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Pie for Pi Day: Four Pie Recipes to Make at Home
Pi day, a math-centric holiday originally celebrated by enthusiastic geometry teachers, has now also been co-opted by the pie-baking community as a welcome excuse for a savory or sweet slice in the Ides of March. In celebration of all things circular, we’ve collected four recipes for your pi(e) day celebrations. Some of these recipes require shortcrust. We would recommend that you use this recipe for your pie crust.
RECIPE: Orange Espresso Chocolate Pie
This silky chocolate pie’s elegance belies its simplicity. Elevated with fresh orange zest, almond extract, and espresso powder, the only truly challenging part of this pie recipe is ensuring your chocolate is cool enough to not collapse the whipped cream and spoil your efforts. We promise the wait is worthwhile.
Our Ultimate Collection of Game Day Recipes
|In Recipes, Food & Drink Get a head start on your Big 10 watch party preparations! For some, that means researching team stats for this year’s office bracket; for others, that means daydreaming about the winning lineup of delightful snacks you’ll field for every game. Here are a few personal favorites to get you started. This article is a compendium and links to eight game-day snack recipes. When combined, they create the perfect spread, but you can also pick and choose to suit your tastes.
Recipe: Four Berry Pie
1 pastry crust, plus extra for lattice top 7 cups fresh or frozen raspberries, blueberries, blackberries, and strawberries (about 1¾ cups of each kind of berry) 1 cup granulated sugar 1 tablespoon lemon juice 4 tablespoons cornstarch ½ teaspoon ground ginger ½ teaspoon ground cardamom 2 tablespoons butter 1 egg white Turbinado sugar for dusting Preheat the oven to 425°F and roll out dough for crust, placing it into a (9-inch) deep-dish pie pan.
RECIPE: Stuffed Wonton Sausage Stars
Makes 48 stars.
Recipe: The Ultimate Snack Mix
Every game day party needs the perfect seasoned snack mix. You’ll know how good this is when you see it disappear. Here’s our ideal ratio.
As a girl, a highlight of my holiday mornings often revolved around whatever sort of breakfast pastry would be found on the breakfast table upon waking. Like many others who grew up in central Indiana, my holiday breakfasts more often than not featured pastries out of the Roselyn’s Bakery case. You know the one: the iconic flying V sign, rotating slowly on corners all over central Indiana.
Instead of Marry Me Chicken, Put Engagement Chicken on Your Valentine’s Day Menu This Year
If you are looking for someone to put a ring on it this Valentine’s Day, skip the restaurant, and cook at home. Pop-culture famous “Marry Me Chicken” is having its moment, but all the buzz started with the legend of Engagement Chicken, a dish so good it could make anyone who eats it want to pop the question. We all love a good love story, especially when food is the main character, so let’s dig into this one more.
Recipe: Brown Butter Marshmallow Popcorn Bars
We are popcorn lovers in my house, so when the idea of swapping Rice Krispies for salted popcorn in a marshmallow treat hit me, it felt like kismet. I love a sweet and savory treat, and browning the butter adds a little nuttiness that plays so well with popcorn. The best part? It’s a treat you can snag on your way from the kitchen to the couch.
Treat Your Sweet Tooth with this Recipe for Salted Peanut Butter Blondies
Makes one 9- by 13-inch tray / about 40 (1-inch) squares For the blondies: 16 tablespoons (2 sticks) unsalted butter 1½ cups creamy peanut butter 1½ cups granulated sugar ½ cup light brown sugar 1 tablespoon vanilla extract 4 eggs 2 cups all-purpose flour 2 teaspoons kosher salt 1½ teaspoons baking powder For the frosting: ¾ cups creamy peanut butter 8 tablespoons unsalted butter, at room temperature 1 pinch table salt ½ teaspoon vanilla extract ¾ cup powdered sugar 2 tablespoons heavy cream...
Recipe for Mushroom & Leek Pot Pie
32 ounces mushrooms, sliced (I used portobello, along with a blend of crimini, shiitake and oyster) 1 large leek, sliced in ¼-inch disks 2 tablespoons olive oil, plus more for brushing on crust 3 tablespoons sherry 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour 1½ cups vegetable broth ½ cup heavy cream 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard Salt and pepper, to taste Dried thyme, rosemary and sage, to taste 1 sheet frozen puff pastry (or use our pie crust recipe here) Preheat the oven to 350°F and set puff pastry aside...
