How To Cook The Most Delicious Strawberry Pie

One of my all-time favorite pies is strawberry pie. It is very simple to make if you are lucky enough to get ripe and plump strawberries. Thanks to modern supermarkets, strawberries can be obtained most of the year.

Ingredients:

• 1 cup white sugar,
• 3 tablespoons corn starch,
• 1 pint strawberries,
• 1 12oz can of 7-up
• Whipped cream

Directions:

1. In a heavy bottom saucepan combine the sugar, cornstarch, 7-up until creamy. Cook the 7-up mixture over a medium to a medium high heat until the mixture becomes thick.
2. When the 7-up mixture becomes thick, cool to room temperature and add a couple drops of good quality red food coloring.
3. Wash and cut the fresh strawberries into quarters or smaller depending on how large they are. Sprinkle a teaspoon or two of sugar on the freshly cut strawberries and place them into the shell.
4. Pour the cooled 7-up mixture over the strawberries. Allow the pie to set for a few minutes. Serve with plenty of whipped cream around the edges.

It Is Really An Amazing Fresh Apple Yogurt Cake Recipe

Does it matter what kind of apples you use in a recipe? I think so, yes, since apples have different textures, skin and taste.

My first visit to a u-pick apple farm this year yielded two types of apples ready for harvesting – one sweet and one tart. Sweet and tart apples are a perfect combination for this easy Fresh Apple-Yogurt Cake.

FRESH APPLE YOGURT CAKE

Ingredients:

• 1/2-cup (1 stick) butter, softened
• 1 scant cup granulated white sugar
• 5.3-oz. to 6-oz. container of yogurt
• 1 egg
• 2 tsp vanilla extract
• 3 T. skim milk
• 2-1/2 cups flour
• 2 tsp. baking soda
• 2 tsp. cinnamon
• 1/2-tsp. salt
• 1 pound (about 4 small) apples, peeled, cored and chopped
• (optional) confectionery sugar

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 350-degrees Fahrenheit. If using a glass baking dish, set the temperature to 325 and adjust the baking time.

2. Cream butter and sugar

3. Beat in yogurt, egg, vanilla and milk until fluffy.

4. Combine dry ingredients, then stir into creamed mixture.

5. Mix in apples.

6. Spoon into lightly greased 9x13-inch baking dish and spread. The batter will be fairly thick.

7. Bake 50-60 minutes or until insert toothpick near center and it comes out clean.

8. (Optional) Sprinkle with confectionery sugar.

Tips:

*Use a bit less sugar if the apples are very sweet

*Personally I like a combination of sweet apples and tart apples in a cake recipe such
as this one.

*The original recipe I found called for plain vanilla yogurt. I’m a big fan of Greek yogurt and happened to have a container of it with “pineapple on the bottom”. This gave the cake an appealing, underlying hint of pineapple.

*I like to mix all-purpose and whole wheat flour. In this case, I added 2 cups of all-purpose flour and 1/2-cup of whole wheat.

It Is Always Not Easy To Buy Red Wine Without These Knowledge

It can be confusing when presented with the enormous variety of red wine available today. There are so many options to choose from, it is not always easy for one to buy red wine without having knowledge of wine in general.

  
Choosing The Intensity

The first step is determining what type of red wine you are interested in. You may be looking for a wine that is dry and intensely flavored, or one that is lighter and fruitier. The more intense red wines are Cabernet sauvignon, Shiraz, and red zinfandel. The lighter red wines include Chianti, Beaujolais, and red table wines.

Finding The Right Vintage

When you set out to buy red wine, it is important to know these wines get better with age. Generally, wine experts agree that red wine reaches its maturity after three years, so look for wines that were bottled at least three years ago.

Experiment With Wine From Different Regions

While browsing through wine choices, you will notice that there are varieties from all over the world. It used to be that most of the wines available were either French, Italian, or from the Napa Valley. However, today it is easy buy red wine from places such as Chile, Bolivia, Australia and South Africa, and they are readily available in most stores. Try some from each region in order to get an idea of the subtle differences in flavor.

Ask For Recommendations

Don't be afraid to ask for recommendations from salespeople. Most major supermarkets these days have their own wine buyers and employ knowledgeable representatives in the store who can help you make your choices. If you are shopping at a wine store, there are sure to be experts available there to answer any questions you have.