pies

Tuna Spaghetti Pie; the kitchen garden

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Remember Spaghetti Pie? It was popular in the 70’s, I think…. Maybe it still is with the college crowd. Back then I made it with ground beef, tomato sauce and cottage cheese. This is made with an Italian linguini, tuna and a lovely goat’s milk cheese. Spaghetti Pie grows up. One could say Tuna Casserole … Continue reading…

Feta, Walnuts and Spinach… Oh My! BB Babes do Assyrian Pies

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The Bread Baking Babes are 5!!!!! Hard to believe, isn’t it? All those lovely breads….. To celebrate our international group with her usual style, Tanna, of My Kitchen in Half Cups, our host kitchen this month, decided on this wonderful, international bread: Assyrian Spinach Pies, stuffed with spinach, feta cheese, walnuts and pomegranate. Hungry yet? You … Continue reading…

Turkey and Acorn Squash Quiche; the update

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I thought I’d do something different…. Something with acorn squash…. We’re slowly getting to the end.   Then we can start on the butternut squash. (For a treat this week I bought some broccoli) Acorn squash is a bit on the dry side which, apparently, made a difference in the cooking time of the quiche. … Continue reading…

Zucchini and Herb Phyllo Pies

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I got the idea for these in one of my Greek cook books. It was called ‘kolokithópita’ or zucchini pie.  (Similar to ‘spanakópita’ or spinach pie.) It served 8. I was thinking more along the line of tapas, samosas, mezze, little bites…. A first course for two. So I modified it ever so slightly. I … Continue reading…

Lamb, Pasta, Risotto, Shepherd’s Pie…. the leftovers

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One of the problems – or benefits, of being only two is when one makes a leg of lamb for Easter dinner there are going to be leftovers. Depending on the size of the leg there could be a lot of leftovers. We like leftovers of all flavors, but especially lamb. Accepting this, nay, embracing … Continue reading…

Spaghetti Pie, Defending Betty Crocker

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My mother always told me that if I couldn't say something nice not to say anything at all. So I won't divulge the name of the blog I'm quoting…. I doubt that the author is alone in this opinion, however. I decided someone had to come to the defense of Betty Crocker. The blogger found … Continue reading…

Upside Down Yorkshire Pizza Pie; the update

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The wall paper is finished. Big sigh! Can you see why it wasn’t my favorite task?  The wall over the stairs?  And I was just the helper. It was a relief to get it done. And now….. The floor. Once the floor is done I can finally (I hope) get rid of the sheet rock … Continue reading…