This is the apple pie I made for Thanksgiving, and it was a big hit.  Before you begin, you need a batch of pie dough.  While it is chilling in the refrigerator for an hour, you can get your pie filling ready.
I used four Fuji apples, about three pounds before trimming.  They keep their structure [...]

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As I mentioned Thursday, I made an apple pie to take to my girlfriend’s house for Thanksgiving.  This is the recipe for the pie crust, which can be used for any sort of pie.  It makes enough for both a bottom and top crust.  This is the hand mixing method.
You need 2 1/2 cups of [...]

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Last weekend my girlfriend brought back two pieces of pumpkin pie from home, so Tuesday night we feasted.  Of course we needed whipped cream, and seeing as I’d never made it before, we walked to the nearby IGA and picked up a half pint of heavy whipping cream.
First, let me just say that cream is [...]

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Here is a quick recipe for blondies (non-chocolate brownies). We made these first as a snack for my girlfriend’s study group for one of her classes. They were so delicious that I wanted some for myself, so I made them again.
You’ll need one and a half cups all-purpose flour, one teaspoon baking powder, [...]

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