Pie Makes Everything Better!
Whether it’s June Pride or you just love rainbows; Rainbow Hand Pies are a must. A celebration of love in living color, what a beautiful thing. Last year I celebrated June Pride with a Rainbow Bouquet Pride Pie. If hand pies seem too laborsome, the full size pie is just […]
Perfect Pot Roast & Root Veggies, on a pie blog? Yes. I do love pies, but pairing dinner with pies (like wine) is fun. Plus, I am one of those that needs savory to offset the sweet; ying and yang of a hearty dinner and a light pie for dessert. […]
This blog contains an affiliate link. I know this phrase is over used, but ’tis the season for Eggnog Pie & Gingerbread Crust. The perfect creamy luscious eggnog custard baked in a flaky buttery spiced gingerbread crust. The gingerbread crust is my signature pie crust recipe with molasses, ginger, and […]
I fell in love with Oaxacan Mole Sauce while in Mexico and creating a duplicatable version was taxing. However, I think I did it justice. If you want the SUPER good stuff you will need to find a hole in the wall authentic Oaxacan restaurant, or go to Mexico. To […]
A pumpkin pie in a crust with no flour at all? What the what? Yes, it’s true, it’s fabulous, and it’s the tastiest crust I have had for a very long time. The crust consists of pecans, walnuts, brown sugar, a hint of cinnamon and butter. When mixed together the […]
Just in time for the onslaught of autumn-spiced everything (i.e. pumpkin pie spice) Pecan Walnut Pie Crust is here. Simple and simply delicious, only 5 ingredients (if you use only one nut variety). This nutty wonder pie crust sizzles straight from the oven and didn’t crumble at all when served. […]
When you crave some Mississippi Mud Pie, but the whole pie is too much for one person…say hello to Mini Mississippi Mud Pies!! Not only do you get to enjoy the throws of chocolatey marshmallow gooeyness, you can throw a couple in the freezer. You know, for those late night […]
Luscious lime curd!ย It’s here and it’s citrusy delicious! It’s everything a lime a curd should be, including NOT being “green.” Like it’s cousin, Key Lime Pie and a luscious lime curd may have a hint of green, but that’s it. I was informed once by a friend in Florida […]
Vegan Mint Chocolate Cream Pie really lives up to its name in the creamy realm. The whipped filling is a heavenly cloud of lusciousness with a hint of mint and not overly sweet. Don’t run away at the vegan word! I think you would be surprised how many desserts and […]
It doesn’t have to be June to show your love with a Pride Pie. Choose any fruit filling of your choice (I went with red & black raspberries) and top it with your Pride Pie crust topper. It’s that simple and festively delicious! The baked version below did remarkably well […]
Is blueberry the new strawberry with Blueberry Rhubarb pie? Maybe, maybe not but not only is it downright delicious, it’s a nice switch of up berries (unless you are a staunch Classic Strawberry Rhubarb pie lover). And, to satiate my desire for a fruity pie with a sweet cornmeal topping; […]
Velvet Chocolate Cream Pie; so sinfully delicious it’s almost illegal. Creamy is understatement, it’s so velvety smooth you will think you were at a 5-star restaurant. I have a feeling some of your kitchens are all at a 5-star level, don’t sell yourself short. What makes this chocolate cream so […]
Vegan Chocolate Pudding Pie is made with vegan chocolate, plant-based milk and creamer, and just the right touch of sweetness. Did someone say Vegan Chocolate Pudding Pie? Is this a real thing? Can it be true? Yes, Yes, and Yes! Vegan chocolate pudding pie, does NOT taste vegan, at least […]
On those mornings you wake up hankering for a savory breakfast, let me entice you with Savory Breakfast Poptarts! You won’t find these in a box on the shelf of your favorite grocery store. These make-ahead tart wonders are packed full of scrambled eggs & country sausage gravy. Yes, country […]
Mayan Chocolate Cream is a spiced up pie inspired by cinnamony Mexican hot chocolate. Mayan Chocolate cream also has an extra kick of cayenne pepper. The combination of cinnamon and cayenne is a life changing experience. No worries, you control the amount of spice to your liking. Regardless of spice […]
If there was a Wildberry Poptarts jingle I would be singing and dancing around while munching away. Buttery poptart crust filled with easy to make homemade wildberry filling and iced like the original “tart-in-a-box” is super yummo! The not so secret ingredient to the tender tasty poptarts is oat flour, […]
Hi, I am Linda, The Portlandia Pie Lady! I live in the Great Northwest of beautiful forests, coastlines, and I LOVE PIE! I love creating and sharing pies, because that’s what any good Pie Lady does. If we’re lucky enough to cross paths, I would surely serve up a slice of heaven for you. Pie does make everything better!
