Deck Out Your Easter Tabletop in Pretty Pastel Pieces

One of our favorite things about Easter is the Sunday brunch for all that delicious food and special time with family. To make it even more special, sweeten up the table with pastel pieces that just shout springtime. While you're at it, don't forget to check out our top brunch recipes to make it the most delicious Easter yet. via pie http://www.yumsugar.com/Easter-Table-Decorations-28776725

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Baking single crust pie from scratch – Times of India

Baking single crust pie from scratch Times of India To flute pie into a special, sunburst effect, press the edge of the crust flat. Cut slits around edge of crust at 1-inch intervals, cutting in toward centre about 1/2 inch. Fold dough flap under on a diagonal at each slit to form a point. Cover pie ... #SamLikesItHot: Peach mango pieRappler all 2 news articles » via pie http://www.pastrytalk.com/?p=99983&utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=baking-single-crust-pie-from-scratch-times-of-india

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Do the Bride a Favor: Suggestions for Incorporating at Pies in Weddings – DigitalJournal.com (press release)

Do the Bride a Favor: Suggestions for Incorporating at Pies in Weddings DigitalJournal.com (press release) Secondly, pass around platters of miniature pies and pie poppers with fruit filling and ornamental cut outs for dessert. As appetizers, think in terms of mini meat pies, tomato pies, quiche, Amish-style "hucklebuck" pies and cream filled fruit cups ... via pie http://www.pastrytalk.com/?p=99979&utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=do-the-bride-a-favor-suggestions-for-incorporating-at-pies-in-weddings-digitaljournal-com-press-release

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Brilliant Rice Krispie Treat Easter Eggs

This might be the best snack ever. This recipe takes the much loved Rice Krispie treats to a whole, new level, since they are also filled with Easter candy.  via pie http://www.foodista.com/blog/2013/03/28/brilliant-rice-krispie-treat-easter-eggs

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#SamLikesItHot: Peach mango pie – Rappler

#SamLikesItHot: Peach mango pie Rappler I'm glad it happened that way — anything that ends with "from scratch" seems daunting and it doesn't benefit from over-thinking. Not that you should be intimidated! Pie crust is one of those things that seem difficult to make but is actually quite ... via pie http://www.pastrytalk.com/?p=99976&utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=samlikesithot-peach-mango-pie-rappler

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Get ready to eat Humboldt Pie – Times-Standard

Get ready to eat Humboldt Pie Times-Standard There are four pie categories and a $5 per pie entry fee. Then, deliver your pies to the fairgrounds between 10 a.m. and 11 a.m. Saturday. Judging will begin at 11 a.m.. The four categories are fruit, nut, cream/custard and savory (such as tamale pie ... and more » via pie http://www.pastrytalk.com/?p=99825&utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=get-ready-to-eat-humboldt-pie-times-standard

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Sprouts & Shutters: Niles Pie Opening in Union City – Patch.com

Sprouts & Shutters: Niles Pie Opening in Union City Patch.com The menu includes sweet and savory pies, tarts and pastries, featuring local and organic produce. The pastry is all hand-made, using locally milled flours and only sweet cream butter. Known for innovative menu items Niles Pie Company uses whole fresh ... via pie http://www.pastrytalk.com/?p=99830&utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=sprouts-shutters-niles-pie-opening-in-union-city-patch-com

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Perfect pies – hellomagazine.com (blog)

Perfect pies hellomagazine.com (blog) I have used the pie dishes made by Mermaid which are just brilliant for this and make pastry making so easy. Here are two pie recipes we have been enjoying recently. Prawn and chorizo pie. Prawn and chorizo pie. Serves 2, generously. Ingredients ... via pie http://www.pastrytalk.com/?p=99820&utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=perfect-pies-hellomagazine-com-blog

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Dine & Dish: Antonio’s Italian Eatery is good place to go for pizza and pie – The Augusta Chronicle

Dine & Dish: Antonio's Italian Eatery is good place to go for pizza and pie The Augusta Chronicle This is what homemade pie should taste like. The crust was perfectly flaky, not too sweet, allowing the rich fruit filling to take center stage – and the warm pie was heightened even more by the ice cream. Our waitress broke into a smile as she ... via pie http://www.pastrytalk.com/?p=99801&utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=dine-dish-antonios-italian-eatery-is-good-place-to-go-for-pizza-and-pie-the-augusta-chronicle

