Pecan Tea Cakes (miniature Pecan Pies)

Ingrients & Directions -CRUST- 1 c Butter 6 oz Cream cheese 2 c All purpose flour 1/4 ts Salt FILLING 1 1/2 c Packed brown sugar 2 tb Butter, melted 2 ts Vanilla 1 ts Almond extract (opt) 2 c Chopped pecans For crust, in small mixing bowl beat butter and cream cheese with an […]

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Crispy Meat Pies

Ingrients & Directions -DOUGH- 10 oz Strong white flour 1/2 ts Salt 1/2 pt Boiling water FILLING 12 oz Lean boneless pork, -diced 12 oz Peeled cooked -prawns, diced 4 oz Canned bamboo shoot, diced Spring onions, chopped 1/2 ts Salt 1/2 ts Sugar 1 ts Light soy sauce 2 ts Cornflour Pinch of pepper […]

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No Fail Pie Crust

Ingrients & Directions 1/3 c Shortening (or 1/3 cup lard) 3 tb Cold water 1/2 ts Salt 1 c All-purpose flour Double the recipe for 2 crust pie. Cut shortening into flour and salt until particles are size of small peas.Sprinkle in water,1 tbsp.at a time,tossing with fork until all flour is moistened and pastry […]

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Derby Pie

Ingrients & Directions -INGREDIENTS- 1/2 c Butter 1 c Chopped walnuts 2 ea Eggs 1/2 c Chocolate chips 1 c Sugar 1 t Vanilla 1/3 c Flour 1 T Bourbon DIRECTIONS 9 ea Inch pie shell Whipped cream (optional) Beat together the butter, eggs, sugar and flour. Add the walnuts, chocolate chips, vanilla and bourbon […]

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Strawberry Daiquiri Pie

Ingrients & Directions 1 9″ graham cracker crust 2/3 c Strawberry daiquiri mix, – OR baked pastry shell – frozen, thawed 8 oz Cream cheese, softened Red food coloring, opt 14 oz Sweetened condensed milk 1 c Whipping cream, whipped 2 tb Light rum In large mixer bowl, beat cheese until fluffy. Gradually beat in […]

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Winona Peach Pie

Ingrients & Directions FILLING 1/2 c Sugar 3 tb Flour 1/4 ts Nutmeg 1/4 ts Cinnamon Salt 4 c Peaches, sliced & peeled 2 ts Margarine -CRUST- 5 1/2 c Flour 2 ts Salt 1 lb Shortening 1 ts Vinegar 1 c Water CRUST: Combine salt & flour. Cut in shortening. Add water & vinegar. […]

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Flaky Butter Pie Crust

Ingrients & Directions 3 1/4 c Flour 1 ts Salt 1/2 c Cold butter 2/3 c Cold lard 4 To 5 tablespoons ice water In a mixing bowl, combine the flour and salt. Add the butter and lard and work it in your hands until it resembles coarse crumbs. Add the water, a little at […]

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Pecan Tassies Or Tea Pies

Ingrients & Directions 1 pk (3-oz) cream cheese 1/2 c Butter or margarine 1 c Flour 1 pn Salt FILLING 1 Egg 3/4 c Brown sugar 1 tb Melted butter 1 ts Vanilla 1 ds Salt 2/3 c Broken pecans Soften cheese & butter & blend; stir in flour; chill dough 1 hour. Shape dough […]

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Crispy Beef Pie

Ingrients & Directions 2 ts Oil 1 sm Onion, peeled and chopped 8 oz Can tomatoes in juice 7 oz Can Corned Beef 1 pk Cheese and Onion Crisps Green Vegetable to Serve Preheat the oven to 180C, 250F, Gas Mark 4. Heat oil, add onion and fry for about 5 minutes until starting to […]

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No Crust Easter Pie

Ingrients & Directions PHILLY.INQUIRER 1 1/2 lb Ricotta 1 lb Cream cheese 6 Eggs 2 tb Vanilla 6 tb Flour 1 pt Sour cream Cream the ricotta and cream cheese,add the eggs,beating them in one at a time.Add the vanilla.Spoon in the flour and sour cream,mix well.”It’s going to be loose,don’t worry”,says Nanny.So don’t worry.This […]

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