A Classic Chocolate Cream Pie (Chocolate Custard Pie)

A classic chocolate cream pie. Here are the ingredients to prepare it easily for 8 people, based on a reliable recipe (inspired by Allrecipes and similar Middle Eastern recipes). I’ve listed the ingredients for the crust, the filling, and the topping: For the crust (shortbread or Oreo) – for a 23 cm / 9-inch pan: … Read more

If your basil has flowers at the tips, don’t throw them away: they’re worth gold if you use them this way

Has your basil plant started to bloom? Don’t rush to pull off and toss those delicate little flowers! Although many people believe that once basil flowers it’s “no good anymore,” the truth is that its blossoms are just as useful as they are aromatic… and they can be truly valuable in the kitchen, for your … Read more

Paula Deen’s Artichoke Dip

When it comes to appetizers, cheesy dips have to be one of our favorites. And a hot cheesy dip? There’s really nothing better. So when we came across Paula Deen’s recipe for this Hot Artichoke Dip we knew it was a must-try. Paula Deen has never led us astray when it comes to comfort food … Read more

Caramel Pecan Clusters

Candy making is one of those things that most of us only do once a year or so, myself included. But I always very much look forward to it! There’s something so fun about the precision of it and how a little heat can turn sugar into something completely different. It feels like a really … Read more

German Apple Pie

The classic apple pie is a tried-and-true fall staple. As the saying goes, what’s more American than apple pie? The Thanksgiving dessert table wouldn’t be complete without it! Yet, this year I just might be serving up a new version: German Apple Pie. It’s got all the flavors you know and love, but with a … Read more

Baby Lemon Impossible Pies

Mini lemon pies with a creamy, tangy filling and a soft, cake-like crust that forms “impossibly” as they bake. Perfect for a refreshing dessert or teatime treat. Ingredients: 1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk 1/2 cup lemon juice (freshly squeezed for best flavor) 2 large eggs 1/4 cup melted butter 1/2 cup self-rising flour … Read more

Pineapple Pound Cake

For the Pound Cake: 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened 2 cups granulated sugar 4 large eggs 3 cups all-purpose flour 1 tsp baking powder ½ tsp salt 1 cup crushed pineapple (with juice) ½ cup sour cream 1 tsp vanilla extract Optional: ½ tsp pineapple or coconut extract for extra tropical flavor For … Read more