. It’s magical. It’s out of this world.And, it’s a colorful purple collaboration of unicorns and rainbows. 🦄🏳️‍🌈 Krystal Mack, of BLK//SUGAR in Baltimore, draws inspiration from the communities nearby. The purple ube, or sweet potato, comes from the Filipino-Americans who make up a vital part of Baltimore’s…

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Cinnamon Raisin Chocolate Pecan Cream Pie

I needed a “thank you” gift. – More than just a card, a “thank you pie,” to be precise.The Wine Gallery does SO very much for me, I simply had to reciprocate.And, my method of love, adoration, and appreciation, always comes in the form of food. Some like chocolate, some prefer cinnamon raisin. Everyone adores…

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Creamy Rustic Mushroom Tapenade Quiche

Everyone loves quiche. Really, they do. It’s pie, but it’s also savory.I LOVE to MAKE quiche simply for the fact that pie crust is one of my specialities, I can be as creative as I want (or not want) to be in my fillings, it always tastes great, and it’s a fantastic gift for friends…

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Raspberry Ritz Pie

I had no intentions of baking ANOTHER pie. We have pie coming out our ears over here and I’m pretty sure my neighbor recipients are getting a little tired of the sweet treats – is that possible?But, I had Ritz crackers in the cupboard and I was so overtly pleased with the way the last…

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Salted Margarita Key Lime Pie

The Key lime (Citrus × aurantiifolia) is a citrus hybrid (C. micrantha x C. medica) with a spherical fruit, 2.5–5 cm (1–2 in) in diameter. The Key lime is usually picked while it is still green, but it becomes yellow when ripe. The Key lime is smaller, seedier, has higher acidity, stronger aroma, and thinner rind than the Persian lime (Citrus × latifolia). The Key lime is valued for…

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