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Little Cuties: Pies in Jars

Monday, October 29th, 2012
by Paula Chin

pies in jars We’d never say no to a nice slice of pie—to be perfectly honest, there are times we want to gobble up the whole thing. Wish granted. Whether it’s fruit, custard, cream or meringue, mini-pies baked in ½-pint, oven-safe mason jars are a perfectly portioned treat. Just... Read More >

Categories: Food & Recipes, Holidays

My First Pie: Peanut Butter & Chocolate Walnut Pie
(with homemade Cinnamon-Vanilla Whipped Cream)

Monday, December 5th, 2011
by Irina Gonzalez

Peanut Butter & Chocolate Walnut Pie I'm not really a baker. I've never been good at it because it's too precise for me. I like things like slow cooking because I have a little bit of leeway when it comes to following a recipe and it's not difficult to repair a meal if it's come out a little bit less than planned. But when our Assistant Food Editor (and... Read More >

Categories: Food & Recipes, Holidays

It’s Friday! Why not make a pie?

Friday, November 11th, 2011
by Melissa Knific

Coconut-pie-300x300 After retesting a graham cracker crust for the February issue (be sure to check out my S'mores Pie in a few months), I decided to fill the shell instead of tossing it. After all, it's Friday—what better way to wrap up the workweek? Our Family Circle staff works hard, and it's nice for them to have a sweet treat. I thought a coconut filling would... Read More >

Categories: Food & Recipes