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Making strawberry pie is going to require that you keep a few very specific things in mind. Make strawberry pie with help from a cooking professional in this free video clip.
Putting together bakery-quality pie crusts in your own home isn't some impossible goal that you'll never achieve. Make a bakery quality pie crust with help from a two-time winner of Food Network's Cupcake Wars in this free video clip.
Vegetarian pineapple pie is a lot easier to make than you might be thinking. Make vegetarian pineapple pie with help from a therapist and wellness chef in this free video clip.
Organic creamed coconut has rich flavors, great textures and is (most importantly) delicious. Learn about organic creamed coconut with help from a therapist and wellness chef in this free video clip.
A favorite dessert to serve with the simplest meal or at an elaborate dinner party, a pie offers numerous selections for delicious fillings. Choose a classic apple pie or create your own exotic combination of fruits. By venting a solid top crust, you allow the steam to escape and prevent your filling from overflowing. Transform the simple top crust into a decorative addition to the table with basic kitchen tools and a little creativity.
You can make the frozen key lime pie alcoholic drink by following a very specific recipe. Learn how to make the frozen key lime pie alcoholic drink with help from a bartender in this free video clip.
The pie in the face is a classic clown gag that's been practiced on stage and in shows for years. In the skit, one character throws a pie in to the face of another unsuspecting character, making a huge mess and making the audience laugh. A fake pie in the face should achieve the same comedic result without the same level of mess. Make your own fake pie in the face gag to get others laughing without requiring a huge clean up.
Pineapple is a flavorful source of fiber and vitamins A and C, and works well in a variety of delicious desserts. Canned pineapple is ready to use, relatively inexpensive and just right for making an easy, custardy pineapple pie that requires no baking. Pineapple is naturally sweet and little additional sweetener is needed. Use sugar substitute to make a pie appropriate for a diabetic diet, or if you're cutting calories. Add a few chopped walnuts to provide protein and a bit of crunch.
Don’t be intimidated by the arduous process of placing your pie crust. Executive pastry chef Heather Bertinetti gives you foolproof tips on how to get that dough safely and securely into place by using your rolling pin.
Bring the bourbon do the dessert table in an entirely different form – baked right into your pecan pie. Adding the kick of bourbon to the semi-sweet chocolate and buttery pecans makes this pie especially sweet and sinful.
You can make coconut cream pie by following a very specific recipe. Make a coconut cream pie with help from the winner of two Gourmand Cookbook Awards in this free video clip.
Even if you can’t bake a pie with any success, you can make a flawless pumpkin pie using felt fabric. Take this pie along to your Thanksgiving dinner and play a prank to the pumpkin enthusiasts at the dinner table. You can also place this faux version on an ornamental pie plate for a table centerpiece as part of an orange-inspired décor. Or, give this ever-lasting pumpkin pie to your child so she can serve it during her next tea party along with other felt foods, such as cupcakes.
The Facebook game "Pioneer Trail," formerly known as "FrontierVille," includes additional missions that were not available in the original version. As in the original game, however, a reward for harvesting apple trees is an apple pie. The more trees you have on your family's homestead, the more likely you are to receive a pie. When you receive an apple pie, it is added to your family's collection of items that members can use later. In fact, collecting five different items from the tree such as the apple pie and apple cider can net you a free pig and experience points.
A simple jack-o-lantern can get boring after a while, so spice things up by putting your carved pumpkin in a perilous situation. A drowning pumpkin is an oddity your neighbors and guests will enjoy. The drowning pumpkin is similar to other jack-o-lanterns, but you need to submerge it in water to get the proper effect. Make the water slightly murky so guests need to peer in deeply to see the pumpkin’s expression. This adds that extra bit of spookiness to the overall design of the pumpkin.
Skip the same old triangle-eyed jack-o'-lantern this year and opt for something a little more spooky and creative. Zombies are pop culture icons and make compelling and fun Halloween costumes, so extend their inspiration to pumpkins, too. Carving is optional if you'd rather use paint alone to decorate your pumpkin, and may lessen the hassle of creating a pumpkin creature. Use pumpkins of different sizes to create a zombie family.
