This Summer Apple Cake boasts of a sweet, aromatic filling wrapped in a soft, shortbread-like crust. It’s a pure delight for the warmer evenings when served with a scoop of fresh cream. There is a passage in Sarah McColl’s novel, Joy Enough, where she writes, “There is one way to slow a story as it…
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Coconut Custard Pie
Creamy coconut custard is a springtime classic. This lightened up version is served over a walnut and chocolate graham crust for a delightful treat that is sure to please! Every time I think of coconuts I immediately think of Keith Richards of all people, in particular of that time he decided to climb a tree…
Exploring New York Wines – Part Three (Honey Pine Nut Tart)
This post has been sponsored by Benmarl Winery. All opinions expressed are my own. Please enjoy responsibly! Today, we’re continuing our tour of New York wines, but today we’re leaving Long Island for the region that, quite literally, ‘started it all’ for American wines – Upstate New York. Honey Pine Nut Tart & Benmarl Wines…
Spiced Apple Hand Pies
This post has been sponsored by Nielsen-Massey. All opinions expressed are my own. Warm spices and flaky pie dough make these Apple Hand Pies a seasonal must for the holidays! We’ve all done it. You’re eating something delicious, but there’s a catch. You’re in the presence of a friend. Yes, that dreaded moment when you…
French Lemon Tart
Simple elegance defines this luscious French Lemon Tart with a buttery tart shell baked around a silky lemon curd. It’s a dessert for all seasons! For as long as I can remember, I’ve had an absolutely insatiable, and times insufferable, sweet tooth. My philosophy regarding dessert runs roughly “Life is already too sour to ‘learn’…
Pizza Chena (Italian Easter Pie)
With Easter quickly approaching we’re giving an Italian Easter classic a ‘lightened-up’ twist that is still full of flavor with the flakiest crust thanks to Armour Premium All-Natural Lard! When I think of ‘lard,’ you might be surprised that the first thing to come to mind has nothing to do with cooking, but rather a…
Sicilian Pizza
A cross between focaccia and pizza, this Sicilian pie is a soft, thick alternative to the classic pizza pie. Fix it up with all the toppings you love, this is Italian comfort food at its finest. If you like bread and marinara, you’re a pizza lover. If you’re from NY you’re a die-hard pizza lover…or…
French Silk Pudding Pie
Thank you Royal Delights for sponsoring this post. Bring the luxury of restaurant desserts into your own home with Royal Delights Chocolate French Silk and White Chocolate Dessert Mix Silky layers of vanilla and chocolate are set over a chocolatey graham cracker crust, and finished off with a cloud of freshly whipped cream for the…
Blueberry Custard Pie (Gluten Free)
Thank you MI-DEL for sponsoring this post. Get inspired with holiday recipes here and purchase your own MI-DEL Pie Crust at Walmart stores nationwide! Naturally gluten-free, this Blueberry Custard Pie will give you warm weather vibes this winter with hints of zesty lemon, sweet blueberries and a velvety custard baked into a gluten-free graham cracker…
Classic Sweet Potato Pie
Move over Pumpkin Pie! This Classic Yam Pie will soon become your favorite Fall dessert. I will admit that I love sweet potatoes for the simple fact that by the time most cooks are done preparing them, they’ve become more of a ‘candy’ than a vegetable – at least here in the states, and especially…
Perfect Pizza
The key to a delicious pie begins with the dough and making your own pizza dough is easier than you make think and well worth the extra bit of time! ‘Authentic Pizza’ is, at least so far as I can tell, something akin to a culinary unicorn, as even going straight to the source produces…
Blueberry Basil Pie
One of my favorite summer desserts is freshly baked pie. This seasonal beauty takes full advantage of the last of the season’s blueberries and basil. I feel like our Summer Comfort Food series only just began. It’s incredible how time flies, and yet we have so many more delicious meals to share with you before…
Blueberry Basil Hand Pies
Living the Gourmet is proud to be partnering up with Bob’s Red Mill. All opinions expressed are my own. Baked into a delicate, buttery crust, these Blueberry Basil Hand Pies are bursting with the flavors of summer. We’ve all heard the trope about “Too much of a good thing.” As proof of this ‘conventionally wise…
Basque Apple Tart
Sweet pastry dough is filled with a simple apple filling for a delicious dessert perfect for rainy summer afternoons or any time of year for that matter. Allow me to set the scene. It was a humid summer morning here on the coast. A salty wind had picked up from the bay and was whispering…
Italian Easter Pies
Italian Easter Pies are a traditional dessert made of a sweet whipped ricotta filling that’s baked over a flaky crust! While I am a fervent classicalist, perhaps one of my favorite lines of dialogue comes from the movie Blade Runner, specifically Roy Batty’s brief exchange at the end of the film, which ran “I’ve seen…
Strawberry Spring Galette
Strawberry Spring Galette is a perfect way to celebrate the arrival of Spring and our favorite seasonal fruit- strawberries! There’s a trope about dwelling in a singular place so long that one’s surroundings begin to become a part of oneself. It’s sentiment to which I can relate, almost as if whatever soul animates my body…
Citrus Custard Tart + Giveaway
This post has been sponsored by Limoneria. However, all opinions expressed are my own. Brighten up your Spring tablescape with this fresh Citrus Custard Tart featuring the season’s most delicious oranges! “And the Spring arose on the garden fair, Like the Spirit of Love felt everywhere; And each flower and herb on Earth’s dark breast…
Shepherd’s Pot Pie
These individual pies are baked in mason jars with a flaky crust on top for a comforting dish this winter season. Whether it be Homer, Lovecraft, or Plato, we are taught that the most creative point of any day rests precisely within those agonized moments that stand somewhere between waking and dreaming. It is a…
Honey Nut Tart
This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #HoneyForHolidays #DonVictorHoney #CollectiveBias Assorted nuts, craisins, and chocolate are cloaked in a honey caramel sauce then baked over a flaky crust for an elegant holiday pie! Aside from snowmen and greybeard boyars clad in red, Christmas conjures images…
Chocolate Espresso Pudding Pie
This decadent dessert is a chocolate lover’s dream come true! Soft cake on top and creamy chocolate espresso pudding on the bottom. Speckled with chopped TWIX® candies for an extra delightful surprise. Of the countless days and nights that compose our lives, and of the innumerable worries that rend our nerves, our minds keep but…
Peach Slab Pie
This Peach Slab Pie is an easy alternative to the traditional fruit pie. Baked in a shallow rimmed baking sheet, it will go a long way feeding the crowd. For ours, we used ripened stone fruit marinated in sweet vanilla and rum. Summer has a way all on its own to sensationalize and intensify things-…
Whipped Ricotta & Blueberry Tart
There is nothing more positively delightful than a cheese tart with fresh fruit. This Whipped Ricotta treat is a simple, elegant dessert topped with a bountiful amount of blueberries and a sprinkle of turbinado sugar. It’s no secret here that cheesecake is one of my family’s favorite desserts. Nothing quite compares to that rich, luscious…
Mason Jar Lid Pies & Gourmesso Coffee
These popular mini pies are perfect for summer parties and easy to assemble. We served ours alongside Gourmesso coffee to end off a perfect evening. Perfection is a strange thing. Chase it too hard, and you move further away from it. Forgo it entirely, and you waste away into obscurity. Wholly unobtainable, and yet we…
Kale and Provolone Quiche
A delicious blend of kale and provolone is baked over a buttery crust making this a must for spring gatherings! Every industry has its trends. For the food industry, it runs roughly…the latest in fusion. The latest in cava. The latest small plate confections. The latest in Meze. The reinvention of the tapas. Keeping track…
