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Category: Sweets

Peach Pie

Posted on September 4, 2011 by Lanie Fioretti

PrintPeach Pie Prep Time: 45 minutes Yield: 9 inch pie Since peaches are still really good right now and we’re still doing holiday cooking, how about a peach pie. The filling is the one I used to make in the bakery.Ingredients2 lbs peaches, peeled, pitted and sliced thinly 2 TBSP evaporated milk or cream or…

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Gooey Butter Cookies

Posted on August 29, 2011August 30, 2011 by Lanie Fioretti

This recipe so does not meet the quality standards I have for food.  The problem is they’re so decadently good.  This is the signature cookie of St. Louis, Missouri, and we were introduced to it a few years ago when we stopped there to visit some friends.  If you don’t think this is one of…

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Honey Peanut Butter Cookies

Posted on August 26, 2011August 28, 2011 by Lanie Fioretti

We probably need a dessert break today!  I thought I might have a restaurant to talk about but I haven’t been anywhere remarkable.  Went to a Mexican restaurant in Belton and an Italian restaurant in Waco and didn’t have a bad meal, just not one to talk about either.  So let’s do cookies. PrintHoney Peanut…

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Grilled Plums

Posted on August 21, 2011 by Lanie Fioretti

         Since plums are on sale at HEB this week, here’s a quick dessert to try.  Grilling fruit brings out the natural sugars.  This recipe is also good with nectarines, peaches, and apricots. PrintGrilled Plums Ingredients4 large plums, halved and pitted 1-2 TBSP butter honey for drizzling cinnamon for sprinkling all natural vanilla yogurt (optional)InstructionsMelt…

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Frozen Strawberry Pie

Posted on August 14, 2011June 14, 2012 by Lanie Fioretti

PrintFrozen Strawberry Pie Total Time: 30 minutes Yield: Serves 8-10 Ingredients1/2 cup heavy cream 1/2 tsp vanilla 1 TBSP powdered sugar 10-16 oz sliced fresh strawberries, sprinkled lightly with sugar (frozen strawberries can be substituted) 2 egg whites (wash the eggs before you separate) 3/4 cup sugar 1 TBSP lemon juice 1/8 tsp salt 9-10”…

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