Category Archives: Sweet as Pie

We love any and all things salted caramel.  Add graham crackers and the potential for chocolate to that, and I was sold.  These Salted Caramel-Pecan Bars were a fun dessert to make and a great one to share.  Take the … Continue reading →

Next on the November Sweet as Pie list was this recipe for Creole Beef Grillades and Cheese Grits.  I made this hearty meal on a Sunday evening since it did require a little bit of simmering time (more so than … Continue reading →

This Crispy Chicken-Broccoli Casserole was one of my picks for the November Sweet as Pie menu.  For whatever reason, I was just kind of craving a chicken-broccoli-cheese dish and this casserole fit the bill.  Here’s how it came together (the … Continue reading →

Admittedly, I was not looking forward to this recipe for Turkey, Mushroom, and Spinach Lasagna.  With the no-boil noodles, ground turkey, and turkey pepperoni, it was bound to be a healthier lasagna option but not at all like I’m used … Continue reading →

I’m kind of hit or miss on pumpkin flavored things.  I’ve never jumped on the Starbucks Pumpkin Spice Latte bandwagon and I never make pumpkin pie or order pumpkin milkshakes.  I appreciate the fall spice profile but only enjoy it … Continue reading →

The last selection for the October Sweet as Pie menu was this Creamy Tomato Tortellini Soup.  I’d actually made this one before, so I knew it would be a hit at our house.  Easy enough to make on a weeknight, … Continue reading →

For the September dessert selection on Sweet as Pie, we got to try these Strawberry Cupcakes.  They were a little different (especially the icing/glaze), but pretty tasty.  Here’s how they came together: First, I mixed together cake mix, strawberry jello, … Continue reading →

Hooray for one-pot meals!  This Skillet Rosemary Chicken recipe from Food Network was convenient, different, and tasty (especially the mushrooms).  And of course, how could I resist a recipe that incorporated two of my favorite ingredients – lemon and rosemary?  … Continue reading →

For my pick for the September Sweet as Pie menu, I chose this recipe for JoJo Potatoes from an old issue of Cook’s Country magazine.  I’m always happy to try out new options for weeknight side dishes.  This one was … Continue reading →

Admittedly, I was a bit skeptical about this Sweet as Pie recipe for Brunswick Stew.  I’d only had Brunswick Stew once before and I didn’t care for it at all.  And check out the picture on the official recipe – … Continue reading →