Recipe: Blue Cheese & Buffalo Crackers
I love a Buffalo wing—they are found on every “game day” menu on the internet—but sometimes I’m in it more for the blue cheese dressing and the spice than the chicken. Enter: These little Blue Cheese and Buffalo Crackers. Technically a savory shortbread, these crackers are chock full of blue cheese and then rolled in a Buffalo seasoned panko breadcrumb before baking. The result? An addictive little savory cracker that pairs perfectly with a cold beer and a commercial break.
RECIPE: The Hooseier Amaretto Sugar Cream Pie of Your Dreams
This rich, tasty twist on the classic Indiana state pie will be a new family favorite. Though you can blind-bake your crust and fully cook the filling on the stovetop, I prefer the sugary crunch that develops on the pie when the filling is thickened only a minute or two, then baked in the oven along with the crust. Either method is acceptable, but the instructions below are for the latter.
RECIPE: Classic Pastry Crust
This crust is delicate and flaky, yet quick and relatively easy to prepare. It responds best to as little handling as can be managed. 2 cups all-purpose flour ½ teaspoon salt 2 pinches sugar ¼ pound chilled butter, cut into small pieces 3 tablespoons vegetable shortening 5 tablespoons cold water Combine all ingredients except water in a bowl and mix until fats are distributed evenly throughout. It will have a sandy texture at this point.
This Salmon Caesar Crostini Recipe is Fit for a Feast
Whether you are celebrating an Italian American Christmas Eve or are just a big fan of a certain FX show, this dish is a showstopper fit for your dream feast of seven fishes menu. Not entirely traditional, but entirely delicious and decadent, this snackable Salmon Caesar Crostini recipe will have everyone in the family going back for more.
Crabbies Recipe: An Ideal Addition to Your Friendsgiving Table
CRABBIES ½ cup salted butter, softened 1 (5-ounce) jar Kraft Old English Spread cheese 1½ teaspoons mayo ½ teaspoon garlic powder 7 ounces crabmeat 6 English muffins Combine salted butter, Kraft Old English Spread, mayo, garlic powder and crabmeat in a bowl and mix well. Separate the English muffin halves and place on a foil-lined baking sheet that will fit in your freezer. Spread the cheese-crab mixture evenly between the 12 English muffin pieces. Cover with plastic wrap and freeze for 1 hour.
Simple Holiday Dinner: Sausage and Mascarpone Pasta Recipe
The ideal holiday dinner party is low on stress and high on impact, and this recipe for sausage and mascarpone pasta delivers. With a comforting mix of flavors and textures, it’s the perfect meal for a cold winter night with friends. Light some candles, pour some wine, and dip some bread in oil. Life is good.
A Couple Cooks: Local Indy Couple Shares Wildly Popular Recipes for Everyday and Special Occasions
The Overhisers’ plant-forward, Mediterranean-inspired cooking style is at the heart of their brand. “We do a lot of vegetable based plant forward stuff, we started out that way,” says Sonja. “Our first cookbook is vegetarian and vegan. And then we’ve kind of brought in to include seafood and chicken on our website.” “But we love to be inspired by all sorts of flavors, so you won’t find any specific cuisine.
Mocktails: So Much More Than Juice
“It’s important that, if someone is looking for a drink, we have something to offer them. I also think it’s fun and important to have N/A options for your actual cocktails,” said Lineback. “It allows us to kind of bridge that gap where people can talk about what they’re drinking together.” BODHI’s alcohol-free drink menu, with Phony Negronis and Jasmine Banana Piña Coladas, is further proof that mocktails and no-booze options aren’t boring.
Hauntingly Good Black Sesame Pound Cake with Raspberry Compote
Deliciously rich and indulgent food, moody decor and absolute drama. This Halloween dessert is less Halloweentown and more Interview with the Vampire. Not a crescent-dough-wrapped mummy hot dog in sight. Raspberry Compote 2 cups raspberries, fresh or frozen 2 tablespoons granulated sugar ½ tablespoon lemon juice 2 tablespoons water (omit if using frozen berries) Add raspberries, sugar, lemon juice and water to a small pot. Stir and bring to a boil.
