Key Lime Is Perfect Pie For Beginners


Updated 07/31/11 5:45 PM · Posted by · 3 comments

Key Lime Pie Recipe

If you've never made a pie before, I highly recommend you start with key lime pie. It's virtually effortless to make and the resulting pie is always a delicious crowd-pleaser. The crust is a mixture of crushed graham crackers, sugar, and butter — all you do is press it into the pie pan. The filling is simply sweetened condensed milk, egg yolks, and fresh-squeezed lime juice. Since key limes are Read more

Caramel Cream Is My New Favorite Pie


Updated 03/30/11 1:50 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

Caramel Cream Pie Recipe

Feeling uninspired by these dessert suggestions? Then here's another idea for you: caramel cream pie! This amazing dessert is everything you could want in a pie. It's creamy and rich, but thanks to the crispy caramelized rice topping, crunchy, too. The crust is a graham cracker and hazelnut mixture, so the most complex part of this pie is making the caramel pudding. However, if you follow the Read more

A Sweet and Salty Memorial Day Menu


Updated 05/25/12 12:01 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

Memorial Day Menu

Since Memorial Day signals the unofficial start of Summer, why not kick off the sunny season with good friends and good food? Whether you're planning a low-key backyard barbecue or an all-out holiday feast, we've gathered some delicious recipes to help you host a fun, festive party for your pals. From salty grilled chicken to sweet cherry pie, here are 11 tasty dishes to try on Memorial Read more

A Reader Recipe: Low-Cal French Silk Pie


Updated 04/24/12 2:45 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

Healthy French Silk Pie Recipe

FitSugar reader Connoisseur4TheCure shared this low-cal recipe for chocolate cream pie in our Healthy Recipe group. This no-bake chocolate pie is fantastic! You won't know it's healthy while you are eating it! This recipe contains tofu, which is high in protein. One slice of this pie has about 230 calories, which is about half of the calories in a regular chocolate pie. Chocolate is believed to Read more

From Marinades to Mix-Ins, Make the Most of Mustard


Updated 05/18/12 8:43 AM · Posted by · 2 comments

How to Cook With Mustard

Source: Flickr User jlastras While mustard's always delicious slathered onto your favorite sandwich, there are so many ways to go beyond the basics and get creative with this common yet versatile condiment. From marinades to mix-ins, there are plenty of ways to make the most of mustard for your next meal. Give your casseroles a bit of bite. From shepherd's pie to mac and cheese, a spoonful of Read more

Get the Dish: California Pizza Kitchen's BBQ Chicken Pizza


Updated 05/18/12 6:11 PM · Posted by · 1 comment

California Pizza Kitchen BBQ Chicken Pizza Recipe

If you've ever eaten at California Pizza Kitchen, chances are you've tried the restaurant's most signature menu item, its BBQ chicken pizza. The unconventional pie, which was introduced at the opening of CPK's Beverly Hills restaurant in 1985, became instantly popular and opened the door to the idea of nontraditional toppings on a pizza crust. Read more

Happy National Pie Day!


Updated 01/23/12 12:23 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

Pie Recipes For National Pie Day

It's one of the best days of the year: National Pie Day. Pie is one of those desserts that always seems to hit the spot. The buttery, flaky texture of the crust complements the moist filling in the most satisfying way. And the pie possibilities are endless! There are fruity pies, chocolate pies, and even savory pies. With these kinds of options, you just can't go wrong. In honor of this awesome Read more

Foodie Friday Link Time: Healthy Pizza and Mac and Cheese? Yup!


Updated 05/11/12 11:00 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

How to Make Pizza and Mac and Cheese Healthy

5 "healthy" foods that contain just as much salt as soy sauce — Shape Guilty pleasures like apple pie and mac and cheese get a healthy do-over — Self Picnic time? Make sure to steer clear of these unhealthy food choices — Health The spiritual benefits believed to be tied to sage — Mind Body Green Go ahead‚ get brunchy! 30 healthy recipes to celebrate the weekend — Fitness Doing the Read more

8 Things You Should Try to Make From Scratch


Updated 05/04/12 4:20 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Easy Recipes From Scratch

It's all too easy to rely on the grocery store for some staple ingredients. But in reality, things like whipped cream and pickles are so easy to make on your own, you may never buy them again once you've tried the DIY version. Homemade bread, although it takes time and patience, is incredibly rewarding. You'll earn major culinary bragging rights by making any of these eight ideas from Read more

Celebrate Peach Season With Crumble Pie


Updated 08/08/11 3:26 PM · Posted by · 1 comment

Peach Crumble Pie Recipe

Wondering what to do with all those ripe and juicy peaches you picked up from the farmers market? I suggest you make peach pie. This easy pie recipe combines classic pie dough with a fresh peach filling and traditional crumble topping. If you're new to baking or don't have time to make pie dough from scratch, pick up a raw pie dough from the frozen foods section of your local market. When it's Read more