Family Pleasin’ Shepherd's Pie

This I got to try. A few years ago I was determined to make a shepherd's pie useing turkey. They turned out ok...but I never HAD to make it again.

Mashed Potato Topping

4 lbs peeled cubed potatoes

½ Cup butter, 1 stick

1 Cup shredded mozzarella cheese

¼ teaspoon cumin

¾ Cup warm milk

1 ¼ teaspoon salt

¾ teaspoon garlic salt, Lawry’s

½ teaspoon fresh cracked black pepper

Meat and Vegetable Layer

2 Tablespoons extra virgin olive oil

1 onion, finely chopped

1 lb lean ground beef

½ teaspoon kosher salt

¼ teaspoon fresh cracked black pepper

¼ teaspoon garlic salt, Lawry’s

1 15 oz can green beans, drained

1 15 oz can mixed veggies, drained

26 oz can Muir Glen Fire Roasted Tomatoes, pureed in food processor or blender

2 Cups shredded cheddar cheese

1. Place potatoes in a large pot of water and boil for 10-12 minutes or until fork tender. Drain then place into a stand or electric mixer. Beat until well mashed then add remaining potato ingredients until well combined. Set aside.

2. Heat olive oil into a large skillet over medium heat. Saute onion until softened, about 5 minutes. Add ground beef, salt, pepper and garlic salt; cook until browned and crumbled. Stir in beans, vegetables and pureed tomatoes. Pour meat mixture into a 9x13 inch baking dish or individual size baking dishes. Top with mashed potatoes then sprinkle with cheddar cheese. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until cheese is melted. For crispy cheese topping bake uncovered, for oozing cheese, cover with foil after 15 minutes of baking. Enjoy!

Raspberry Sour Cream Pie

recipe yield 2 - 9 inch pies

INGREDIENTS:
* 2 (9 inch) unbaked pie crust
* 2 eggs
* 1 1/3 cups sour cream
* 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
* 1 cup white sugar
* 1 pinch salt
* 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
* 3 cups raspberries
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* 1/2 cup brown sugar
* 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
* 1/2 cup chopped walnuts
* 1/4 cup butter, chilled

DIRECTIONS:
1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
2. In a large bowl, beat eggs until light and lemon colored. Whisk in sour cream and vanilla. In a separate bowl, mix sugar, flour and salt together. Stir into egg mixture. Gently fold in raspberries. Divide into 2 unbaked pie crusts.
3. Bake in preheated oven for 30 to 35 minutes, or until the center begins to set. Sprinkle with topping and return to oven for 10 to 15 minutes, or until topping is golden brown. Allow to cool before serving.
4. To make the topping: In a medium bowl, mix together brown sugar, flour and chopped nuts. Cut in butter until crumbly.

Raspberry White Chocolate Blondies

¼ Cup butter
¾ Cup white chocolate chips
½ Cup sugar
¼ Cup brown sugar
1 Cup flour
½ teaspoon baking powder
½ teaspoon salt
½ Cup white chocolate chips
2 eggs
2 Tablespoons sour cream
1 Cup fresh raspberries
½ Cup finely chopped pecans
2 Tablespoons sanding sugar


1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Melt butter in microwave safe bowl. Stir in ¾ Cup white chips until melted and smooth. In a large bowl add the sugar, brown sugar, flour, baking powder, salt and ½ Cup white chips. In a small bowl whisk the eggs and sour cream. Pour into the dry ingredient bowl along with the melted white chip mixture. Mix until just combined.


2. Pour into an 8x8 inch baking dish lined with foil that’s been sprayed with cooking spray. Top evenly with 1 Cup raspberries. Mix the chopped pecans and sanding sugar in a small bowl until combined then sprinkle over top of blondies. Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until toothpick comes clean from center.


9 blondies
thanks Picky Palate

Fresh Blueberry Pie II

I had to make to pies for my gathering and this was my second choice. Yummy!-Janene

Thank you: Nancy Fields PHOTO BY: EdgewoodPixxie
"This recipe uses half cooked and half fresh blueberries for a yummy flavor. My family has enjoyed this for over 30 years. Original recipe yield 1 -8 inch pie

INGREDIENTS:
* 1 prepared 8 inch pastry shell, baked and cooled
* 2 pints fresh blueberries
* 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
* 1 tablespoon butter
* 1 tablespoon lemon juice
* 1/2 cup white sugar

DIRECTIONS:
1. Pour one pint of the blueberries into the baked pie shell.
2. Combine flour, butter, lemon juice and sugar. Mix thoroughly. Add the remaining pint of blueberries and bring just to a boil over medium heat. Berries should begin to pop open.
3. Pour cooked berries over fresh berries. Chill pie and serve with whipped cream.

Emily's Famous Apple Pie

I was looking for a very traditional apple pie recipe that would be very easy. This one is absolutely scrumptious! The Perfect all American Dessert!

Thank you: submitted by HBIC to Allrecipes.com
"This is the easiest apple pie in the world to make. I like to use fresh Granny Smith apples. For special occasions I make a lattice top for this all-American treat!"

PREP TIME 15 Min COOK TIME 45 Min READY IN 1 Hr
Original recipe yield 1 - 10 inch pie

INGREDIENTS:

* 2/3 cup white sugar
* 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
* 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
* 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
* 1 recipe pastry for a 9 inch double crust pie
* 8 Granny Smith apple - peeled, cored and sliced

DIRECTIONS:

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
2. In a small bowl stir together the sugar, flour, cinnamon and cloves.
3. Place one of the pie shells into a 10 inch pie pan. Put 1/2 of the sliced apples into the shell and sprinkle half of the sugar mixture over them. Top with the remaining apples and the remaining sugar mixture.
4. Cover apples with the top crust. Press edges with the tines of a fork to seal and poke holes in the top with a knife. Bake in preheated oven for 45 minutes.

Ricotta Stuffed Spinach and Broccoli Pizza Pie

16 oz whole wheat or white pizza dough (I pick it up at Trader Joes or Fresh and Easy)

1 Cup ricotta cheese

¼ Cup grated parmesan cheese, like Kraft

1 Tablespoon extra virgin olive oil

2 Cups fresh spinach leaves, chopped

2 Cups fresh broccoli florets, steamed until fork tender, about 3 minutes in boiling water

Pinch of salt

½ Cup Roasted red bell peppers, from can or fresh

1 ½ Cup shredded mozzarella cheese

2 Tablespoons extra virgin olive oil

½ teaspoon dried Italian Seasoning

1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Divide dough into 2 equal pieces. Spread and press one piece of dough into the bottom and sides of a 9-9 ½ inch round cake or tart pan that has been sprayed with non-stick cooking spray. (I used a 9 ½ inch deep quiche pan with a removable bottom that worked perfectly) In a medium bowl, mix together the ricotta and Parmesan cheese until well combined. Spread into pressed pizza dough.

2. Place olive oil into a medium skillet over medium heat. Saute spinach until wilted down, about 3 minutes. Place evenly over ricotta cheese layer. Place steamed broccoli florets over spinach and season with a pinch or two of kosher salt. Layer roasted red peppers, then mozzarella cheese over top. Press out remaining piece of dough and place over filling, tucking edges inside of pan. Brush with olive oil and sprinkle with Italian Seasoning. Bake for 25-35 minutes or until crust is golden brown and cooked through.

3. Let cool for 10 minutes before removing from pan or cutting into wedges.

8 slices