We’ve added bourbon to classic southern pecan pie for extra flavor; if you prefer, you can use dark rum instead. (It’s equally good without alcohol, too.) This is one of our top-selling desserts, particularly at Thanksgiving, when we make about five hundred pies!

We use this traditional dough for Christmas cookies, Valentine’s Day cookies, and more. The dough keeps beautifully, and can be cut out and decorated as you like.

Like our blueberry muffins, we’ve made Key lime pie every day for over ten years. And, like the muffins, this pie is one of our customers’ favorites. The walnut-flavored crust and the grated lime zest in the filling give this pie additional flavor.

Makes about 5 cups frosting ½ pound (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened Two 8-ounce packages cream cheese, softened 5 cups confectioners’ sugar 2 tablespoons grated orange zest or lemon zest 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract 1. Place the butter and cream cheese in a bowl and cream together with an electric mixer until light and […]

This classic carrot cake is one of our favorites. It’s a great cake to make year-round or for a special occasion.

Everyone loves strawberry shortcake – it’s the sign that spring has truly come. That said, we suggest that you make this only when strawberries are in season. The shortcakes are like sweet biscuits and very easy to make.