A pumpkin pincushion is an entertaining way to bring seasonal decorating to the crafting process. Many pincushions look like apples or tomatoes, but changing the fabric will transform the pincushion from tomato into a bright orange pumpkin. The pumpkin pincushion is the ideal fall or thanksgiving gift for a crafty person. You can also use the pincushions as decorations. Add a black felt face to the pumpkin to transform it into a Halloween pincushion.
You can get a symbol of a pie, or even the Pi symbol (“π“), onto the BlackBerry to use as an emoticon on the device. To use a symbol as a custom emoticon, you will create an Autotext entry for the symbol. For example, you can configure an Autotext entry for the Pi symbol by assigning the symbol the autotext of “pi1.” Whenever you type “pi1" into an instant message or any other application that uses emoticons, the Pi symbol appears in the place of the letters.
In three easy steps, Heather Bertinetti shows the process to thickening a pie filling using a slurry. Slurries are cornstarch and sugar mixtures guaranteed to give your pie that perfect jelly-like filling.
Using croissants to make a crust is a delicious alternative that can be used in nearly any pie recipe, whether sweet or savory. Not only is it far easier to make than pastry, but it is even more tasty and requires fewer ingredients.
Sweet potato pie is a homely Southern favorite, very similar in flavor and texture to pumpkin pie. It's even easier to make from scratch, given that sweet potatoes require somewhat less preparation than pumpkin does. Where pumpkin requires seeding, roasting, peeling, pureeing and cooking down to a suitably thick consistency, sweet potatoes only need to be baked or boiled whole in their jackets. In some cases there will be some stringy fibers in the pulp, which should be removed before making the pie filling.
When you think of baking a cake, you probably envision it rising and baking for 30 minutes or more in an oven. However, it is entirely possible to cut that time in half by cooking it in the microwave. The microwave is not intended for baking, and you should not try to cook a traditional cake recipe in one. Cooks can formulate cake recipes for microwave preparation, though. Mississippi mud pie recipes vary in form. Some are true pies, while others are cake. You can prepare a cake version of the dish in a microwave. By adding ingredients in a…
Steam cooking foods keeps dumplings soft and moist, keeps vegetables crisp and nutritious and gently cooks delicate foods when boiling, baking or roasting is too harsh. Many different kinds of steamers are currently made and sold for home cooking, from inexpensive microwavable steamers and baskets to pricey stainless steel and electric products. But you can easily create a makeshift steam cooker with a few basic items that are already in your kitchen.
The thick, bright orange pulp of pumpkins had long been a favorite of the Aztec, Mayan and Inca people before becoming a nourishing staple for early European settlers of the New World. A winter squash belonging to the same family (Curcurbitacae) as melons, cucumbers and gourds, pumpkins have a sweet, rich flesh perfectly suited for making pies, breads and soups. Like other hard squash, pumpkins are difficult to peel when raw. Baking or boiling the pumpkin makes it easier to cut and remove the pulp from the shell.
The advantages of cooking with steam are many. Steam cooks food faster and, unlike with boiling or frying, very few of the nutrients are lost. Steaming is a quick, economical and healthy way to prepare a wide variety of dishes. If you do not have a steam cooker, you can make a quick makeshift one using an aluminum pan. Be careful when you are cooking with steam, as it's much hotter than boiling water.
Making a jelly for Halloween should, ideally, make the most of what the late-autumn bounty of fruit offers. Pumpkins make an ideal base for jelly, and, in their gelled form, have a color and appearance commonly associated with Halloween celebrations. Their freshness peaks around that time of year, and fresh fruit makes a jelly superior in taste, color and texture to those comprised of out-of-season or canned fruits. You can substitute other autumn fruits for Halloween-themed jelly, or use the pumpkin as a base and combine it with fruits that complement it in color and taste.
Mulberries come in red, white, pink or black and resemble blackberries or raspberries. Mulberries are sweet and juicy and are highly sought after for pastries and wedding cakes. Mulberries are fragile and are at their best for only a few days. Therefore, they are not often available in stores. Mulberries have very thin skins and a high water content, making them susceptible to mold and fermentation. There are a few steps you can take to make sure you get the most out of your mulberries.
