Monthly Archives: March 2017

Mar20

Pineapple Lemon or Coconut Cheesecake Pie

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Pineapple Lemon or Coconut Cheesecake Pie

This recipe is a different twist on my Lemon Cheesecake Pie.  My friend, Priscilla, had this for bridge last night and she was so kind to share her recipe with me.  I must say, “it was heavenly”.

  • 1 (8-oz.) pkg. cream cheese (softened)
  • 1/4 cup sugar
  • 2 cups Cool Whip (thawed)
  • 1 (8-oz.) can crushed pineapple (drained / divided)
  • 1 (6-oz.) graham cracker crumb crust
  • 1 (3.4-oz.) pkg. lemon flavor instant pudding mix (or coconut cream pudding mix)
  • 1 1/3 cups cold milk

Beat cream cheese and sugar in large bowl with whisk until well blended.  Stir in Cool Whip and half the pineapple.  Spread into crust.

Beat pudding mix and milk in medium bowl with whisk 2 minutes (mixture will be thick).  Stir in remaining pineapple.  Spoon over pie.  Refrigerate several hours or until chilled.

Serves 8 to 12.  (Depending on how big you cut them.)

Note:  I made this for Easter (2019) this year and couldn’t buy lemon pudding mix so I used coconut cream pudding mix instead and everyone wanted to take the pie home with them.  I think we have a new winner!!

“Give thanks to God, our Creator, who gives us the breath of life.”

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Mar17

Shepherd’s Pie

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Shepherd’s Pie

This is comfort food at it’s best.  Yummy!

Filling

  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1 large onion, chopped fine
  • 2 pounds lean ground beef
  • 5 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon tomato paste
  • 1/4 cup heavy cream
  • 1 3/4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
  • 3/4 cup beer (mild lager or non-alcoholic)
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 2 cups mixed frozen veggies

Topping

  • 2 1/2 pounds potatoes, peeled and cut into 2-inch pieces
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
  • 1/3 cup heavy cream, warmed
  • Salt and pepper
  • 1 large egg, beaten

Heat butter in large skillet over medium-high heat until foaming.  Add onion and cook until soft, about 8 minutes.  Add meat, 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper and cook, breaking up meat into small pieces with wooden spoon, until browned, about 12 minutes.  Add flour and tomato paste and cook until paste begins to darken, about 1 minute.

Add cream and cook until it spatters, about 1 minute.  Add broth, beer, soy sauce, and simmer over medium heat, stirring frequently, until mixture is thick but still saucy, 15 to 20 minutes.  Remove from heat, stir in veggies, adjust seasonings, and transfer to broiler-safe 2-quart casserole dish.

Adjust oven rack to upper-middle position and heat oven to 375 degrees.  Bring potatoes, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and water to cover to boil in large saucepan over high heat.  Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until tender, 15 to 20 minutes.  Drain potatoes, return to saucepan, and mash potatoes with butter and cream until smooth.  Season with salt and pepper.

Spread potatoes over filling, using spatula to smooth top.  Brush with egg and drag fork across top to make ridges.  Bake until filling is bubbling, about 15 minutes.  Turn on broil and cook until top is golden brown, 3 to 5 minutes.  Remove from oven and cool 10 minutes.  Serve.

Serves 6 to 8.

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