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Cakespy: The Pumpkin-Apple-Pecan Pie
Thanks for the comments, everyone. One thing that I don't know if I made clear in the writeup is that this construction for a pie is ideal for crust-lovers: you can get a full side of crust in addition to the bottom and the back!
Jennywren: I think that each of these pie fillings can stand on its own if you prefer to have three separate pies, but I think that some weird reaction happened when they baked together, and each got a little aromatic infusion from the other flavors which was actually quite nice!
BigGirlPhoebz: Whoa, that looks amazing!
Cakespy: Sweet Potato Tarte Tatin
gingergin: Once you've flipped it, the puff pastry will be on the bottom and holds up nicely. We ate ours within 2 days; it tasted best the day made and the next day. The only problem I would see with portability is that the sweet potatoes are quite soft after baking. I wonder if you might consider baking it in a pie plate and then transporting it in that, and then flipping once you've reached your destination?
Cakespy: Cherry Almond Osgood Pie
Thanks for sharing, Carol! I also just had a friend who made it and didn't have cloves so she omitted them, and it tasted fine like that too!
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Sugar Rush: Malted Milk Cake at Momofuku Milk Bar
Oh my god, I need to try this!
Cakespy: The Pumpkin-Apple-Pecan Pie
Thanks for the comments, everyone. One thing that I don't know if I made clear in the writeup is that this construction for a pie is ideal for crust-lovers: you can get a full side of crust in addition to the bottom and the back!
Jennywren: I think that each of these pie fillings can stand on its own if you prefer to have three separate pies, but I think that some weird reaction happened when they baked together, and each got a little aromatic infusion from the other flavors which was actually quite nice!
BigGirlPhoebz: Whoa, that looks amazing!
Cakespy: Sweet Potato Tarte Tatin
gingergin: Once you've flipped it, the puff pastry will be on the bottom and holds up nicely. We ate ours within 2 days; it tasted best the day made and the next day. The only problem I would see with portability is that the sweet potatoes are quite soft after baking. I wonder if you might consider baking it in a pie plate and then transporting it in that, and then flipping once you've reached your destination?
Cakespy: Cherry Almond Osgood Pie
Thanks for sharing, Carol! I also just had a friend who made it and didn't have cloves so she omitted them, and it tasted fine like that too!
Cakespy: Cherry Almond Osgood Pie
Aww thanks for the sweet comment, Brunswickstew! I am still really sorry for the confusion. When less clove-ified it is quite good. Hopefully I can redeem myself next week with another delicious and studiously proof-read recipe.
Cakespy: Cherry Almond Osgood Pie
I am so sorry about that, @brunswickstew -- you are right, I mis-typed. I am so terribly sorry - I did mean teaspoon. Would love to make it up to you by swapping pie recipes! Feel free to email!
Cakespy: Cherry Almond Osgood Pie
Oh my gosh! I am so sorry--I DID mean teaspoons. I can't believe I did that to you, brunswickstew!! I have updated the recipe. So sorry about that!
Cakespy: Leftover Halloween Candy Pie
Haha! I think AmyRuth put it well: To those who choose not to partake in the madness, DON'T!
I should add a note about the recipe here too. If you make this, if you've used candies that are more firm in texture, be sure to slice the pie while it is still warm as it will harden a bit once it cools. You can warm slices up in the microwave for about 15 seconds before serving.
Portland, Oregon: Ken's Artisan Pizza
I have been to (and enjoyed!) Ken's bakery, and have been so curious about the pizza place. Based on your review, I am now even more curious to try it--the Fennel Sausage, Onion, and Calabrian Chile Pizza looks pretty awesome.
Help! Whoopie Pies...
I know it's traditional to used plastic wrap to cover whoopie pies--it is said that it's not a "true" whoopie pie unless half of the cookie pulls off with the plastic wrap-- but in my opinion they should be individually wrapped in waxed paper. As for saving the ones you've got, I'd go with leaving them out in the open, either uncovered or under a cake dome, so that they can dry out a little and lose a bit of that saturation.
Cakespy: Nanaimo Bars
Thanks all. I first tasted these when I moved to Seattle, where you see them around sometimes because we're not too far from Nanaimo (relatively). It was like an epiphany. And to @rhinny 's point -- I moved to the West coast from NYC, and while I feel like I saw something similar once or twice, no way can the city claim ownership.
Cakespy: Homemade Candy Corn
Beckyleeprice: Generally the paste food colorings are super concentrated, so you would want to add a lot less. I don't have much experience with them but it's worth a shot. I would just add a very little bit at a time.
Cakespy: Homemade Candy Corn
Thanks everyone!
Thoomin: I actually made these without a candy thermometer. Now, I am sure that this is probably a crime, but they actually turned out just fine. I made two batches to make sure it wasn't just dumb luck, and both times they were ok!
Jujyfruit: I am not 100% sure but I think that these candies are built to last. The one concern is that they probably shouldn't be stacked on top of each other because they might stick.
