July 4th pies & tarts recipes

Orgasmic Lemon Bars

I was recently at a friends birthday party, it was a pot luck so everyone brought their own yummy creations . Anyhoo....this lady brought these…

Campfire Apple Pie

Strawberry Pie

I've made this pie every summer since I was 10. The crust is a little salty which is a nice accompaniment to the sweet strawberries. Everyone…

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.…

Banana Cream Pie

Search under my recipies for graham cracker crust, caramel sauce, chocolate sauce.

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…

Rhubarb Cream Pie with Almond Crumb Crust

When I think of spring, I think of fresh wild asparagus, daffodils and tulips, and rhubarb. I don’t know why I…

Summer Squash and Ricotta Cheese Pie

I came up with this simple yet sumptuous spin on a common as well as abundant vegetable, with the notion that…

Cream of Sago Pudding with a Lemon Meringue Topping

Absolutely sublime! You will NEVER guess its sago you are eating! Combine cinnamon, & or nutmeg, or both if…

Fruit Pizza

PECAN pie GRAHAM crust...with sweet modifications

Ahh...the wonderfully decadent PECAN Pie. I am not going to tell you that I have re-invented this favourite…

Tuesday Night At The Sonoma Farmers' Market And A Santa Rosa Plum Crostata

I must have been a farmer in a previous life. For as long as I can…

Key Lime Pie-Eggless

Sounds ambiguous and difficult to do?? But this is the easiest and possibly the most refreshing summer dessert. Like a kiss on the…

Layered Banana Cream Pie

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

Strawberries & Cream Pie

Creamy Strawberry Pie