Category Archives: Sweet as Pie

With the summer’s produce in full swing, we were looking forward to this Sweet as Pie pick from Ina Garten’s cookbook, Foolproof – Provencal Cherry Tomato Gratin.  I’m generally wary of Ina Garten recipes since I find her to be … Continue reading →

As I’ve said, I’m not a big fan of tuna in any shape or form, so I can’t say that I was looking forward to this recipe for Skinny Tuna Cakes.  In fact, I didn’t even try these.  I did … Continue reading →

We like blueberries around here – blueberry muffins, blueberry pancakes, blueberry french toast, etc.  Phillip has a favorite blueberry pie that his family has enjoyed for many a year, but we were glad to try this version as well.  Now, … Continue reading →

Two desserts in August!  In addition to the Easy Blueberry Pie, the August Sweet as Pie menu also offered these Caramel Smores Cups.  What a quick and easy treat!  Here’s how they came together: First, I mixed the cookie dough … Continue reading →

I was most looking forward to this final recipe on the July Sweet as Pie list.  It’s a recipe for Buttermilk Pie from one of my favorite Charleston restaurants, Hominy Grill.  I’d had the pie in the restaurant, but wanted … Continue reading →

This pick for the July Sweet as Pie menu was made by our gust picker, my friend Sarah.  Phillip was really excited about this one, and although I’m not generally a big fan of tuna, I must say that I … Continue reading →

Next up on the July Sweet as Pie menu was this recipe for Pork Chops with Garlic and Wine from the Pioneer Woman blog.  This was a relatively simple recipe to throw together (other than the millions of garlic cloves). … Continue reading →

Rounding out this month’s Sweet as Pie selection was this Hot Corn Dip from Trisha Yearwood.  Simple to prepare and delicious!  Here’s how it came together: First I mixed together two cans of Mexican corn, two cans of diced green … Continue reading →

For a lighter meal, we made this selection from the Sweet as Pie menu to serve alongside some broiled tilapia.  I love cucumbers and Phillip loves feta, but we didn’t love this dish.  It was a dud for us.  Here’s … Continue reading →