HOMEMADE PANCAKES

INGREDIENTS: 3/4 cup milk 2 tbsp white vinegar (see note) 1 cup all purpose flour 2 tbsp white sugar 1 tsp baking powder 1/2 tsp baking soda 1/2 tsp salt 1 egg 2 tbsp melted butter 1 tsp vanilla DIRECTIONS: Combine the milk and vinegar in a small bowl for 10 minutes to “sour”. This…

HOMEMADE BLUEBERRY CRUMB PIE

Although I love pie (now who doesn’t love pie?), I have been trying for 30 years to make a great pie crust without it falling apart on me.  On this last attempt, it did kinda fall apart but I believe I finally figured out why.  I didn’t add enough cold water.  I originally only added…

MINIATURE CHICKEN MEAT PIES

INGREDIENTS: Makes 6 miniature pies OR 2 regular sized pies 3 boxes of Pillsbury pie crusts (2 crusts per box) Use only 2 boxes if making large pies. 1 – 16 oz. package Steamfresh Family Size frozen mixed vegetables cooked per instructions. 6-8 cooked bone-in chicken thighs or 6 thighs, 2-3 legs 6 medium-size potatoes…

NEW YORK STYLE CHEESECAKE

INGREDIENTS: 2 cups graham cracker crumbs ½ cup (1 stick) butter, melted 1 cup sugar, divided 2 lbs. cream cheese, softened 2 large eggs, lightly beaten 1 tsp. vanilla extra 2 tbsp. cornstarch 1 cup sour cream   DIRECTIONS: Preheat oven to 450°. In a bowl, place graham cracker crumbs, butter and 2 Tbsp. sugar;…

CRUMBED TOP APPLE PIE

INGREDIENTS: 1 recipe for Flaky Pie Dough 6 Tbsp. unsalted butter, melted ¼ Cup packed light brown sugar 1 ¼ Cup all-purpose flour 6-7 Large Granny Smith Apples or whatever apples you desire, peeled, cored & cut into thick slices ¾ Cup sugar 1 Tbsp. lemon juice 1 Tsp. ground cinnamon ¼ Tsp. ground nutmeg…