Grandma-Based Food History
This pasta is made using stale breadcrumbs instead of flour. Based off of pisarei dumplings from Northern Italy, this dough can be turned either into gnocchi or a sheeted noodle, like tagliatelle.
You’re in charge of what nuts go in this pie. This isn’t a time to go out nut shopping; this is time to mine the strange crannies of your cupboard and make something delicious from your findings. Tips for your success: Toast all nuts/seeds. They …
Through years of trial & error, this all-butter pie crust recipe is my favorite. I give you a few options for what equipment to use. Remember to manage your temperature, don’t handle the dough too much, and bake it from chilled or frozen. Enjoy!
During this time of global sacrifice, I’m highlighting recipes that make use of pantry staples. These are the kinds of recipes you can go to even when you feel like you have nothing in your kitchen. This recipe in particular makes use of bacon grease …
“You don’t make pie. You make pie-buts.” Shirley’s son Doug told her one day. His logic was impeccable. Shirley McKee Eason made delicious pies for her family, but no matter what, she always found something wrong with them. Maybe the filling was too runny, or …
Happy Pie-Day Friday (or Friday Pie-Day, whatever)! We all need something fluffy and bright today, so lemon meringue pie was the perfect choice for this week. Lemon Meringue pie is near and dear to my heart. My Grandma Mary Jane (I called her Grams) would …
It’s becoming clear to me that nobody remembers the immortal song “Steal My Sunshine” by Canadian band Len as well as I do. Nobody seems to remember the two male protagonists, Matt and Tim, discussing why their friend Marc might be feeling down. In an …
This traditional steamed holiday pudding comes from Canada. Filled with unexpected ingredients like carrots, potatoes and breadcrumbs.
History of vinegar pie, my great-grandmother’s recipe AND my personal pie crust recipe…whoa.
Thin and crispy fried cookies, dusted in powdered sugar. Ukrainian-American recipe, traditionally made around Christmas.