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‘Pie’tition launched to change definition of a pie – Haverhill Echo

'Pie'tition launched to change definition of a pie Haverhill Echo According to the definition of what constitutes a proper British pie, a pie is not a pie when it has a topping that isn't pastry – that means the classic Shepherd's Pie or Fish Pie are not considered by the experts as real 'pies'. Launched by country ... via pie http://www.pastrytalk.com/?p=99777&utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=pietition-launched-to-change-definition-of-a-pie-haverhill-echo

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Maple Oat Breakfast Pie & Pan-Fried Bananas with Brandy — Delicious Links

Cute hummus cups for spring, a breakfast pie, and tangerine ice cream in today's Delicious Links. Today's Delicious Links • Pan-Fried Bananas with Brandy - Leite's Culinaria. • Maple Oat Breakfast Pie - Arctic Garden Studio. • Pixie Tangerine-Mascarpone Ice Cream Recipe - Cooking on the Weekends. • Hummus with roasted garlic - La Receta de la Felicidad. Do you have a delicious link to share? Send us a link here! Previous Delicious Links via pie http://feeds.thekitchn.com/~r/apartmenttherapy/thekitchn/~3/btAIZ2ilGd4/story01.htm

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Dessert Centerpiece Idea for Easter: Make a Macaron 'Paint' Palette!

If you're looking for an untraditional centerpiece for your Easter table, then this 'paint' palette made up of an array of pastel macarons is perfect. All you need to recreate it yourself is a wood paint palette, macarons of varying colors, and a little buttercream to use as the "glue." As Stephanie of Stephmodo shared, first arrange the maracons on the table (you'll need about 10) to figure out which colors look best together. Then "glue" them to the wood palette (which you can find for about $6 at a craft store) with the buttercream frosting. That's it! Place the palette on the center of your table and surround with a few tulips if you want. So pretty — and edible! (Well, not the tulips.) Related: Make Macarons Like A Pro: 10 Rules for Perfect Cookies (Images: Stephmodo) via pie http://feeds.thekitchn.com/~r/apartmenttherapy/thekitchn/~3/q-c4gUyhSKM/story01.htm

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A rustic Easter pie worthy of Argentina’s most holy cook – Palm Beach Post

A rustic Easter pie worthy of Argentina's most holy cook Palm Beach Post Traditionally, the pie is filled with a mix of spinach (and sometimes Swiss chard), ricotta, seasonings and whole raw eggs that cook to harden when baked in the pastry crust. That crust could be a thicker, empanada-style crust, but we used puff pastry ... via pie http://www.pastrytalk.com/?p=99722&utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=a-rustic-easter-pie-worthy-of-argentinas-most-holy-cook-palm-beach-post

