This is the crust I use and it is nice and flaky and easy to work with. I make a triple batch, at least, and freeze the left over in disks in ziplock...

This is a large batch of frosting, easily halved. Not too, too sweet. Good for cookies and cakes. Mostly I am posting it so I can always find it!!

I absolutely love this pie crust. It does have a sweeter taste than most so when I am making it for chicken pot pie and other non dessert dishes I lessen...

This wonderful icing is used for icing cakes and cookies as well as for borders and art work on cakes. It makes a delicious filling also between the layers...

There are many versions of ?Buttercream? icing. Some are made with eggs and all butter. Some varieties, you have to cook your sugar to a softball stage....

These are my absolute favorite and perfect chocolate chip cookies. I've tried tons of recipes to get them the way I like them. Perfect if you like good...

"This is a basic white flaky pie crust, made in the food processor. The secret to good crust is to have everything very cold and to handle it as little...

From Barefoot Contessa Family Style cookbook, 2002. I have watched Ina Garten make this on her cooking show. She takes the mystery out of making pie...