Classic Boston Cream Pie isn't pie. It is cake with a cream filling and a chocolate ganache top. Apparently the reason it became known as pie was that bakers in 19th Century Boston made the cakes in pie pans. There's nothing wrong with cake, but often I find the cake version of Boston Cream Pie rather dry. Traditionally, the cake layers are sponge or pound cake. They should be a nice contrast to the creamy filling, at least in theory. However, in reality, that is not often the ... read more
Easy Graham Cracker Pie Crust
I'll give you two good reasons to make this easy graham cracker pie crust instead of buying a pre-made one. First, it's incredibly easy. With just three ingredients it's simple to make. Graham crackers, sugar and butter - that's all you need. No fancy equipment required either. Just a rolling pin or a bottle, a freezer bag (preferably one with a plastic "zipper"), a bowl, and a fork. This graham cracker pie crust takes just minutes more than wrestling a store-bought one out of its ... read more
Simple Skillet Chicken Vegetable Dinner
I've been making variations on this Simple Skillet Chicken Vegetable Dinner for a long time. Normally, I just pull it together and don't time myself. But one recent evening, I ... read more
Honeycomb Crunchy Salted Caramel Ice Cream
If you love caramel, especially salted caramel, and sweet crunchy bits, you'll go crazy for Honeycomb Crunchy Salted Caramel Ice Cream. This adventure was a long time in the making. In ... read more
Lemon Rosemary Shrub
Lemon Rosemary Shrub is just the latest chapter in my fascination with "drinking vinegars." The pattern for making shrubs is simple. Begin with sugar, flavoring, and water - in other words a ... read more
10 Great Ways to Serve Radishes
Want to cause a stir at your next party? Serve radishes. Seriously. Whether people love them or hate them, they're a conversation starter. And don't just go for the small red ones you find in the ... read more
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