BethNH's Profile

From: , NH USA

Joined: December 16th, 2010

About me: I've been cooking and baking since I was a child and collecting cookbooks almost that long. Years ago, I lost my entire collection in a flood and I've been slowly building it back up. I cook for my husband and three sons who are not very adventurous eaters. We're on the go a lot with sports and school schedules. I love to bake and my boys and their friends appreciate all manner of baked goods.

Favorite cookbook: King Arthur Flour Cookie Companion

Ginger Pork Meatballs with Cilantro and Fish Sauce from Dinner: Changing the Game

These meatballs and the dipping sauce were to die for delicious. Although there was a lot of chopping the recipe was easy to follow. Everyone loved it and we will definitely make this again. read more >

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Pie: 300 Tried-and-True Recipes for Delicious Homemade Pie

By Ken Haedrich
Harvard Common Press - 2004

I'm a little embarrassed to admit that I've never made pie crust before. Generally, I use those very convenient Pillsbury pie crusts.

I followed the stand mixer directions for this crust and the dough came together easily. As I was rolling it out, it seemed a bit thick to me but it was difficult to get much thinner and it was the right size for the pie pan.

I prebaked this crust for use in a custard pie and it baked nicely with no bubbles on the sides. Served straight from the fridge with the coconut cream, it was rather tough. It had good flavor but it was rather difficult to cut with a fork.

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This is a super simple recipe that comes together quickly in a food processor. After baking the texture is quite nice with a nice chew. It is not overly sweet like some nut pies.

We thought that it would be improved by some chocolate and will have more pie tonight with Alice Water's chocolate sauce.

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Perfect way to celebrate Pi Day!

I had everything I needed to make this pie in my pantry - even coconut extract! The custard comes together in minutes. In fact, just as I was beginning to wonder if it would thicken at all, it became thick and creamy in seconds.

The pie was creamy but firm. It was topped with whipped cream (to which I also added a splash of coconut extract) and shredded coconut.

Although the pie takes a while to cool, it comes together easily and quickly.

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