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Rose’s Buttermilk Pie

November 3, 2011 By Holly

1 1/2 c. sugar plus 3 T. for meringue
6 T. cornstarch
1/4 t salt
2 c. buttermilk
3 egg yolks (reserve 3 egg whites for meringue)
2 T. butter
1 t. vanilla (or lemon juice, if you like tart)
1/4 t. cream of tarter
Pillsbury pie crust, baked and cooled

Mix 1 1/2 c. sugar, 6 T. cornstarch, and 1/4 t. salt in large microwavable bowl. Add: 2 c. buttermilk and microwave on high for 4 minutes. Stir well with a wire whisk. Microwave on low for 5-6 minutes and stir again with whisk for 2 minutes.

Add 3 beaten and strained egg yolks. Remove and stir in 2 T. butter and 1 t. vanilla or lemon juice (if you like tart). Pour into a cooled, baked pie shell. Top with meringue and brown.

Meringue: 3 egg whites, whip in glass bowl. After whipped, add 3 T sugar and 1/4 t. cream of tarter. Cover pie to edge of crust and brown in broiler until just browned.

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Banana Berry Pie

September 29, 2011 By Holly

1 small box banana cream pudding
1 graham cracker pie crust

2 c. milk

1 small tub Cool Whip

5 strawberries, sliced

25 raspberries (or blueberries)

2 bananas, sliced

1 Hershey bar, divided

Prepare pudding according to package directions, using 2 c. milk. Mix thoroughly. Pour into pie shell. Cover with whipped topping. Then place berries in a nice pattern with Hershey bars around the entire pie. Chill for 15 minutes before serving.

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Blackberry Cream Pie

September 10, 2011 By Holly

1 c. plus 2 T. sugar, divided
1 8 oz carton plain creamy yogurt
4 T. flour, divided
1/8 t. salt
4 c. fresh blackberries (or blueberries or raspberries)
9 inch graham cracker pie crust
1/2 c. oats
1 T. butter

Combine 1 cup sugar, yogurt, 1 T. flour and salt. Stir well. Sprinkle 1 T. flour on the pie shell and then cover with berries. Sprinkle 1 T. sugar over berries. Evenly distribute yogurt mixture over berries. Combine oats, 1 T. sugar and melted butter. Sprinkle over yogurt and berries. Bake at 375 degrees for 45-50 minutes or until the center of the pie is firm.

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Plum Pie

August 30, 2011 By Holly

The is a Smith family special recipe. It brings out the best in people (laughter) and the worst (stealing someone else’s pie).

1/2 c. flour
1 1/2 c. plus 1/2 c. sugar
1/2 c. milk
1/2 t. baking powder
2 c. plums, pitted
1/2 stick butter

In sauce pan boil plums, 1 1/2 c. sugar and butter for two minutes. Pour into 9X11 inch baking dish. Blend together flour, 1/2 c. sugar, milk and baking powder. Drop by teaspoonfuls over plum mixture. Bake in 350 degree oven for 35 minutes. Serve with a scoop of vanilla bean ice cream.

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Mary Ann’s Tamale Pie

February 17, 2011 By Holly

1 1/2 lbs. ground beef
1 large white onion, chopped
1 – 14 1/2 oz. can tomatoes
1 1/4 oz. pkg. taco seasoning (I really like this kind.)
1/4 c. water
3/4 c. Jiffy corn bread mix
1 T. chopped pimentos
1 small can chopped jalapeños
3/4 c. milk
1 egg, beaten
2 T. canola oil
2 c. sharp cheddar, shredded

Brown meat on medium heat in a large stock pot, adding onion at the end for another 5 minutes. Add tomatoes, taco seasoning and water. Bring to a boil on medium high heat. Then cover and reduce heat to medium low, simmering for 10 minutes.

In a large mixing bowl, combine Jiffy, pimentos, jalapeños, milk, egg and oil. Pour over meat mixture (after it has simmered for the 10 minutes). Cover and cook 15 minutes on medium low heat. Remove lid and cook 15 minutes more, adding cheese on top for the last 5 minutes. (Be careful not to burn the bottom.)