Mint Brownie Pie

This Mint Brownie Pie combines two favorite flavors...chocolate and mint! Decadent and 

fudgy, this dessert is perfect for any special occasion and will satisfy any sweet tooth!

Winter has officially arrived here in Michigan. After several weeks of unseasonably warm temps, we got our first snowfall this weekend. Along with that came wind and really cold temperatures. I already feel like I'm in hibernation mode! I'll be honest with you, I've lived in Michigan my entire life but I am not a fan of winter. Although the snow is beautiful to look at, I hate being cold and I can't stand icy roads. But I suck it up and deal with it though because there are so many other things to love about our beautiful state. 

Lemon Strawberry Pie

This beautiful Lemon Strawberry Pie is the perfect dessert to serve for any party or 

special occasion! It's light and airy, full of flavor, and so simple to make!

It may only be February, but I'm already dreaming of spring. It's hard to believe this month is almost half over, and before we know it March will be here. I can't wait to see green grass, green tree buds, and hear the birds singing. Surprisingly enough, this winter has been pretty mild here in Michigan (knock on wood!) and I've been lucky to hear some birds chirping lately. Maybe it was the birds that got me in the spring mood and pushed me to make this Lemon Strawberry Pie. Or maybe I just wanted pie....

Strawberry Rhubarb Pie #SundaySupper

 This classic Strawberry Rhubarb Pie is the perfect summer dessert for any picnic or gathering. 

The combination of sweet strawberries and tart rhubarb just can't be beat!

My Dad's favorite dessert has been Strawberry Rhubarb Pie for as long as I can remember. My grandma grew rhubarb in her backyard and honestly I never liked it as a kid. It looked different and when she had me taste it a few times, I thought it was very sour. As with many foods that I disliked as a child, little did I know that one day I would end up falling in love with rhubarb!

Since Father's Day is right around the corner, I decided to surprise my dad with a homemade strawberry rhubarb pie. I actually had to look up how to buy and clean rhubarb since I'd never worked with it before! Surprisingly enough it was quite easy, and my pie turned out perfectly.

Blueberry Slab Pie #SundaySupper

This super simple Blueberry Slab Pie is the perfect dessert to feed a crowd. Grab a fork and lets dig in!

Warm weather has finally arrived in Michigan and it feels like summer. Although it's not technically summer yet, Memorial Day is the kick off to the season in my house. Now starts the BBQ's, potlucks, pool parties and family reunions. Some of my favorite summer events.

With those parties comes food, which means we're usually bringing a dish along with us when we visit family and friends. There are so many delicious dishes to bring, but of course I love to bring dessert. And this simple Blueberry Slab Pie is my new favorite.

Toasted Coconut Cream Pie with Caramel Drizzle

Give your Coconut Cream Pie a special touch by sprinkling it with toasted coconut and a sweet caramel drizzle! 
It's the perfect dessert for Spring.

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Ready or not, Easter is almost here! We still have just over a couple of weeks to go, but I've already begun to plan my menu. My family will be coming to our house for the holiday, so I'm working on to-do lists of table settings, decorations, and most importantly, food. A delicious ham with all fixin's, sides, rolls, and of course, dessert. I think I should have put that on the list first!

Every year my mom and I both make desserts for the holidays. You see, she loves to bake just as much as I do. {I'm sure I got my passion for baking from her!} Whether it's pie, cake, cupcakes or something else decadent, she and I both have a blast making our sweet treats. 

No Bake Double Chocolate Pie

This rich and creamy double chocolate pie will satisfy your sweet tooth any time of the day! Plus, it doesn't require baking!

A few weeks ago my sweet tooth smacked me in the face and demanded something chocolaty. I wasn't in the mood for cookies or brownies, I wanted something quick and easy, and something a little different. I don't make pies very often, I'm more of the cake, cookie, brownie type, but this particular day my craving was for chocolate pie. And really, you need to listen to your sweet tooth when it's talking to you. Am I right?

