American dinner party pies & tarts recipes costing less than $3.0 per serving

Fabulous 3 Cherry Pie

Most folks don't have the luxury of owning a personal cherry orchard, so I modified this recipe using ingredients available at most stores.…

Crowd-wowing Flat Apple Pie!

In my all time top FAVS of pie recipes, this pastry is like a Texas-size turnover! Baked in a jelly roll pan, it’s a cinch to transport to meetings…

Creole Perfect Sweet Potato Pie

I have made this recipe for years. There is none better - or so I've been told by some serious and knowing Creole cooks. And while some may say…

Kentucky Derby Chocolate Pecan Pie

My girls love parties so we threw together a very quick Kentucky Derby party complete with hats and Chocolate…

Carmelized Apple Tart with Sherry Crust

This crust complements many fillings. The Carmelized Apple in Cider Sauce and tart crust are prepared and…

Plum Sherry Tart

The sherry and lemon zest give this plum tart a unique flavor. Be sure to use ripe, flavorful plums. You can use frozen plums but thaw them or heat…

Apple Dumplings

Talk about delicious...you will not be disappointed in this apple dumpling recipe. I actually prefer to quarter cut the apples and wrap in small…

Open Apple Tarts

Peanut Butter Pie

Peanut Butter Pie

This amazingly easy, frozen dessert is a sure hit, no matter where you want to serve it. For a lighter taste (and an extra pie), use twice the…

Key Lime Pie

My daughter loves Key Lime Pie. When she asks I can't refuse.

Layered Banana Cream Pie

This pie is smooth and creamy and, oh so, rich! It makes everyone happy!

Canned Apple Pie Filling/ Apple Crisp

Apples are a very versatile fruit. Apples are used in many pastries, pies and salads. I think apples are used…

Salted Caramel Apple Cups

The delicious combination of caramel and apple all baked up in a little cup of goodness.

Basic Easy Pie Crust

For my grandmother, Eva Koehler, this was what passed for "easy." For me, easy means opening the box and removing the sleeve, cutting the end and…