Dessert cakes can be divided into two categories: shortening or sponge. Shortening cakes use butter or shortening while the lighter sponge variety uses egg whites. If you want a tender, flaky crust or moist cake, you need to blend the shortening into the flour. Some people use butter knives or a pastry blender to break up the shortening, but dirtying up these extra tools isn't necessary. Use your fingers to "cut" the shortening and blend it into the flour to make a smooth dough.
Pumpkins have several uses. Around Halloween, they are used to make Jack-o-lanterns and pies. Pumpkins can also be used to make a sweet-tasting brandy through the distillation of fermented pumpkin wine. Depending on how long you want to age your pumpkin brandy, the process will take at least two weeks. However, at the end of the process, you will have pumpkin liquor that you can enjoy. All you need is a few basic supplies and you can be ready to distill your own pumpkin brandy.
Fresh mulberries are both nutritious and delicious. Whether eaten raw or used in your favorite recipes, these tasty fruits are a good source of both protein and vitamin c. Very ripe mulberries are soft and can be easily crushed. This makes it difficult to remove the stems without bruising or damaging the fruit. Many home cooks choose to leave the stems attached for this reason. While the process of removing the stems may be time consuming, serving these berries stem-free makes them more enjoyable, whether served whole or processed through cooking.
Pumpkins, members of the squash family, are native to North America and are harvested in the autumn. People often envision pumpkins as festive harvest and Thanksgiving decorations or scary jack-o-lanterns for Halloween. While pumpkins can make fun decorations, they are also delicious to eat. When roasted, they can make a sweet and tasty treat if seasoned appropriately.
Crisco, or any type of shortening, can be an integral part of making a cake. From firming a frosting to greasing the pan, the inclusion of shortening in your cake-making arsenal is a must. Shortening can also be used within the cake batter itself, depending on the needs of your recipe.
Mulberries look like blackberries in shape and sometimes color, but these small fruits are unrelated and have a different flavor than blackberries. The berries grow on the mulberry tree or shrub. White and red berry varieties reach maturity in late spring. The dark purple, blackberry-like varieties are ready for harvest in summer. Use the fruits as you do blackberries and other small fruits in pies, baked goods or jams. Mulberries have a short fresh storage life, but freezing allows you to save them for a year or longer.
Pureeing pumpkin in a Cuisinart is accomplished using a SmartStick Hand Blender (CSB-77). The handheld device operates effortlessly. While the SmartStick Hand Blender comes with several blade and whisk attachments, use the blending assembly device for pureeing. Preparing the pumpkin for pureeing is the trick to ensure your delicious treat -- whether it is a soup or spread -- turns out smooth and wholesome.
If you want the best refreshment for fall lean towards a pumpkin flavored one. Canned pumpkin can be used in drinks as well as pie. You can impress your guests by making a creative drink such as pumpkin nog or a pumpkin pie cocktail.
Dumplings are a feature of most of the world's cuisines, in one guise or another. There are two main varieties. One type is a ball of dough, usually steamed in a soup or stew; the other is a pasta-like dough wrapped around a sweet or savory filling. Both kinds can be made with frozen dough, making them more convenient for busy cooks.
You may want to substitute for eggs when making brownies from a mix because of allergies, dietary restrictions, lower fat and fewer calories -- or simply to save a trip to the grocery store. Several different ingredients can be used in place of eggs, including everything from packaged egg substitutes to flax meal, gelatin, cornstarch and bananas.
Baking your own pumpkin pie from scratch is a delicious way to share your baking skills while enjoying a scrumptious seasonal pie at the same time. When you are preparing your pumpkin pie, you may choose to freeze the pie before you begin baking to give yourself more time or to prepare additional pies. Freezing pumpkin pies before baking is possible and does not require extensive cooking skills.
Whether you've decided to make your own pie dough from scratch or have bought it pre-made at the store, you'll no doubt wonder how to make the pie attractive. There are many pie molds and cutters available that can make this step easy, but with only a fork, a butter knife or your own hands you can achieve many of the same pretty designs when molding your pie dough before baking. The phrase "easy as pie" will make more sense when you consider the following techniques.
Whoever coined the term "easy as pie," likely never tried to make a homemade pie. Once you learn the tips to making a flawless, flaky piecrust, the next pastry mountain to climb is to create a classic lattice top for your homemade pie. Fortunately, creating latticework isn't as complicated as it looks.