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Italian Easter Pie

March 26, 2013      Last year, I was going through a stack of my grandma's old recipes when a newspaper clipping fell out from among the myriad of handwritten note cards that she used to write 95% of her recipes. The yellowed clipping was from 1994 and included a feature on a local ricotta cheese company, as well as a recipe for Italian Easter Pie. I didn't recall my grandma ever making it, but I took one look at the ingredients – over a pound of Italian meats and nearly three pounds of cheeses – and knew that everyone in my family would love it. I tucked the clipping away in a safe spot and earmarked it for Easter this year. I finally tested the recipe last week and, not surprisingly, we all devoured the pie. It's an Easter tradition I wouldn't mind starting! This pie is an Italian-Catholic recipe and is traditionally made the day before Easter and served at noon to signify the end of Lent and to break the fast. Nothing says breaking a fast like pie crust and the biggest collection of Italian meats and cheeses I've ever seen in one recipe! Speaking of cheese, Italian Easter Pie contains one special ingredient: basket cheese. It's a specialty item that most stores only carry around the Easter holiday. The cheese is made and then formed inside of a plastic basket, which is how it gets its name. It's a soft cheese and very mild in flavor, tasting like a cross between ricotta and mozzarella. I bought mine at a local Italian grocery, however the next day, I saw an entire display of basket cheese in the cheese counter section of my local grocery store. If your supermarket is on the large size, you will probably be able to find it there, otherwise you can substitute any other soft, mild cheese of your liking. As you might imagine, this recipe yields a lot of filling. The recipe didn't mention a specific pie plate size, so I used a regular 9-inch, but it was bursting at the seams. When I make this again, I will definitely use a 9-inch deep dish or a 10-inch regular pie plate, and I've specified that in the recipe below. You can get away with a regular 9-inch but you could have some spillage in the oven. I've loved unearthing old recipes of my grandma's and making them in my kitchen. My mom said this is one that my grandma only made a handful of times; while everyone loved it, she had her own "standard" Easter baking that probably took up most of her time. What are some of your favorite traditional Easter recipes? One year ago: Homemade Fudge Pops Two years ago: Salmon Pierogies Five years ago: Slow Cooker Beef Burgundy Yield: 10 to 12 servings Prep Time: 1 hour Cook Time: 50 minutes Total Time: 2 hours This meat-and-cheese pie is traditionally served by many Italian Catholics at noon the day before Easter to mark the end of Lent. Ingredients: For the Pie Dough: 2½ cups all-purpose flour 2 tablespoons granulated sugar 1 teaspoon salt 13 tablespoons unsalted butter, cold, cut into ¼-inch cubes 7 tablespoons vegetable shortening, cold, cut into pieces 4 to 5 tablespoons ice water For the Pie Filling: 8 ounces sweet Italian sausage 1 small sweet onion, finely chopped 4 ounces pepperoni, chopped 4 ounces hard salami, chopped 4 ounces prosciutto, chopped 1 pound fresh basket cheese, drained and cut into bite-size pieces 1 pound ricotta cheese, drained 4 ounces mozzarella cheese, shredded (about 1 cup) 4 ounces provolone cheese, shredded (about 1 cup) ¼ grated Parmesan cheese 3 eggs, lightly beaten with a fork Freshly grated black pepper For the Egg Wash: 1 egg yolk 1 tablespoon heavy cream Directions: 1. Make the Pie Crust: Add the flour, salt and sugar to the work bowl of a food processor and pulse a few times to combine. Scatter the butter pieces over flour mixture, tossing to coat butter with some flour. Cut the butter into the flour with five 1-second pulses. Add the shortening and continue pulsing (about four more 1-second pulses) until the flour is pale yellow and resembles coarse cornmeal with butter bits no larger than small peas. Turn the mixture into medium bowl. 2. Sprinkle 4 tablespoons of ice water over the flour mixture. Use a rubber spatula to mix; press down on the dough with the broad side of the spatula until the dough sticks together, adding up to 1 tablespoon more ice water if the dough will not come together. Shape the dough into two balls with your hands, one slightly larger than the other. Flatten into 4-inch-wide disks. Dust lightly with flour, wrap in plastic, and refrigerate for 30 minutes before rolling out. 3. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. 4. Prepare the Filling: While the dough is chilling, prepare the pie filling. Brown the sausage over medium heat in a large sauté pan, breaking it up into bite-size pieces as it cooks. Cook until the sausage is no longer pink in the middle, adding the onions during the last few minutes of cooking. 5. Using a slotted spoon, transfer the sausage and onions to a large mixing bowl. Add all the remaining ingredients and mix well until thoroughly combined. 6. On a lightly floured surface, roll out the smaller piece of pie dough into a circle about ⅛-inch thick. Transfer the dough to a 10-inch regular pie plate or a 9-inch deep dish pie plate. 7. Transfer the filling to the dough-lined pie plate. There is a lot of filling, so you'll want to pack it tightly into the pie dish, mounding it slightly in the center. Roll out the other dough round and place over the filling. Trim top and bottom edges to ½ inch beyond pan lip. Tuck this rim of dough underneath itself so that folded edge is flush with pan lip. Flute edging or press with fork tines to seal. Cut four slits at right angles on dough top. With a fork, beat together the egg yolk and heavy cream, and brush over the top and crust of the pie. 8. Bake the pie until the crust is golden brown and the cheese is bubbling through the slits on top, about 50 minutes. Let the pie sit for at least 30 minutes before serving. Any leftovers should be refrigerated. Notes: If you cannot find basket cheese, you can substitute any other mild, semi-soft cheese in its place. (Recipe adapted from Lamagna Cheese Co., as printed in Pittsburgh Post-Gazette 3/27/1994) posted in Easter, Irish, Pies and Tarts, Sausage Recipes, Spring via pie http://www.browneyedbaker.com/2013/03/26/italian-easter-pie-recipe/

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