Baking Basics

What`s more American than Mom and cherry pie? How `bout Mom`s cherry pie? Here I share a Mr. Food secret family recipe.

Nutrition experts keep telling us to eat more whole grains. If you would like to start baking with whole wheat flour, you do not have to get rid of your favorite recipes. It is true that whole...

Baking in a convection oven is similar to a regular oven, although the convection oven allows you to bake much faster and produce moister foods. When baking in a convection oven, you need to...

What we are going to make here is my version of shepherds pie, taco style. Shepards pie has been around for years, and can be made in numerous ways. It is very simple to make, delicious and will...

This is a recipe for a delicious and simple pie dough. This recipe yields enough to cover the bottom of 1 pie (Like in a pumpkin or other 'open face' pie). If you wish to make a pie with crust on...

The fact is pie crust is the common denominators of all pie. A delicious filling and a bad crust is a BAD pie. Why is it so hard to do with such few ingredients. It is probably the method. Follow...

I love the sweet simplicity in a piece of good apple pie. This simple family recipe is the key to getting that “Grandma’s baking” taste without necessarily having to invite Grandma over. A light,...

Wow ever try to make pie crust from scratch. Ugh! Well I decided to try and experiment and this is the best ever, easiest home made pie crust ever. And, if you want to impress people with your...

Cake decorating is an elaborate art form. It is truly amazing what a cake artist can do with icing and a few tips. Even cookies are decorated and look pretty for special events. The humble pie,...

If you love pumpkin pie, then you have to try pumpkin pie cake with cream cheese frosting. This recipe is pretty simple to prepare and will take about an hour to complete. Once it is complete you...

How to make pie crust from scratch? Apple, blueberry, strawberry, peach, cherry, rhubarb, pecan, peanut butter, sour cream raisin, pumpkin, custard, walnut-raisin and the list goes on... Who do...

Pie crusts are so versatile in baking- they can be used for savory or sweet, breakfast or dinner, fancy or casual. And there is nothing finer than being able to whip out a pie in a matter of...

Learn how to make a great pie crust in a matter of minutes

This buttery, flakey pastry crust is the ideal accompaniment to any pie, quiche, or tart. This truly is the perfect pie crust!

Convection ovens cook faster than standard ovens, because hot air is moved around the food when cooking. When properly baking pies in a convection oven the bottoms of the pies will not be darker...

Remember the flakey piecrust your grandma used to bake? Grandma wouldn't have been caught using a "store-bought" piecrust in all her life! But getting a piecrust to turn out right isn't...

Has this happened to you? You are ready to make a delicious dessert recipe. The recipe calls for Apple Pie Spice. But you don't have any Apple Pie Spice. What's a cook to do? It's so easy to make...

Did you ever wonder how the pies they make at the bakery are so perfect? I bet you've made a pumpkin pie that's tasted unbelievable, but it probably had a big crack down the middle after you...

As a small girl growing up my Mother and 2 of my Aunts were cooks, but my Aunt Laura was a pie maker, she made the best pies in our small town, maybe in the whole County, this recipe was hers and...

Raisin pie is a delicious and easy to bake fall treat. In earlier days, this pie was called the funeral pie and baked for families and served at wakes. It did not require refrigeration so it kept...

To complete a true "homemade" pie, you must make and roll your own dough. This takes practice, but isn't hard once you get the hang of it. Here are some tips for a novice pie maker!

WANT TO MAKE A HOMEMADE PIE CRUST BUT THOUGHT YOU COULDNT HERES A RECEIPE THAT TAKES YOU BACK TO GRANDMAS APPLE PIE DAYS...OH THE MEMORIES

Apple picking is a fun way to spend a Saturday. Enjoy the fresh air and sun and pick yourself a nice big bushel of apples. But now that you have apples stashed in every storage area in your...

Oatmeal has always been a favorite of mine. Now it's everyone's heart smart start for the day. Here is a very versatile, easy oatmeal mix for starting pancakes, muffins, cookies and desserts....

This recipe will guide you through the steps to make 4 pie crusts that you can chill and use or freeze for later. Sorry I don't have a photo to share right now.

There is nothing like a homemade pie however too many of us take the time to make a fabulous pie FILLING while using a store-bought crust. Following these short steps & you will never...

There is final a way to cut those creamy pies without making a mess.

Forgo the canned pumpkin pie mix and make a REAL homemade pumpkin pie. With these easy instructions, you can easily prepare a whole pumpkin from your garden so you can turn it into a delicious...

Bake delicious cookies, pies and cakes without refined sugar. To sweeten, choose maple syrup, rice syrup, molasses, fruit juices (apple, pear, pineapple), or honey, if not baked.

This recipe will show you how to make an all American apple pie from the crust to the filling.

Simple delicious crust that is easy to make and only takes minutes.

No matter what it is, oatmeal cookies to chicken pot pie, it always tastes better when grandma makes it. Why else would secret family recipes be such a historical cliché. Standing next to...

Many recipes call for a pre-baked pastry pie shell. If you don’t want to make your own crust from scratch, a frozen pie crust is a great option. Frozen pastry pie crusts are available in the...

This pie crust works with all kinds of fillings.

The easiest kind of pie crust, and perfect with the easiest kinds of fillings. Fill with chocolate pudding and top with whipped cream. Everyone will weep with delight at your culinary genius! Read...

Baking can seem daunting and time consuming. With these steps, you will be able to whip up some tasty treats for unexpected visitors, or bake a sweet when the mood strikes. Here are some ways to...

This yummy crumb crust can be used for any pie recipe that calls for a chocolate cookie crust. Since it uses graham crackers instead of chocolate sandwich cookies, you'll save not only money, but...

How to whip up a better batch of meringue for cookies, cakes or pies.

Use pie crust shields to protect the outer crust edge while the entire pie bakes to perfection. The proud feeling of spending hours making a homemade pie can be ruined when the pie crust burns....

Don't despair--there are endless ways to dress up a not-quite-perfect dessert. A little ice cream, a little creativity and voila`, your guests will never know what a disaster you averted.