Pumpkin Pie

1 1/2 C. sugar
1 tsp. salt (you can substitute 3 1/2 tsp pumpkin pie seasoning for next 3 spices)
2 tsp. ground cinnamon
1 tsp. ground ginger
1/4 tsp. ground cloves
4 large eggs
1 29oz can pumpkin
2 cans (12 0z) evaporated milk
2 9" deep pie shells UNBAKED

Bake 425* for 15 minutes. Reduce temperature 350* bake 40-50 minutes until custard is set and knife inserted near center comes out clean. Freezing pie causes separation of crust and filling. I use the recipe on the side of the Libbys pumpkin.

Pecan Pie

4 lg. eggs
1 1/2 c. light brown sugar
1 tsp. vanilla
Pinch of salt
5 tbsp. unsalted butter, melted
1 c. pecan halves

Heat oven to 350 degrees. Whisk eggs and brown sugar in medium bowl until completely blended and free of lumps, whisk in vanilla, salt and 4 tablespoons of the melted butter until well blended, about 1 minute. Pour mixture into pie crust. Place pecans in circles on top and bake 50 minutes or until sharp knife inserted in center comes out clean, but slightly oily. Cool pie on wire rack for 20 minutes. Brush top with remaining 1 tablespoon melted butter. Serve hot or cold.

Best Pie Crust

Courtesy of Reva.

4 C. flour
1 2/3 C. shortening
1 tsp. salt
1 tsp. baking powder
1 egg (beaten)
1 Tbs. white vinegar
1 C. luke-warm water

Use pastry cutter to blend flour and shortening until crumbly. Then add egg, water, and vinegar. Use hands to mix. Dough will come together as a ball and leave sides of bowl clean. Makes four shells. Use your leftover scraps to make tiny cookies with sugar and cinnamon. YUM!

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Pizza Dough

1 dollop of honey
2 tsp. yeast (1 packet)
1/4 tsp. salt
2 Tbs. oil
1 C. warm water
3 C. flour

Make into a dough. Add more flour if necessary. When you are finished, wash bowl. Add another Tablespoon of oil to bowl. Coat dough in oil. Set bowl in a warm area of the kitchen. I suggest using your wok ring, setting oven to warm, and placing covered bowl on back burner. This way the bowl does not get so hot the dough burns.

Cooking Apron

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