pecan pie

Pecan Pie

November 22, 2023Posted inBaking, Blog Posts, Desserts, Holidays, Sweets1 Comment
Pecan Pie vs. Apple Pie for Thanksgiving? Which one do you prefer on Thanksgiving Day? Please post your preference/favorite in the comment section as I am interested in what my audience prefers. As we approach this holiday, food is the main attraction and rightfully so! On Thanksgiving Day, people gather…
pecan pie

Pecan Pie Recipe

November 22, 2023Posted inBaking, Desserts, Recipes, SweetsNo Comments
Pecan Pie 1 pie crust (follow my Aunt Carmen’s Quick Pie Crust Recipe)1 1/4 cups granulated sugar2 1/2 tablespoons brown sugar1/2 teaspoon salt3/4 cup corn syrup2 teaspoons vanilla extract4 tablespoons butter (melted)3 large eggs2 1/2 cups pecans (divided) Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.Have your pie crust prepared and…
Aunt Carmen's quick pie crust

Aunt Carmen’s Quick Pie Crust

November 22, 2023Posted inBaking, Desserts, Recipes, SweetsNo Comments
    Quick Pie Crust 1 cup flour1/2 teaspoon salt1 stick butter1/4 cup water In a large bowl add flour and salt. Blend togetherUsing a pastry blender or two knives, cut in butter until it resembles crumbs.Add water. Mix together and form one ball.Refrigerate for one hour. Dessert  
patriot cake

Patriotic Cake

November 10, 2023Posted inBaking, Blog Posts, Sweets1 Comment
TO ALL OF OUR VETERANS!!!!!! Thank you for your service!!!!!! Veterans Day is a day to celebrate all of our veterans who have protected us throughout the many years. This holiday should NOT go unnoticed as these brave men and women made many sacrifices and unselfishly provided comfort and safety…
patriot cake

Patriotic Cake Recipe

November 10, 2023Posted inBaking, Desserts, Recipes, SweetsNo Comments
Patriotic Cake 6 tablespoons unsalted butter2 cups sugar6 egg whites1 tablespoon vanilla extract1 cup milk1/2 cup oil2 1/2 cups flour1 tablespoon baking powder1 teaspoon salt1-2 drops blue gel food coloring1-2 drops red gel food coloring Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.In a stand mixer, cream together butter and sugar…
buttermilk biscuits

Buttermilk Biscuits

November 5, 2023Posted inBaking, Breakfast, RecipesNo Comments
Buttermilk Biscuits 1 cup milk1 tablespoon lemon juice2 cups all purpose flour (plus 1 teaspoon for dusting cutting board)1/2 teaspoon salt3 1/2 teaspoons baking powder1/4 teaspoon baking soda4 tablespoons butter (cold) In a large cup, add milk and lemon juice, stir together and set aside.In a large bowl, add dry…
air fried pineapple upside down mini cake

Air Fried Pineapple Upside Down Mini Cake

September 5, 2023Posted inBaking, Recipes, Sweets1 Comment
  Air Fried Pineapple Upside Mini Cake 1/2 cup butter1/2 cup brown sugar1/2 cup pineapple juice7 pineapple slices7 maraschino cherries1 1/2 cups flour2 teaspoons baking powder1/2 teaspoon salt1/2 cup granulated sugar3 eggs1/2 teaspoon vanilla Melt butter. Brush a small amount of butter on the inside of each ramekin.In a small…
apple pie and crust made with a pastry blender

Pastry Blender Tip

November 28, 2022Posted inBaking, Blog PostsNo Comments
Why Should I Use a Pastry Blender? There are two ways that you can use a pastry blender.  Wait, what is a pastry blender.  A pastry blender basically creates a flaky crust. The pastry blender is used to cut in flour with fat until it resembles crumbs.  If you do…
Holiday planning and prepping with Aunt Carmen

Holiday Planning & Prepping

November 22, 2022Posted inBaking, Blog Posts, Holidays, PlanningNo Comments
The holidays are here, and FOOD is the focal point of family gatherings.  I just LOVE the holidays, everything is surrounded by connecting with family, friends near and far and of course, FOOD, FOOD, FOOD!!!!!  FOOD is the center of attention during the holidays, especially Thanksgiving, so whomever you invite…