Introducing Barkeep Vodka: The Smoothest Sip Yet from Indiana Artisan Distillery
The creators behind the renowned St. Elmo Cocktails are bringing something new to the spirits world: Barkeep Vodka, a first-of-its-kind premium vodka designed to redefine smoothness and purity in every pour. Launched by an Indiana-based artisan distillery, Barkeep Vodka is crafted with a unique pressure filtration process that removes the harsh bite, burn, and aftertaste often associated with traditional vodkas. Grab a bottle and make St. Elmo’s LemonDrop Martini.
Must-Try Viral TikTok Recipes: Watermelon Caprese & Rice Crispy Treat Cookies
Every week, a new food hack or recipe trends on Tik Tok that everyone just has to try. It’s not often that I actually make the recipe, but these two two viral Tik Tok Recipes look too interesting not to make. The popular food account @ViralRecipes posted the viral video back in July by suggesting to swap your bread for watermelon to “freshen up” your lunch.
Recipe: All Natural Watermelon Lime Cocktail
Enjoy This Refreshing All Natural Watermelon Lime Cocktail The perfect summer cocktail to enjoy from the patio. In the spirit of backyard barbecues and evenings spent with your close group of friends, this summer cocktail comes in two sizes: Single Serving and an 8-serving version where you use all of a full-sized watermelon. Here, we used a London dry gin, but you can use a wide variety of botanics or sub with your choice of vodka or non-alcoholic spirit.
Gala Apples: What Unique Appeals Do These Sweet Fruits Have?
Any way you slice them, Gala apples are very popular and present nearly anywhere you can buy an apple. They’re grown in countries across the world, from their native New Zealand to Australia to Chile to the United States, and they often rank highly in reviews of different apple varieties, even if there are occasional dissenters who don’t find them that impressive. What’s so unique about these apples that they’ve conquered the world?
Persimmon Pecan Pie, Oh My!
Adapted from the Loveless Café in Nashville Ingredients: 1 prepared 9-inch pie shell 1 cup persimmon puree 2⁄3 cup brown sugar, divided 3⁄4 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1⁄4 teaspoon nutmeg 2 eggs 1⁄2 cup heavy whipping cream 1⁄4 cup chopped pecans Whipped cream, for topping Directions: 1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line the prepared pie crust with parchment or foil and fill with dried beans orpie weights. Bake for about 12 minutes. 2.
Big As A Plate Pork Tenderloin Sandwich!
Breaded and deep-fried to a golden perfection, this sandwich is a diner staple. Now you can make it at home. It cannot be contained by the bun, the crispy edges will hang off both sides. Perfect for nibbling before taking that first big bite. MIDWESTERN TENDERLOIN SANDWICH Courtesy of Missouri Pork Association Ingredients: 1 pound boneless pork loin or boneless pork chops 1 cup flour 1/2 cup yellow cornmeal 1 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon black pepper 4 large sandwich buns Directions: 1.
Strawberry and White Chocolate, Oh My!
Every bite of this cake is a fantasy in flavor. Easy to make and even easier to gobble up. But, try to take your time and savor each bite. Great for special occasions and perfect to whip up for a dessert treat during the week. French Vanilla Fantasy Courtesy of Sharon L.
Doughnuts A Diffferent Way
Any way you make and eat a doughnut is a good way. With bacon, cheddar cheese, and green onions these savory bites are a delightful twist on an old favorite, the doughnut hole. Try this recipe and you will impress your friends and family. Recipes by Cynthia Hulé And Photos by Evan Henningsen.
Wild Things Herb Dip
Foraging wild plants is healthy and fun. You get outside and then eat what you find. If foraging is not your thing, you can get these herbs at larger grocery stores or your local farmers’ market. But we say, try a little foraging. The Missouri Department of Conservation is a great resource.
Farmers’ Market Quiche: Great for Any Meal
Recipes from farmers’ market vendors are a great way to use the fresh items you purchase from local farmers. This quiche recipe lets you use a variety of meats and vegetables. It is sure to please. And it also makes a great dish for any meal of the day.
So Good Stuffed Chicken Breasts
Filled with richly flavored crimini mushrooms, spinach, and cheddar cheese, these stuffed chicken breasts are perfect on the grill. Don’t forget that pinch of nutmeg. It is the perfect touch with the savory filling. This recipe was originally published in the February 2012 issue of Missouri Life.
