Ditch The Pumpkin For These Holiday Pies

Bella Breakdown Tis’ the season for sugar, spice and everything nice. And pie. Lots and lots of pie. If you’re like me, you always look forward to the pies at the end of any holiday meal. Typically, it’s the classics: pumpkin, pecan, berry. Don’t get me wrong, I love pie in all forms and I will gladly down a slice of pumpkin pie with whipped cream. But this year, I want to shake things up and try something new. These two pies are utterly delicious, and will be a welcome surprise to anyone dining at your table this year....

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It’s Pie Time

Bella Breakdown Okay you guys, Halloween is over, and before you make the controversial leap into Christmas, there is one very important American holiday you need to remember. Thanksgiving. Turkey Day. Food Day. The day before Black Friday, however you want to look at it, it’s Thanksgiving! Every fourth Thursday of November, we gather around a table with friends, family, and loved ones to give thanks for one another and all of the things we receive in this life. And most importantly, we give thanks to food and then we eat that food until that button up shirt that...

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Pies Better Than Grandma’s!

Bella Breakdown When someone asks you if you prefer cake over pie, and you say pie, than you might want to visit this restaurant. They serve some of the most delicious pies in the United States, you can always tell if they show up on TV. Jonathan Dye is the owner of Mr. Dye’s Pies in Milwaukee, WI and learned how to make pies from, you guessed it, his grandma. She told him that if you care about the people you get the food right, and this little pie shop sure has. They make pies that are delicious, and...

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Deliciously Healthy Pumpkin Treats

The moment October hits, some of us can’t help but indulge in all things Fall. That means you’ve replaced all tank tops with flannel. You’ve switched up your iced coffee for a pumpkin spice latte. You are determined to keep your scarf on all day, even when the weather warms up in the afternoon. You go hard for Fall and it shows in all of your baking as well. These delicious and healthy pumpkin treats are just what you need to celebrate your trip into Fall. There are some amazing recipes for delicious desserts that will wow any visitor,...

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Delicious Apple Pie Cookies

Bella Breakdown Let these easy cookies warm you up! To make these, peel Granny Smith apples and cut them into bite sized pieces. On medium low heat, melt 2 tablespoons of butter then add 4 cups of the chopped apples, 1/2 teaspoon of cinnamon, and 1 tablespoon of corn starch. Cook until everything is well mixed and the apples are softened. Next add in 1/3 cup of brown sugar and continue to simmer. Roll out a pie crust and cut cookie-sized circles out using a glass. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper, then assemble your apple pie cookies....

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