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Pumpkin Pecan Pie aka Pumpcan Pie (Gluten Free)
Gluten Free / Pies, Tarts & Crumbles

Pumpkin Pecan Pie aka Pumpcan Pie (Gluten Free)

"I'm a genius," he proclaimed, then looked at me like a used car salesmen and an online guru in one. "Follow me on this. Pumpkin pie. Pecan Pie. Everybody wants both. Why do they have to be separate? [dramatic pause] Just combine them in one pie! One pie! A Pumpcan Pie!" Then he mimed a mic drop and took credit for everything that proceeds from here (except the chocolate chips. They were my own rogue doing.)

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December 11, 2018
Gluten Free Whole Grain Pie Crust That Doesn’t Suck
Gluten Free / Pies, Tarts & Crumbles

Gluten Free Whole Grain Pie Crust That Doesn’t Suck

Pie guide after pie guide will tell you, with great emphasis, "do not overwork the dough," but where are all those pie guides when the liquid is spent, and the dough resembles a swath of desert? CRICKETS! The whole process puts my perfectionist self on edge because all I want is to deliver the flaky pie crust that friends and family (and sometimes complete strangers) expect, and I want it to be whole grain. That's challenging enough, but then, you want to make a gluten free whole grain pie crust? Well, here it is!

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December 10, 2018
Oven Baked Thanksgiving Leftovers Quesadillas
Holidays / Main Course / Sandwiches / Savory / Soups / Thanksgiving / Vegetarian

Oven Baked Thanksgiving Leftovers Quesadillas

There's no real specifics to these oven baked Thanksgiving Quesadillas. After the more intense Thanksgiving kitchen endeavors, these are all about ease. Follow your current cravings. Swap a sharp cheddar for the camembert. Throw on some shredded turkey or chopped bacon for a meatier take. Roast salted kale for a crunchier contrast. There are so many possibilities!

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November 27, 2018
Curry Pumpkin Soup for a Fall Picnic (Gluten Free, Vegan Option)
Dog-Friendly Travel / Picnics / Savory / Soups / Wanderings

Curry Pumpkin Soup for a Fall Picnic (Gluten Free, Vegan Option)

Pittsburgh's Washington's Landing is largely a quiet place with the occasional rower skimming the Allegheny River or a runner looping over the landscaped trail. Once an industrial brownfield, it's now a small haven that boasts the brightest autumnal palette (and a connection to George Washington himself). In short, it's an ideal spot for a picnic, and fall picnics call for thermoses of piping hot Curry Pumpkin Soup!

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November 14, 2018
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