Better late than never…so here is the recipe for the Double Apple Pie I served at Thanksgiving this year. But please don’t wait until Thanksgiving to make this! It’s that good! Vodka in the pastry makes for a very flaky crust! Wanted to get this up before we move into Hanukkah, Christmas and 2017! Double…
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Mixed Summer Fruit Pie with an Almond Streusel Topping
Summer and fresh fruit pies! Is there anything better??? I love to get creative with fruit fillings , especially when I don’t have enough of any one fruit to fill a pie I so desperately want to bake. Case in point: the Berry Pie with Streusel Topping which I had hoped to make untii I…
Peach Tart
With peaches at their peak a couple of weeks ago this fresh Peach Tart from the Food 52 website was the perfect ending to the meal I prepared for our friends from Maryland on the first evening of their arrival. Not only is it delicious it is so simple to prepare. Here is what Amanda…
Grilled Salmon Dinner
For the past couple weeks my brother, sister-in-law and niece who live in New York have been visiting the west coast. They began their vacation in LA where they were able to connect with various extended family members including my older son and his girlfriend among others. After successfully accomplishing this no small feat which…
Sour Cherry Pie
If you have been following my blog you will remember that before our home was completed we had lived in a hotel for one month, then a lovely rental with a small kitchen (finally I could cook again), where we stayed for 6 weeks. Due to a previous booking at that time, and our home…
From Meyer Lemon Curd to Lemon Meringue Pie
Recently I made a batch of my favorite Meyer Lemon Curd. http://dinneratsheilas.com/post/14642659492/meyer-lemon-curd Besides slathering it on toast, scones, or muffins, it is also delicious sandwiched between gingersnaps or other cookies of your choice. For an elegant dessert set out bowls of assorted fresh berries along with a bowl of lemon curd for dipping, or…
Blueberry Pie
These days I have been spending most of my time packing. The movers come Saturday, ready or not, and I would much rather be ready when that truck pulls up. Our dining room has turned into the staging area for packing. I can go at it for some time, but eventually I need a break. …
Coconut Cream Pie
My sister came to visit this past weekend so we could all celebrate her birthday. Our best friends who have become good friends to her as well joined us for a terrific dinner Saturday evening in DC at a wonderful restaurant called District Commons. Check it out. Our cocktails, appetizers, entrees, salads, and desserts…
Spiced Apple Pie
In 1980 we moved from our apartment in Chicago with our sons who were ages 6 and 2 at the time to a very spacious apartment around the corner. This was our third move around the same square block which faced a wonderful park called Indian Boundary Park in the West Rogers Park neighborhood of…
Blueberry Streusel Pie
Our best friends were bringing pizza over for dinner last night. I promised not to fuss since we are leaving in 2 days for the west coast. Those who know me know that me not fussing is an oxymoron , but I tried. The challenge was to see if I could avoid going to the…