Pie Party, weeks 8, 9, and 10

With the holidays my Cha-Cha and I got behind so to catch up we are sharing 3 of the latest Pie parties.  During Week #8, Cha-Cha and her Nonna, my fabulous Mother-in-law, made a Coconut Creme Pie.  It was not only beautiful to look at but absolutely delicious!   

 

Week #9, my sweet parents visited and we made my all time favorite pie, the famous 

"Black Bottom Pie". 

If you want this secret recipe you'll have to email me

adams5farmfun@att.net

and I'll decide if I'll share.  But seriously, it is a hard won recipe that my Dad is known for all throughout Mississippi.  It is usually only made for Thanksgiving and Christmas and you are lucky to get a thin sliver, but only if you get it with your entree and hide it in a top secret location, not that I ever have. 

This year we made it three glorious times within 2 weeks (another reason I am shakin' it).  I think my Dad just couldn't resist his 3 grandchildren pleading for a repeat of their favorite pie of all time.  We've trained them well. 

Week # 10, Iron Skillet Cobbler Pie.  So easy and yummy, you can make it with no effort and look like you spent hours.  It got high ratings and you can use almost any kind of fruit.  But you must have a seasoned black iron skillet.  Did I mention it has fruit, totally part of my new diet.  I even used spelt flour and some kind of natural can sugar, it made it taste quite hearty. 

What's your favorite pie recipe?

India

I have a dear friend leaving for India this week for an entire month.  She is a dear soul and we are thrilled to have her family in our tiny town.  I've found myself longing for adventure overseas and wish I could hide in her luggage.  My beloved's love (and mine) for Indian cuisine has been a long affair.  It began almost 10 years ago in the delivery room awaiting our first child.  The real labor had begun and husband was nowhere to be found.  This was before the days of texting and reliable cell coverage so we just had to wait for the slow hospital beeper to find him.  He arrived jubilant having scored a delicious meal of tikka masala from one of the "grease trucks" frequented by sleep starved residents.  The aroma filled our tiny room and was one of the first things I ate after our sweet eldest made her debut.  Ever since we have been drawn to it like moth to a flame. 

Another sweet friend brought a delicious recipe for brunch this week.  Although it is not authentic Indian cuisine it was pretty darn good, the recipe is here if you want to delight your tastebuds.
Blessings, I'm off to see how big they make Louis Vuitton luggage. 

Pie Party Week #6

Thank you to the lovely gal from http://www.alongwayfromthethetahouse.com/ who shared this delicious recipe!  We were intrigued by her warning that it could explode so we just had to try it!  It was one of the favorites thus far and so fun to make!

Blue Ribbon Banana Caramel Pie.

Banana Caramel Pie

First make some delicious pie crust or use Pillsbury refrigerated dough because it's easy and who has time to make pie crust from scratch? Then boil a can of eagle brand milk for 4 hours. You just take the label off the can submerge in a big pot of water and boil it. Make sure you keep refilling the water as it evaporates. If the can is not submerged it could explode all over your kitchen. You actually might want to boil two cans so you and your children can eat the other with spoons after your pie is finished. Just a thought.

The eagle brand milk will turn to the best caramel ever. Cool it down in an ice bath and put it in the fridge for an hour or so. Then pour in into the pie crust. Slice up 2 or 3 bananas on top of the caramel, then put cool whip on top. Use the whole tub. Then, crush Macadamia nuts and sprinkle them on top. Toast them if you're feeling extra naughty.

Pie Party Week #5

 Pie Party, Week #5, Chocolate Chip Pie

On pie day week#5 the kids had off from school for a post-Halloween, All Saints Day break.  Pie Girl decided to let her brothers partake in the pie making today which led to more messes, more noise, and lots more joy!  I was thrilled to watch them interact in a mostly loving way towards the shared goal of batter tasting and pie pride. And I have decided two things, there is nothing better than enjoying batter together on a crisp autumn day (don't judge on the raw egg thing, I think it bolsters ones immune system) and that a few dropped eggs on the kitchen flour gives it a lovely shine.

 Chocolate Chip Pie

We found a recipe online but changed it a bit.  We used whole wheat flour and organic sugar instead and we omitted the nuts.  Also, we did used a deep dish pie pan which left us with a lot more crust than filling.  The pie was not as fluffy as it would have been had we used all-purpose flour but it did 

seem healthier, especially when having a second slice.