Shake Off the Winter Blues with Blueberry Bars
These sweet, tart and nutty bars with a touch of coconut will whisk away the wintertime blues. The shortbread-like crust holds up to the juicy berries for a perfect crunch. You can use fresh or frozen blueberries (thaw them first). Blueberry Bars Courtesy of the former Highland Blueberry Farm, Perryville, MO Originally published in the April 2009 of Missouri Life.
The Best Chocolate Makes the Best Cookies
This recipe is worthy of buying the chocolate from Askinosie Chocolate in Springfield, MO or your favorite hand-crafted chocolate maker. Cinnamon adds a depth of flavor and the pecans add richness to every bite. Make them for your sweetie! Bittersweet Chocolate Chunk Cookies Courtesy of Askinosie Chocolate Crunch on the outside but delightfully chewy on the inside.
These Oatmeal Cookies are the Yummiest, Chewiest You’ve Ever Tasted
As we continue sharing cookies in our Great Statewide Cookie Exchange this month, this time we turn to a commercial bakery that shared its secret for the yummiest, chewiest oatmeal cookies you ever tasted. Our new favorite! Apple–Oatmeal Cookies Contributed by Jamie Launius, Desloge (St. Francois County) Jamie says, “I have been a baker/cake decorator for eight years now. I followed my dream and opened a store (Lou Lou’s Cakes) in November 2021.
Unusual Fruitcake Christmas Cookie
These bite-size fruitcake cookies are perfect for cookie boxes or tins. They are our Editor-in-Chief’s favorite cookies because her late mother always made them. Cut down the recipe if you don’t need 16 dozen to give away! Jeannine’s Christmas Cookies Contributed by Sandy Selby, Missouri Life editor-in-chief Editor-in-chief Sandy Selby says, “This gem was the foundation for my mom’s much-loved Christmas cookie boxes. A single recipe can make up to 16 dozen.
Eat Local Missouri Black Beans & Rice
After all the rich holiday party food, we thought you might like a simpler but still protein-rich black beans and rice dish, especially since you can make it with products grown right here in Missouri. Way back in 2008, our food writer spent two weeks in the winter trying to eat only foods produced here in Missouri. She succeeded, and this Black Beans & Rice dish was adapted from Emeril’s New Orleans Cooking book, by Emeril Lagasse and Jessie Tirsch, in 1993.
Want a not-so-sweet cookie? Try Piparkukas
Here’s another cookie from our Great Statewide Cookie Exchange, submitted from the Kansas City area. Piparkukas are Latvian Gingerbread Cookies, and we like them for snacks because they’re spicy but not overly sweet. Try Piparkukas Piparkukas (Latvian Gingerbread Cookies) Contributed by Ruta Grasis, Weatherby Lake (Platte County) Platte County Ambassador Sally McDowell says, “Ninety-seven-year-old Ruta Grasis is originally from Latvia, a small country near the Baltic Sea.
Unique Dip Will Stand Out at Holiday Parties
Be prepared for compliments when you take this dip to your holiday gatherings. It will shine on the snacks sideboard and please vegans, as the cheese is made from nuts. This unique dip comes from the former Eden’s Alley, a restaurant that had a long run, a quarter of a century in Kansas City, before closing. Eden’s Alley still shares their plant-based recipes on their website, which still supports and promotes plant-based diets and whole foods, minimally processed. But that’s all bonus.
A Stunning But Easy Dessert
TGIF! How about this easy-to-assemble raspberry chocolate sorbet with vanilla cookie and pistachio mousse for dessert? Put it in a martini glass for an elegant element that says “let’s celebrate the weekend.” A former food writer, Karen Stoeckley, found this recipe several years ago during a visit to the Chase Park Plaza Royal Sonesta Hotel, where the philosophy is “food is art.” She simplified it for us.
2 Popular Thanksgiving Dishes from 2 Famed Places
Halloween isn’t over, but anticipating Thanksgiving is already making our mouths water. And let’s face it, it’s the sides we crave, not the turkey. Here are two popular side dishes from two famous places. We’re already thinking we’ll add Ozark Mountain Succotash to the menu this year. Here’s a recipe courtesy of Silver Dollar City, where Ozark Mountain Succotash makes a popular meal. We ran this recipe in our October 2015 issue, and we’re still thinking about this succotash.
