Creamy, vanilla custard, buttery flaky crust- what’s not to love?! Like me, you may not have set foot in Hong Kong (yet!) so we’ll have to settle for these mouthwatering Hong Kong Egg Tarts that Claire is graciously teaching us to bake today! Yum! And the pretty fluted tart molds… SO cute! When I (Claire)…
Mango Pie
Mango season is in full swing here in Costa Rica, and I’m super excited to share a new pie favorite with you- mango pie! A friend came by to check out our new mountaintop digs the other day and arrived toting the most fabulously sweet-tart mango pie I’d ever eaten. Of course, she poo-pooed that…
Hot Fudge Sundae Brownie Pie
Once I tried hot fudge brownie pie, my birthdays never involved cake again! This incredibly rich brownie pie loaded with hot fudge and topped with homemade sweetened whipped cream is a chocolate lover’s dream come true. It tastes just like an ice cream sundae smothered in hot fudge, without the worry that anything will melt….
Easy Chocolate Pie
Last week my husband baked the tastiest easy chocolate pie for his grandma. Sweet, I know. He had less than an hour until she was due at our door so we scrambled for this tried and true 5-star pie recipe tucked safely into my recipe binder. This easy chocolate pie recipe came to me from…
Dutch Apple Pie
Dutch apple pie is a pie I smile about. If you find yourself secretly plucking streusel crumbles from muffin tops and adore the down-home comforting flavors of tart apples basking in the glow of warm cinnamon, then this pie is for you. You all know how much I heart Apple Pie Cheesecake. In a sense,…
No-Fail Meringue Recipe
Chances are, you’ve had an epic fail with meringue some time in your baking past. I know I have, and it hasn’t just been once or twice. Costa Rica’s high humidity combined with warm temperatures (and no AC) means pulling off successful meringue is a culinary miracle of sorts.This no-fail meringue recipe worked beautifully for…
Perfect Custard Pie
Growing up in the Midwest, custard pie was one of my favorite picks at the local cafeteria. As a kid, I frequented these sit-down eateries brimming with gray-haired folk because my own grandparents were big believers in dining cafeteria-style. As far as creamy mashed potatoes and succulent slices of turkey breast go, I was just…
How to Easily Roll Out Pie Crusts
Let’s face it, rolling out pie crusts is not much fun. That’s why Pillsbury makes millions every year stashing their pre-made pie crusts in the refrigerator section of nearly every grocery store in America. During the holidays, pies are everywhere. Why not make your next pie experience a whole lot smoother? Rolling out pie crusts…
Rhubarb Pie, a homemade from-scratch recipe
I grew up with rhubarb pie. The sweet and tart flavor of homemade from-scratch rhubarb pie is just plain tasty—but really difficult to explain to someone like my husband who’s never even seen rhubarb. The plant isn’t native to his native Costa Rica, so when I managed to get my hands on a plentiful bunch…
Disappearing Key Lime Pie
Another recipe with no photos? Yes, I admit it, I’m terrible with the food photography. I forget. Nevertheless, I assure you that this key lime pie is perfect for summer. No-bake (Unless you too opt to make the graham crust from scratch.) Cold and citrusy = perfect summer pairing Five minute prep Recipe makes 2…
