The Popovers Pumpkin Pie This recipe, featured on our Winter 2011/2012 cover, comes from Jennifer Beach of Popovers on the Square in Portsmouth, New Hampshire. For more tips, techniques and delicious recipes for baking the perfect pie, be sure to check out the article on page 12. INGREDIENTS 1/2 cup sugar 1/2 cup brown sugar
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Tofu in pie? Nuts as the crust? Trust me when I say this pie is delicious and no one will know they are eating tofu! It is rich, creamy and perfect for your Valentine’s Day dessert (or any other special occasion!). Recipe by contributing photographer and chef Melody Polakow. Orange Scented Chocolate Pecan Pie Crust
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“At Christmas time in Italy, families make what we call the ‘keeping cakes of Christmas,’” explains Mary Ann Esposito, star of PBS’s Ciao Italia, television’s longest-running cooking show, and the author of numerous best-selling cookbooks. “Each cake is part of a long tradition of holiday celebrations, and each has its own story.” “The first keeping
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This recipe from Boston’s Union Oyster House gives a nod to our neighbors to the south. New Yorkers claim that theirs is the only “true” cheesecake, unadulterated by added ingredients or toppings. I personally have never met a cheesecake I didn’t like—New York or otherwise. New York Cheesecake INGREDIENTS 1 1/2 pounds cream cheese 1
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