Weird Recipe Wednesday: Because some recipes are so weird I just HAVE to try them. My curiosity always gets the better of me.
Knowing how much I like to experiment, my brother gave me this super neat pie pan that's split down the middle, allowing me to test two recipes at once.
With a twinkle in his eye he encouraged me to practice my pie making skills while he's home on Thanksgiving break. Knowing I had a willing taste tester, I set out to make two of the pies on my ever growing 'recipes to try' list.
First up was a savory pumpkin pie. Caramelized onions, balsamic vinegar, Greek yogurt, pumpkin and smoked paprika went into the filling along with a few other ingredients.
The verdict? It was definitely.... weird....if you know what I mean. Perhaps if I thought of it more like a quiche instead of a pie. Not for me, thanks.
On the other side was a creamy chocolate pecan pie. Better than the other side but not a huge hit either.
The lesson learned here? If you encourage someone to practice their pie-making skills, you may want to specify your filling of choice.
Seeing as I can always use practice, I asked a trusted friend for her pie crust recipe. Rather than trying another weird one from my list, I asked my brother what kind of filling he'd prefer. I guess if you're making pie for someone you should make what they want to eat, not just what you want to play with. I had to play a little though, this time with the crust. I decided to turn the scraps into leaves for a change of pace. Not bad for a first attempt. A certain someone is still hinting that practice makes perfect, so send your favorite pie crust recipe my way. You'd better include your favorite fail-proof filling. It will make a few people extra thankful.
Food for Thought: "The purposes of a man's heart are deep waters, but a man of understanding draws them out." -Proverbs 20:5
I love that Ben got you that dual pan, I can totally see the expression on his face when handed it to you, with all that pie expectation.
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