Apple Galette DF GF

Galette is a term used in French cuisine to designate various types of flat round or freeform crusty cakes or pies. It is a rustic form of pie and is perfect for Gluten-Free dough. They are very easy to make because they are in effect formless. If creating a perfect pie crust intimidates you, then this…

Give the Gift of Apple Pie

* This is a long post although easy to create if you are using canned filling and pre-made pie dough. Otherwise read the entire post before starting THX! Every year I give gifts to all the homes in our neck of the woods.  Last year it was poinsettias and cards. This year I gave several…

French “Canadian” Tourtière

A traditional Tourtière (meat pie) served customarily on Christmas Eve in Lower Canada. I saw this recipe and looked at the background on it.  Back in the day the pie was made with game meat, rabbit or moose; it was eventually turned over to Pork, but with the pork being such a dry meat other…

Apple Crumble Pie

What is more American than Apple Pie, what time of the year is better than the Holiday season to cook it?  And what is better than making it yourself, don’t purchase the pre-made pies at the store, take some pride in yourself and create your own magnum opus.  I won’t lie to you; it is…

Double Layer Pumpkin Cheesecake

I am not a big aficionado of baking; the only time I really do bake is around the holidays. My Husband loves sweets as do the kids; they will try one of everything, just to have them in the house. Because I don’t particularly like sweets we don’t typically have a ton in the house….