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Mar 16 2008

Celebrate the Holidays Vegan Style with Vegan Pumpkin Pie

Published by Christine under Pies, Vegan

Pumpkin pie is definitely an American staple for holiday meals.  The traditional pumpkin pie is full of dairy and eggs, not to mention the lard that is typically present in flaky pastry crusts.  This has made it off-limits to vegans and even strict vegetarians since time immemorial.  However, the widespread availability of vegan baking substitutes [...]

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Jan 25 2008

Southern Sweet Potato Pie

Published by Jennifer under Pies, Recipes - Desserts

For those who’ve heard of sweet potato pie for years, but never tasted it, this is a great recipe for the Southern classic.
Makes One Pie Prep Time: 15 minutes
Bake Time: 1 hour Chill Time: 2 Hours
2 cups mashed sweet potatoes* or yams
1 cup heavy cream
1/2 cup BeeHive or Crown Golden Corn Syrup
2 eggs
1/2 cup brown [...]

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Nov 22 2007

Traditional Pumpkin Pie Goes Organic

More Than a Million Americans will Bake with Organic Pumpkin this Thanksgiving
(ARA) – What would the holidays be without pumpkin pie? It’s an American tradition and it may be hard to imagine how one could improve on such a classic dessert.
This year, why not make your pumpkin pie as close as possible to the way [...]

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Sep 04 2007

A Key Lime Recipe to Tickle the Taste Buds

Published by Jennifer under Pies, Recipes - Desserts

One of the most refreshing pies that are especially popular in the summer is the key lime pie. With a refreshing sweet tart taste, this citrusy custard-like dessert is a cooling way to get your sweets in on a hot day. Unlike many other pies, the key lime pie recipe has come out relatively unscathed [...]

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Feb 14 2007

Treat Your Sweetie Pie to Something Special

Published by Jennifer under Pies, Recipes - Desserts

Looking for a way to show your sweetie pie he or she is special? Why not say it with pie? By its very nature, pie is meant to be shared, making it the perfect treat to show someone you care. So, invite the “apple pie of your eye” for some pie and get to know [...]

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