Cakespy: Chocolate Peanut Butter Special K Bars
Thanks all! Yes, I instantly fell in love with these. I am so glad that I have come across them, even if I have to lament all those childhood years spent without them!
@wheatfoot: I love the idea of the butterscotch chips with chocolate chips for the topping. Thanks for the tip!
@greenbean and @heartofglass: Oh yeah--you've got to have a big plate of these nearby and take a big bite the next time one of those Special K diet commercials come on!
Cakespy: Bacon, Cereal, and Orange Juice Breakfast Cookies
Thanks everyone!! I shared some of the doubt expressed in other comments, but after I came across the recipe I just couldn't get it out of my head.
Also, as an added note, I did freeze some, and they freeze well--but I should say that the salty-bacon flavor did develop more in the ones that were frozen and then thawed, so if you like a stronger savory-salty flavor, you might like to allow them to "age" a bit.
Cakespy: Chocolate Cakes Grilled in Orange Shells
Hey Wayward daughter: I'd go at it with a fork (or, even better, a spoon, to scoop out all the cakey bits from inside of the orange).
Seriously Meatless: Devilishly Handsome Eggs with Smoked Paprika
Hey...these look familiar! I am lucky enough to have actually tried these, and I can attest to their deliciousness.
Cakespy: CupShake, a Cupcake Milkshake
Ed: Thanks for so politely avoiding the fact that this recipe is basically the antithesis of your Serious Diet and offering such sweet words of welcome!
Dcarl: It is one of those things that skirts the line between awesome and awful--it's true!
Trilby: I can see how those "purees" might turn you off to...well, many sorts of liquid foods! ha!
Cakespy: Spiced Jumbles With Vanilla Frosting
Michaelnatkin: I know! Apparently as I have heard from another reader, there is a very delicious boiled peanut butter chocolate cookie out there. I've never tasted it though! Awesome to see you as well this weekend! :-)
Cakespy: Spiced Jumbles With Vanilla Frosting
Interesting to see how that gap was bridged. Thank you Smbetz! Also speaking to the confusion about the name, I have heard that "jumble" as a cookie actually precedes "jumble" used as a state of confusion. I'm going to have to check out the books you mentioned, they may shed some light on that too!
Cakespy: Spiced Jumbles With Vanilla Frosting
"Rock cakes" -- I love that! I'll bet a lot of different cookies share common ancestry--isn't it fascinating?
Cakespy on Why Whoopie Pies Ain't All That
OK, so you'd rather eat a whoopie pie (stupid name and all!). But it's got me wondering about how we might prove which dessert is truly the strongest in this epic battle for the public's affections. Perhaps there are more scientific ways to prove which is the strongest dessert-- seeing which one fares better when dropped off of a 10 story building...or which one looks better after being run over by a car? Watch out, I've got my cake science hat on.
Critic-Turned-Cook Gets a Beer Lesson
This is so awesome!! I only like beer that has a lot of hops, so this is great. I have to try the Big Sky one. I printed this out for Mr. Spy too!!! Thanks Leslie!
Cook the Book: 'Mrs. Rowe's Little Book of Southern Pies'
Alas, my biggest triumph and worst disaster occurred on the same day. I get teary thinking of the gorgeous black and white cake (like a b/w cookie, but huge) that I helped my mom make...and just as it was about to be served to the birthday boy (my dad) she dripped and dropped it, frosting-side down. This cake was a goner. Oh my god, I think I am going to cry just thinking about it. Winning this book would definitely help.
Healthy & Delicious: Blueberry Salsa
This is an awesome idea! I'll bet it would be interesting as part of a brunch, too...maybe with some cornmeal pancakes and sausage for instance?
Cakespy: The Pumpkin-Apple-Pecan Pie
@KevinB In the note above the recipe: "I have included the recipe for one generous pie crust and a full pie's worth of each filling."
Cakespy: The Pumpkin-Apple-Pecan Pie
3 1/2 cups of sugar, PLUS a cup of syrup in ONE pie? Man, the American Diabetic Institute is going to thank you for all the new customers.
Cakespy: The Pumpkin-Apple-Pecan Pie
Tri-Pie = brilliant.
Cakespy: The Pumpkin-Apple-Pecan Pie
I would love to make minipies like the peace pie so each person can have their own triple treat. For dinner, serve cornish game hens so everyone can have their own little bird, too. :)
Cakespy: The Pumpkin-Apple-Pecan Pie
I love it! Only 2 of 12 at my Thanksging like mincemeat or pumpkin- so thats my 1/2 and 1/2. We already have apple, pecan pies, pound cake and fruitcake. So a little less of the least favorite pies will not be a problem!
Cakespy: The Pumpkin-Apple-Pecan Pie
Not sure if I understand the point of the peace sign version, unless you're trying to bake less pie (which might actually be a really good idea if you aren't having many people over), because then you'd still have to eat three slices of pie to get all three flavors. It's cute though.