Pumpkin Cider Bread makes a terrific fall treat
Pumpkin Cider Bread is a yummy fall treat. You can use prepared pumpkin, or cook one of your leftover pumpkins after Halloween. It also makes a tasty gift for the holidays. Anne Cori, the owner of the Kitchen Conservatory in St. Louis, says she likes to give homemade food gifts because they are special and immediately gratifying—one doesn’t have to wait to start enjoying.
Missouri BBQ joint shares a favorite recipe
This popular barbecue joint in Sedalia, operated by four generations of a family, has great side dishes too. Try this recipe with green tomatoes that don’t ripen before frost or find them at a farmers market. Kehde’s barbecue in Sedalia, Mo., has had plenty of time to hone their BBQ skills as well as all their side-dish recipes. First generation Ed Kehde opened a Dog N’ Suds in 1955, and then went into BBQ on his own with his son, John, the second generation.
Recipe of the week: Pumpkin Basil Bisque
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The Garden Gourmet
Superior Garden Center is always excited when spring comes around to see what is rolling into our garden center. There are many new perennials on the market, but we want to share a few of the new and improved we are carrying for 2022.
Apple Bavarian Torte
Our office manager Amy Stapleton created this delicious recipe perfect for fall! Crust: 1/2 cup butter, softened at room temperature 1 teaspoon vanilla 1/3 cup sugar 1 cup flour Cheese mixture: 1 8-ounce package cream cheese, softened at room temperature 1/4 cup sugar 1 egg 1 teaspoon vanilla Apple mixture: 2-3 medium apples, peeled and sliced thin (I use Granny Smith apples) 1/2 cup sugar 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon 1/2 cup slivered almonds Directions: Preheat oven to 450 degrees.
Ray's Crab Cakes • Missouri Life Magazine
February 12, 2021 This recipe is courtesy of Ray’s Restaurant, Kelso Ingredients: ½ cup Parmesan cheese, shredded 2 tablespoons fine (Italian) bread crumbs 1 cup Panko (Japanese) bread crumbs 3 eggs 1 tablespoon baking powder 1 rounded teaspoon Old Bay seasoning 1 rounded teaspoon lemon pepper Juice from ½ of a lemon 1 cup mayonnaise 113 cup Grey Poupon dijon mustard ½ cup chives, finely minced 1 pound lump blue crabmeat ¼ cup butter, clarified 1 bag baby greens mix Directions: Mix first 11...
Wilted Spinach Salad with Fresh Strawberries and a Balsamic Bacon Vinaigrette
January 13, 2021 This recipe is courtesy of Van Till Farms, Rayville. Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil 1/2 pound bacon, diced 5 tablespoons balsamic vinegar 1 tablespoon blackberry jam Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste 1 pound 4 ounces fresh baby spinach 1/2 red onion, thinly sliced 1 pint fresh strawberries, stemmed and sliced 1/4 cup almonds, sliced and roasted Directions: In a medium non-stick sauté pan over medium-high heat, heat olive oil until oil just starts to lightly smoke.
Pumpkin Basil Bisque
December 17, 2020 This recipe is courtesy of Colleen Smith, owner, Tea Bar & Bites Café in Springfield Ingredients: 1 large yellow onion, diced 1/4 cup butter 1/2 pound fresh tomato, chopped, or canned diced tomatoes 1/2 pound carrots, cooked or canned 1 can pumpkin 4 cups vegetable broth, divided 4 tablespoons basil Pinch of sugar 1 cup half & half 1 cup milk Salt and pepper to taste Parmesan cheese Directions: In a soup pot, sauté onion in butter for 4 to 5 minutes.
Three Delicious Desserts
September 17, 2020 French Vanilla Fantasy Courtesy of Sharon L. Wooldridge, WJ’s, Boonville. Ingredients: 1 box white cake mix 4 eggs 1/3 cup butter, softened 1 cup milk 1 teaspoon clear vanilla extract 1 cup strawberry jam 1 cup white chocolate chips 2 tablespoons light corn syrup Directions: Mix the first five ingredients together for 3 minutes. Bake in a well-greased 9×13-inch glass baking dish at 350 degrees for 30-35 minutes.
Travel Inspired Recipes: French Tomato Salad
Pinterest Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Email A few weeks ago on a Saturday morning, I said to Travis how much I missed sitting around the table in France with my family. Those memories are so vibrant to me. We would sit down at 1 pm or so and not leave until 4 in the afternoon. Yes, three hours sitting around, slowly eating through multiple courses, and talking about anything and everything. Summers in France are hot.
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