Pies have been around for centuries and the process of baking a pie has changed little. Early American settlers made pies as a way to stretch small food provisions, as pie crusts require less flour than bread and didn't require a brick oven for baking. To make a pie, you must have a pie dish, which can come in various sizes. Pie dishes might also be called pie plates or pie tins.
Apple dumplings are a well-loved dessert that consists of a cinnamon-spiced peeled and cored apple surrounded by a golden brown, crispy dough exterior. Traditionally, this tasty treat is served warm and it is often covered in heavy syrup and topped with whipped cream or ice cream. To prolong their freshness, leftover dumplings can either be stored in the refrigerator or freezer. Although apple dumplings can be eaten cold, to really enjoy them at their best, heat the leftover dumplings up in the oven to enjoy that fresh-baked flavor.
The rich taste of pumpkin flesh is a staple in a variety of dishes during the autumn months in North America. It is used in savory foods, such as pumpkin stews, and desserts, like the perennial favorite, pumpkin pie. Historically used for thousands of years by the Native Americans, pumpkin was most commonly cooked over an open fire. This would caramelize the sugars in the gourd, giving it a more complex and sweet flavor, as well as softening the flesh in order to consume it.
Lemon pie filling, or lemon curd, is a custard made with lemons, sugar, eggs and butter. The creamy filling is the base for classic lemon meringue pie, but it is a versatile ingredient for various other desserts as well. Lemon curd is easy to make at home, and it is also available in shelf-stable cans. Use it to replace jam or fruit preserves in virtually any recipe.
Apple pie is a delicious dessert that is ingrained in American culture. The term "as American as apple pie" embodies the nation's love for this dessert. The Dutch apple pie and the French apple pie are two tasty variations. Most home bakers confuse Dutch apple pie and French apple pie, but they are two distinct desserts. The Dutch pie is similar to the traditional apple pie, except it has a single crust. True French apple pie is served upside down and it is called Tarte Tatin.
Pie is one of America's favorite desserts, and for good reason. The just-right fruit pie has a flaky and buttery crust and a tart yet sweet, properly thickened filling. If you are setting out to make a delectable fruit pie you may be so caught up with fine-tuning the crust that you nearly forget it takes work to perfect the filling, too. In order to create a masterpiece of a pie, follow a few steps so your filling achieves the desired thickness.
Freezing fruits and vegetables is an excellent method for preserving them until you are ready to cook. If you find yourself with an abundance of lemons and no way to use them, sticking them in the freezer for a few weeks may help save them from the waste bucket. Freezing peeled lemons will preserve their juices and keep them fresh -- you can take them out and use them in recipes as needed. Freezing lemons is relatively simple and takes only a few minutes.
Seasonal fresh pumpkin can be used in all sorts of recipes. Many people grew up eating canned pumpkin in pies and baked goods, but a fresh pumpkin has a richer taste, undiluted by the extra fats and sugar often found in store-bought pumpkin puree. When choosing a fresh pumpkin, avoid the large "jack-o-lantern" field pumpkins, and stick to smaller varieties, such as sugar pie pumpkins.
Pumpkins are a sweet and nutty flavored vegetable that you can enjoy in several interesting ways. Bright orange in color, pumpkins contain fiber, minerals and vitamins including beta carotene, an antioxidant that offers several health benefits. Enjoy the wholesome taste and nutrition of fresh pumpkins by using the flesh to prepare a wide range of meals including sweet and savory dishes.
Decorating desserts is not always reserved for only cakes, cookies and candy. You can decorate pie as well, though a little creativity may need to come in to play as the tops of pies vary depending on the ingredients. When working with pumpkin pie, keep the time of year in mind as you think of ways to set your pie apart from the rest.
Although many people consider it to be a vegetable, pumpkin is actually a fruit. While canned pumpkin is a common item in the pantry, a fresh pumpkin can be processed, with the flesh used to bake pie or cook soup. Pumpkins used for cooking should be harvested before the first hard frost. When pumpkins are ripe and ready for picking, the vines and leaves die and the shell hardens, turning from yellow to bright orange.
