Berry or Stone Fruit Crumble

Berry or Stone Fruit Crumble

Adapted from Martha StewartMakes 8 half cup servings This recipe can be divided. Fruit mix 4 c berries or stone fruit 1 t corn starch 1/2 c sugar Pinch salt 1 t vanilla Crumble 3/4 c flour 1/2 t salt 1/3 dark brown sugar 6 T unsalted butter (room temp) Cinnamon and...
Peach Cobbler

Peach Cobbler

6-8 servings This is easy and delicious dessert that is a family favorite. Substitute almost any kind of fresh or canned fruit or berries… blackberries, raspberries, cherries, apricots… Ingredients 1 cup flour 1.5 t baking powder 1.5 cups sugar 1 pinch...
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 has been known to hover over T1 while he makes pie dough.   😉  In truth, this is PJ’s tried and true recipe. And it is simply the best. Makes 2 pie 9 inch crusts. Ingredients 3 cups...