Posts in Family Recipes
Classic Cherry Pie

What is it about a classic dish? That no-frills, no surprises, genuineness about it. A humbleness of sorts. That comfort knowing exactly what to expect. And then, that satisfaction when it actually tastes even better than what you expected. 

I'm all about the classic pie. I mean, why mess it up? You spend the time to make the crust, roll it out delicately, get a TON of berries... and you wait and wait for it to bake. And wait and wait for it to cool enough. 

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Strawberry-Rhubarb Pie

This weekend is about remembering the fallen who have served our country... and is filled with flags, cookouts, pool days and the unofficial kick off to the summer months. And it's the perfect time to make an in-season pie!  

This is my mom's recipe and another family favorite.  It's uses a traditional pie crust that I love to use on all of my fruit pies.  It makes enough dough for a two-crust 10-inch pie, so it's enough to make a pretty lattice top. 

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Soft M&M Cookies

Happy Saturday! 

It's beginning to feel like spring here in the Midwest and I absolutely LOVE it! I don't know about you, but lately I've been in a funk. For a variety of reasons I've haven't been in the kitchen as much the past few months. (There are a lot of major things happening in my life lately that I'll be sharing with my readers soon!)

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