Category Archives: Sweet as Pie

With Charleston right there in the name, we had to try this hot dip.  We ended up sharing it with friends who came over for a fish fry one night and everyone really enjoyed it.  It was easy to make … Continue reading →

Ah, cheesecake.  So delicious to eat, so intimidating to make.  But, this recipe from Trisha Yearwood was actually pretty easy.  Here’s how it came together: First, I made the crust with graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter.I used my … Continue reading →

I don’t know how I missed trying these BBQ Comfort Meatballs before now.  Simple and hearty, they were a perfect meal for the exhausted, spit-up covered zombie that had taken over my life in early May.  They made a really … Continue reading →

It’s the perfect time of year for delicious and refreshing drinks, so I was excited to try these Blackberry Margaritas from Pioneer Woman.  They didn’t disappoint.  Here’s how they came together: First, I mixed blackberries and blueberries together with sugar … Continue reading →

I love pound cake.  My granddaddy used to make the best pound cake.  Sigh.  I haven’t been able to master his recipe yet, but that hasn’t stopped me from trying.  His wasn’t a chocolate pound cake though, so this Chocolate … Continue reading →

This recipe for Chicken Cacciatore was delicious!  We both really liked it and it was fairly simple to make.  Here’s how it came together: First, I browned some chicken thighs that had been seasoned and dredged in flour.Next, I sauteed … Continue reading →

I made this recipe for Trisha Yearwood’s Chicken Pie several weeks ago.  It was easy enough to make, but ended up being a little bland for us.  Of course, that’s nothing a change in seasonings and some additional ingredients couldn’t … Continue reading →

When I was growing up, Easter dinner always included ham and twice-baked potatoes, so when this recipe for Scalloped Potatoes and Ham popped up on the April Sweet as Pie list, I knew it was destined for our Easter table.  … Continue reading →

Rounding out this month’s Sweet as Pie menu was this delicious recipe for Chicken with Mustard Cream Sauce.  Easy enough for a weeknight and yummy enough for company!  Here’s how it came together: First, I sauteed chicken cutlets in a … Continue reading →

I love PW’s White Chicken Enchiladas, so I was looking forward to trying her beef version.  Although not quite as good as my Aunt Nancy’s famous Wet Burritos, they didn’t disappoint.  Here’s how they came together: First, I made the sauce … Continue reading →