Sicilian Ricotta Pie

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In a food processor, put

• 1-1/2 cups flour
• 3 tbsps caster sugar

Blend then add 1/2 cup of cold cubed butter

Blend about 4 pulses

Add 1 egg yolk and up to 3 tbsps cold water

Pulse till almost comes together – remove, wrap and refrigerate about 20 minutes

Roll dough and put into an 8″ or 9″ tart pan with removable bottom or a regular pie plate

Banoffee Pie

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Shell

• 1-1/4 cups graham cracker crumbs
• 5 tbsps. melted butter
• 2 tbsps. sugar

Mix all together well and press into a 9″ tart pan with a removable bottom or a regular pie plate

Mini Lemon-Lime Meringue Pies

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Pastry

• 2 cups flour
• 2/3 cup butter – cold and cup into small cubes
• 1 large egg
• 2-4 tbsps. lemon juice

In a food processor, put flour and butter and pulse 6 times.

Add the egg and juice (a bit at a time)

Dutch Baby

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In a blender, combine

1/2 cup flour
3 tbsps vanilla sugar
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 cup whole milk, at room temp
2 large eggs
1 tbsps melted butter

Process this mixture for 30 seconds, or until well combined.

In the meantime, heat a cast iron skillet in a 375 degree oven.  Remove, all 2 tbsps butters and swirl to coat.

Pour blender mixture into skillet and return to oven for about 30-35 minutes or until puffed and lightly browned.  Remove, cut and serve with either powdered sugar or syrup of your choice.  We choose Cinnamon Apple Syrup!