Lemon Meringue Pie

Lemon Meringue Pie

This is T1’s favorite pie.  Use Possessive PJ’s Pie Crust. This is also a favorite of our dog Willie.  In his younger days, Willie could climb onto the table if no one was looking and help himself to the pie. Preheat the oven 425f then reduce to 400f when...
Red Velvet Cake

Red Velvet Cake

Ingredients ½ cup shortening, such as Crisco1 ½ cups sugar2 large or extra large eggs (room temperature)2 cups cake flour, such as Swan’s Down½ teaspoon salt3 tablespoons cocoa powder1 teaspoon vanilla extract1 cup buttermilk1 ½ ounces (1 bottle) red food coloring1...

Crepes

Ingredients 3/4 C all-purpose flour1 T sugar1 T salt2 eggs (beaten) 3 T melted butter3/4 C milk Directions Combine all ingredients… being sure to only mix in 1/2 of the milk until all flour lumps are dissolved. Add remaining milk when the batter is beaten...

Possessive PJ’s Pie Crust

This recipe is called “Possessive…” because PJ will surreptitiously hover over T1 while he makes pie dough.   😉  In truth, it is PJ’s tried and true recipe. And it is simply the best. Makes 2 pie crusts with 9 inch diameter....
Lemon Crinkle Cookies

Lemon Crinkle Cookies

Makes about 24 cookies Ingredients 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened 1 cup sugar ½ teaspoon vanilla extract  1/2 teaspoons lemon zest 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice 1 whole egg, beaten ¼ teaspoons table salt ¼ teaspoon baking powder ⅛ teaspoon baking soda 1 ½ cup...

Salted Carmel Sauce

Ingredients 1 cup granulated sugar6 Tablespoons salted butter, room temperature cut up into 6 pieces1/2 cup heavy cream, at room temperature1 teaspoon salt Directions Heat granulated sugar in a medium heavy-duty saucepan (avoid using non-stick) over medium heat,...