Blog - Portlandia Pie Lady

Grandma’s Pie Crust

Ah, my Grandma’s Pie Crust; one of the few recipes she passed on to me. I have missed my grandmother dearly for so many years, but I think of her dearly when I make her pie crust. She never had it written down, it was all verbal and I had […]

Goonies Baby Ruth Pie – Never Say Die!

Goonies Baby Ruth Pie-Never Say Die! Gooey cookie batter pie loaded with chopped up Baby Ruth bars. Chunk & Sloth never had it so good.

Pumpkin Cream Puff Pastry Snowflake Flower

I cannot stand starting with a cliché, but autumn is here and it’s pumpkin season, like it or not. Pumpkin puff pastry desserts are divine, but add a layer of decadent vanilla pastry cream & it’s an all new dessert. Now, take that dessert and make it in the shape […]

Mexican Street Corn Hand Pies

My first experience with Mexican Street Corn was in Guadalajara. Love at First Bite. The corn was ever so slightly charred with queso fresco, chili powder, and lime mayo. The combination is absolutely heavenly, especially if you love corn, like I do. As luck would have it, I came across […]

Ultimate Corn Masa Crust

What is Ultimate Corn Masa Crust? It is a crust that yours truly created a few years back. I wanted a crust with bits of corn, tender, versatile for savory pie crusts, hand pies, etc. With a few “bombs” my Ultimate Corn Masa Crust came to life and I LOVE […]

Apple Cranberry Puff Pastry Turnovers

Apple Cranberry Puff Pastry Turnovers, baked in flakey homemade puff pastry; fresh or frozen cranberries, chopped apples, & a pinch of spice.

Blueberry Lemon Brownie Batter Pie

Blueberry Lemon Brownie Batter Pie; the dynamic duo of blueberries & lemon in creamy batter-like pie topped with lemon glaze.

Spanakopita Puff Pastry (Gluten Free)

I was forced, yes, forced to create my own gluten free puff pastry with Spanakopita filling. Like stated in my gluten free puff pastry post, I desperately desired (needed, maybe) the all powerful & decadent flakey gluten free pastry. However, none was to be found in the small town store. […]

Gluten Free Puff Pastry

Up until now I have been using store-bought gluten free puff pastry; however, what to do when you’re a small town and NO GLUTEN FREE PUFF PASTRY is available? Yep, you don’t suffer, you figure it the hell out, like other life challenges. If you want it bad enough, you […]

Pecan Pie – No Corn Syrup!

I love Pecan Pie, and I love this pie even more without using a drop of corn syrup. I am conflicted every year as I pull out the bottle of corn syrup and start staring down those gorgeous (and spendy) pecans. As I bathe them in clear gooey syrup I […]

Lemon Cranberry Swirl Tart

Lemon Cranberry Swirl Tart; I have had you on my mind for quite some time. However, life likes to dole out lemons which is a great time for lemonade, or a lemon tart. I promise not only is this is simply delicious, all components are simple to create! The tart […]

Pumpkin Hand Pies with Maple Glaze

It’s pie season in my house and I am starting off this year with Pumpkin Hand Pies with Maple Glaze. As soon as I feel the weather cool ever so slightly in the early fall I go all into autumn baking mode. I love hand pies, but I like them […]

Chili Crisp

Chili crisp is an infused chili oil condiment with crunchy bits, made by simmering chili peppers, onion, garlic, ginger, and seasonings in oil. It is spicy, salty and savory and the umami taste adds an addictive depth of flavor. Chili crisp can stand alone as a superb condiment or use […]

Savory Apple, Caramelized Onions & White Cheddar Galette

A savory apple, caramelized onions & white cheddar galette (think tart vs. deconstructed pie = galette) with herbs and sharp white cheddar cheese. The depth of flavor matches its beautiful presentation right out of the oven: this will complete you. The crust is adapted from a friend’s recipe who grew […]

Hummingbird Pie

Hummingbird Pie, a southern classic? It may be, but it’s really a tropical and dried fruit pie delight. Sweetened with just a little brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and a coconut brown sugar and pecan crumble. And, like it’s carrot cake cousin, served up with cream cheese whipped cream. Regardless of […]

Vanilla Milkshake Pie

Is there anything as good as a creamy vanilla milkshake; the kind you use a straw to slurp up the melted edges? You can now have that dreamy vanilla milkshake goodness in a frozen pie! This pie melts around the edges as you are taking in every bite, but it […]