This No Bake Double Chocolate Pie couldn't be easier to make.  A few ingredients, a few simple steps, and you'll have this decadent pie in your face in no time!  Since it's a layered pie, I decided to grab my new PushPan® and give it a whirl. The pan is very deep so it's perfect for these types of desserts!

Milk Chocolate Hazelnut Pie

Creamy milk chocolate and crunchy hazelnuts make the perfect pairing in this decadent and delicious holiday pie!

Friends, I am so excited to share with you that I'm guest posting over at Better Homes & Gardens Delish Dish Blog today! I'm sharing the recipe for this amazing Milk Chocolate Hazelnut Pie and believe me, you don't want to miss it!

This pie is my twist on BHG’s Dark Chocolate Pecan Pie. Head over to the Delish Dish blog now and read my post here!

Apple Pie with Toffee Glaze

Delicious apple pie gets a decadent touch with the addition of a simple toffee glaze and sea salt!

The holiday season is such a busy time of the year. We decorate, cook, bake, shop, and wrap, and somehow manage to get some sleep somewhere in between. Don't get me wrong, I love the holidays! It just seems like we are so busy that it flies by in the blink of an eye.

I love to bake during the holidays. I always bake cookies for friends and family, and I'm usually in charge of desserts for our gatherings as well. I've learned over the years that not everything has to be made from scratch. Sometimes it's nice to take shortcuts so we have more time to spend with everyone. I mean, the season only comes around once a year!

For Thanksgiving I decided to save a little time in the kitchen and bake one of Marie Callender's delicious Lattice Apple Pies. I gave it my own touch by making a simple toffee glaze to drizzle over the top, then added just a touch of sea salt to give it that sweet and salty kick. The results were outstanding!

This apple pie is delicious on it's own, just like homemade, but the toffee glaze and sea salt just kick it up a notch. Give this pie a try, you'll save time in the kitchen which means more time with family and friends. And your guests will be impressed with your dessert!

What do you do to save time during the holidays? Share your secrets with me! 

Apple Pie with Toffee Glaze
Author: Sarah Bates | The Chef Next Door
Serves 8
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Ingredients:
(1) Marie Callender's Lattice Apple Pie
2 Tbsp unsalted butter
3 Tbsp brown sugar
3 Tbsp heavy cream
1/4 tsp kosher salt
1/2 tsp pure vanilla extract
Flaked sea salt

Prepare the pie as directed on the back of the box. Once the pie is done baking, allow it to cool for at least two hours on a wire rack. 

While the pie is cooling, make the glaze. Add the butter, brown sugar, cream and salt to a small saucepan. Cook over medium high heat and bring to a boil, then lower the heat and simmer gently for about five minutes. Remove from the heat and carefully stir in the vanilla. Set aside and allow the glaze to cool completely. 

When the pie is ready, spoon the glaze all over the pie then sprinkle with a few flakes of sea salt. Slice and serve.

Bon Appetit! 

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Caramel Pecan Pie

Traditional pecan pie gets kicked up a notch with the addition of an easy, homemade caramel sauce!

Pecan pie is a holiday favorite in our family. I'm pretty sure that pecan and pumpkin pies have been a staple at our Thanksgiving meals for as long as I can remember. I was never the one to make the pies, my aunt and grandma usually took care of the sweets, but the past couple of years I've started to take on that duty too. 

Recently, when Karo Corn Syrup and Fleischmann's Yeast sent me an invite to have a "Trouble-free Thanksgiving," I knew I needed to join them! I'm cooking Thanksgiving dinner at our house this year and I can use any help that I can get. Time savers, tricks, tools, I need it all!

Pumpkin Whoopie Pies with Salted Caramel Filling

Tender, fluffy pumpkin whoopie pies get kicked up a notch with a delectable salted caramel filling! 

