Sweet & Savory

A pie for dinner and dessert...
This is what I've been up to in the kitchen:

Raspberry Nectarine Pie

This pie was a big hit! Your friends and family will rave.
I can't give away the secret Horey family crust recipe, but here's how to make the filling:
Time: 1/2 hour prep, 45 minutes to bake
Cost: $6

You'll Need:
6 Nectarines, peeled and sliced
2 small cartons Raspberries
7/8 c. Sugar
1/4 c. Flour
1/2 tsp. Cinnamon
Your favorite crust recipe x2 (it's a two crust pie)

Preheat oven to 425 degrees. After making your crust, mix fruit with sugar, flour and cinnamon. Add to pie crust. Make lattice or full crust for top. (The lattice pleases the eye, but full crust pleases the belly) Bake for 35-45 minutes. Halfway through baking cover edges with strips of tin foil to prevent burning. Allow to cool for 1 hour for easier serving.
*I'm going to try this with a pre-baked crust and fresh, uncooked nectarines and raspberries with a glaze.

Chicken Pot Pie

If I'm going to seriously pursue my pie dreams I thought I should probably learn how to make a pie that could be used for a meal. Not that dessert can't replace any meal...I don't judge! I used this recipe and it turned out great. You'll feel like a gourmet chef while you put together the bouquet garni. I was a little overzealous and made my own crust, but I'm sure it would be just as good with store-bought pastry.
Time: 45 minutes prep, 40 minutes baking
Cost: $10
Get this recipe here.

As a teaser for upcoming blueberry season, I thought I'd throw in a recipe for blueberry cream muffins.
I've tried a couple recipes and this was my favorite by far.
It made a huge batch-make some for you and yours
and give away the rest of the batter to your lovely neighbors and friends.
You can add struesel topping to your liking.
Time: 10 mins prep, 2o mins baking
Cost: $5

I'm going to try and make this Lemon Curd Tart from the Barefooot Contessa and add blueberries to the top. I'll tell you how it fares for our Father's Day festivities.

Enjoy.