Thanksgiving is just a week away! I’m sure I am not alone in wondering where the year went. The boys’ school lets out for the summer on December 14th, so we are busy with end-of-the-year exams and projects. Everyone is ready for long break. Despite the summer heat, we do celebrate Thanksgiving with an oven-roasted [...]
14
Nov
2011
Thanksgiving menu
Tags: berry pie, cranberry sauce, dried cranberries, egg-free, egg-free pumpkin pie, La Chocolatine, porcini stuffing, Pumpkin pie, Thanksgiving, turkey, wild mushroom stuffing
22
Nov
2009
Egg-free pumpkin pudding or pie filling
A friend of mine needs to make an egg-free pumpkin pie for Thanksgiving, as her daughter is allergic to eggs. I love a cooking challenge, so I volunteered to come up with a recipe. This cornstarch pudding has all the richness of a classic pumpkin pie, but it is egg free and lower fat than [...]
01
Aug
2009
Pumpkin pie
Tags: butternut squash, Pumpkin pie
Pumpkin pie is a real treat. Unfortunately, what passes for pumpkin pie these days is usually made with a store-bought crust, canned pumpkin, and evaporated milk. The result is heavy and often unappetizing. In contrast, real pumpkin pie, made with fresh pumpkin puree and real cream, is a light, spicy custard. Once you’ve had the [...]