I'm not really a pie person, cakes and brownies are for sure my favorite desserts. But there is one pie that is hands down my favorite, and I would eat it any chance I get. That is pumpkin pie. I love pumpkin anything, but a slice of homemade pumpkin pie with a dollop of fresh whipped cream on top just can't be beat.

I decided to transform my favorite pie into something special, and these pumpkin whoopie pies are it. I whipped up a salted caramel filling and I'm telling you, it is amazing. And it's exactly what the whoopie pies needed to take them to the next level, over the top actually.

Simple Raspberry Crostata

Simple and fresh, this rustic pie tastes just like summer.

It's that time of year again when beautiful fresh fruits are in full swing at the farmers market. I know we can get them all year round, but summer yields the sweetest blueberries and raspberries, the biggest strawberries, and every other gorgeous fruit you can dream about.

I've been stockpiling tons of berries in my frig. Some just for snacking, others to turn into beautiful dishes, like this one. It's fresh, healthy, and so simple that you can have it on your table in no time.

No-Bake Chocolate Maple Peanut Butter Pie

A creamy and delicious maple peanut butter pie with a decadent chocolate crust. The best part? There is no baking!

This month we were lucky enough to be sponsored by Peanut Butter & Co. When I received my package and saw the Mighty Maple and the Dark Chocolate Dreams, I literally jumped for joy. Both of these peanut butters are absolutely amazing! 

As I considered what kind of recipe I wanted to develop, my first thought was cookies. But I've done quite a few cookie recipes in the past and I decided to challenge myself a bit. 

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Pumpkin Pie Cheesecake Cookies

This months Fill the Cookie Jar theme is Thanksgiving! I thought long and hard about what to make. Turkey shaped sugar cookies? Sweet potato cookies? Cranberry cookies? Ideas were flying through my head.

Until one morning, it just hit me. Why not take one of our favorite Thanksgiving desserts and transform it into a cookie?? Yes, it was a brilliant idea! And my kids agreed.

So I quickly went to work creating a Pumpkin Pie Cheesecake Cookie. I wanted it to taste just like that beloved cheesecake, but in tiny cookie form.

I will tell you right now, I think these cookies are amazing and I can't stop eating them. By using cake flour instead of all purpose flour, I created a very soft and cake-like cookie. The flavors of pumpkin pie spice and cream cheese stand out and are amazing. 

Frozen Peanut Butter Pie {Frozen Month}

It was my daddy's birthday this past weekend and I wanted to make him something special for dessert. He doesn't eat a lot of sweets anymore, so I wanted to transform one of my recipes into something with fewer fat and calories. 

Enter my frozen peanut butter pie. It is perfect for a summer birthday treat. Especially on a hot day!

Banana Cream Pie

So last week I had some bananas that were getting a bit too ripe. I know, I know...here I go with bananas again. LOL

I asked my oldest what he thought I should make, and he instantly said banana cream pie. I don't make pie very often, so I thought what the heck! Let's go for it.

This banana cream pie is literally the EASIEST pie you will ever make. Did you hear me? The easiest!

Whip it up this weekend, you won't be sorry!

Banana Cream Pie
Serves 8
Printable Recipe


Ingredients:
2 medium ripe bananas, sliced
1  ready-to-use graham cracker crust 
2-1/2 cups milk
2 pkg.  banana instant pudding
2 cups thawed whipped topping, divided


Lay half of the banana slices on the bottom of crust and set the remaining banana slices aside.

Pour the milk into a large bowl and add the dry pudding mixes. Beat with a whisk for about 2 minutes or until blended well. Gently fold in 1 cup of the whipped topping. Spoon half of the pudding mixture into the crust. Top with remaining banana slices, then cover with remaining pudding mixture.

Refrigerate the pie about 3 hours, or until set. Spread the remaining 1 cup whipped topping over the top of the pie. Keep leftover pie covered in the refrigerator.

Bon Appetit!