Ingredients

• 1 unbaked 9-inch deep-dish pie shell
• 2 large eggs
• 1/2 cup whole wheat flour
• 1/2 cup organic sugar
• 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
• 3/4 cup (1 1/2 sticks) butter, softened
• 1 cup (6 oz.) chocolate chips
• Sweetened whipped cream or ice cream (optional)

Directions

PREHEAT oven to 325° F.

BEAT eggs in large mixer bowl on high speed until foamy. Beat in flour, granulated sugar and brown sugar. Beat in butter. Stir in morsels. Spoon into pie shell.

BAKE for 55 to 60 minutes or until knife inserted halfway between edge and center comes out clean. Cool on wire rack. Serve warm with whipped cream, if desired.

Enjoy!

Pie Party Week #4

This week we let the guys pick their favorite pie and they chose Oreo!  Lots of singing and high-5's when the dinner bell rang for this delight!  We used a recipe we found online from Cooks.com

OREO CREAM PIE

42 Oreo cookies 1/4 c. butter, melted 15 big marshmallows 1/2 c. milk 1 1/2 c. heavy cream, whipped Coarsely chop 10 cookies; set aside. Finely roll 26 cookies, combine with butter, press evenly onto bottom and sides of 9 inch pie plate. Chill while preparing filling.In 2 quart saucepan medium heat, stir marshmallows and milk until smooth. Cool completely. Mix 2 cups whipped cream into cooled marshmallow mixture. Fold in chopped cookies. Spoon into prepared pie crust. Chill 4 hours. Garnish with whipped cream and cookies.

The marshmallows gave the pie an incredibly amazing texture, it received the highest rankings yet.  
Girl, go make some now!  
Stretch jeans are IN!

Pie Party, Week #3

Week 3 and going strong in pie-ville!  We are all going to have to ramp up our workouts to battle the bulge from pie-ville.  Last week we made a thin crust apple pie from The Pioneer Woman Cookbook. I'd like to say it was a huge hit because I love her recipes and just knew this one was going to be the bomb.  However, it was not and was more laborious for this set of pie-newbies.  But we had fun using our new apple slicer!

"Flat Apple Pie"

Pie Party, Week #2

I taught the boys some new card games to 

keep the entertained while we cooked

This would be our pickiest eater who doesn't even "do" pizza

He is a bona fide plate licker, just like his mama and daddy, makes me so proud

http://www.tasteofhome.com/Recipes/Praline-Pumpkin-Pie

Last week my sweet eldest darlin' and I came up with a new challenge for us, our Weekly Pie Party.  It was a delicious first week for our 50 pies in a year challenge.  Cha-Cha and I set out to make one of her favorite pies, Lemon Meringue.  In our excitement we totally forgot to take any pictures of our delicious creation.  Shockingly it was quite delicious, lovely to look at, and surprisingly not liquid.  I may be able to shuck my "Liquid Pie Title" after all.  We browned the meringue a little more than it called for but decided we liked the crispier texture.  This week, yes we made it to week #2, we made pumpkin pie with a twist.  We used a store bought crust because we need to work our way up to the homemade, no need to bite off more than we can chew (clever;)) too earlier on.

This week me made Pumpkin Praline Pie, 

it was a hit!  

Delicious recipe and not too complicated.  

Next week we have a request for apple pie so 

we are looking for a 

good recipe...

Weekly Pie Party

I am lacking in culinary skills.  Really I have no excuse.  

My parents are both really amazing cooks...

 Jeff's mama is a wonderful chef...

We even have a kitchen equipped 
with all of the necessary 

baking spaces and equipment. 

But alas, I am intimidated by baking.  

My husband donned me the "queen of liquid pies" 

after numerous failed culinary experiments.   

But there is a new sheriff in town ummm kitchen. 

Following a challenge from my daughter and her classmate to make fifty pies this year, roughly one a week, 

I have decided to become a baker.  

Not sure if that's something one decides or just is skilled at.  

Either way, it's ON!  

She'll help make pies learning to bake and reinforcing math skills whilst spending time with her culinary challenged mama.  Her sweet classmate from the preschool years will remind and encourage us and will be duly rewarded with a weekly slice of pie, solid or liquid.  I will benefit by spending good ole' quality time with my darlin' daughter while hopefully overcoming my liquid pie title and earn a place of prominence on the family heritage wall of bakers.  

Also, what better way to while away the time 

while waiting on our homestudy to be completed?  

Won't you join me on our weekly journey to baking bliss? 

I welcome any recipes or pie advice you can bestow.

Blessings,