I've had pecan-pumpkin pie before, and I thought that was superior to either of its "parents". Basically the gooey custard stuff in the pecan pie was replaced with pumpkin pie filling. Therefore, it retained the best part of the pecan pie (the pecan top) while the pumpkin seemed to benefit from the shelter (I'm one of those people who doesn't like the skin on the pudding).
Interesting that pumpkins and apples don't seem to play well together. I wouldn't have expected that.
Cakespy: The Pumpkin-Apple-Pecan Pie
Dorie Greenspan has a great "Pumpcan" pie in Baking From My Home To Yours... at least it's 2 out of 3?
Cakespy: The Pumpkin-Apple-Pecan Pie
I like the concept, but I'd rather just have three pies...this time of year is the only time I justify actually having several desserts at once, on the same plate. More pie, please!
Cakespy: Cherry Almond Osgood Pie
consider basalmic vinegar ...
:-)
Cakespy: Sweet Potato Tarte Tatin
Where did that cute pumpkin pie slice image come from?
Cakespy: Sweet Potato Tarte Tatin
The solution to the problem would be to start with dessert first! :)
Thanks for the recipe. I'll need to get more sweet potatoes to try this out. I just used up my last load! My husband is going to kill me...
Cakespy: Cherry Almond Osgood Pie
I printed it out with the TBL directions but as I was grating my nutmeg it occurred to me that I had never in my life put a TBL of spice in anything, much less 3 of them. I came back to find the revised recipe and I still cut the spice to 1/2 tsp of each and it was delicious.
Cakespy: Leftover Halloween Candy Pie
I just found a pie crust in my freezer, and the local supermarket has a huge amount of priced-down candies on sale...hmmm, yep, this is going to work for Friday coffee break. :)
Portland, Oregon: Ken's Artisan Pizza
I think that Ken's has a nice blend of the Neapolitan style with the bold American palate. Honestly, on pizzas like the margarita, I think the sauce tends to be too much and overpower the crust and cheese. It's when you put some spicy sausage and peppers on it that it works best (though then the crust begins to disappear). That's why it's my third favorite in Portland behind Scholls and Nostrana. I think those tend to be more balanced -- though all three have great ingredients and execution.
@LA Maven
You keep threatening to come up here and eat some 'za yet never do. Put our pizza where your mouth is. ;-) And email me if you do make your way.
Cakespy: Leftover Halloween Candy Pie
My left over goes to the local hospitals ER breakroom. It does'nt last long there.
Cakespy: Cherry Almond Osgood Pie
@cakespy: Well, if nothing else I hope I saved someone else from clove overdose.
@cybercita: Normally, I would taste for seasoning, but with raw eggs you can never be too safe...
To everyone else: This is probably an excellent recipe (the revised one) because (I'm embarrassed to admit it, but...) my husband and I were so starved for sugar that we ended up eating the whole spiced filled nightmare of a pie anyway!?!?!?
Cakespy: Leftover Halloween Candy Pie
hey! I saw this a few days ago and searched and searched for it so I could make it today! You might add a tag just called Candy Pie to make it easier for folks to find it. I finally remembered you calling it leftover halloween candy pie and thats how I finally found you!
Love the pie!
Help! Whoopie Pies...
I just made Pumpkin Whoopie Pies from an old issue of Rachael ray's magazine and they came out great. I had to bake them a few minutes more than the recipe said as they were still under done but otherwise they were great. I wonder why this happened to yours. I have no help for you. Sorry.
Cakespy: Leftover Halloween Candy Pie
I think there needs to be a salty balance to make this perfect...maybe a crust made from crushed pretzels! While I'd never make this (so I say now), I think it's a fun idea for a party or gathering!
Cakespy: Leftover Halloween Candy Pie
Serious or not (and yeah, I know this is Serious Eats), this is hilarious!
Cakespy: Leftover Halloween Candy Pie
It might do better to add Halloween peeps in the mix and avoid anything that has a hard candy shell or anything that IS hard candy. Otherwise you WILL be making a trip to the dentist!
Cakespy: Leftover Halloween Candy Pie
It might do better to add Halloween peeps in the mix and avoid anything that has a hard candy shell or anything that IS hard candy. Otherwise you WILL be making a trip to the dentist!
Cakespy: Leftover Halloween Candy Pie
Sorry, but vanilla Tootsie Rolls are far too precious a thing for this application. Showed the recipe to my honey and he heartily approves. Although this year we gave out Smartees and Dumdums...I don't think those would work so well.
Cakespy: Leftover Halloween Candy Pie
@Christina...the York Patties and Almond Joy sound like AWESOME additions to this pie!! Mmmmmmm!
@the negatrons...no body is forcing you to make this. Just smile and nod!
Cakespy: Leftover Halloween Candy Pie
I am so not feeling this, though admit to admiring that fine crust. But if you're melting leftover candy, why not use a store-bought shell?
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Oh my god, I need to try this!