November 21st, 2011 by Georgeann
This weekend, I shared my husband’s Thanksgiving pumpkin pie recipe with ginger streusel crust. As you know, my husband’s idea of “abundance” is a bit exaggerated, and it’s not uncommon for us to have 15 desserts to gobble up on Thanksgiving Day!
To start Thanksgiving week off right, I’m sharing one more of my husband’s delicious Thanksgiving dessert recipes. This one will appeal to anyone with a love of chocolate, and it’s a Thanksgiving favorite of my mom’s and Aunt Joan’s!
Chocolate-Glazed Chocolate Tart Recipe
Originally discovered in Gourmet, September 2008
(Mom & Aunt Joan’s favorite)
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November 19th, 2011 by Georgeann I have a lot to be thankful for. I live in the greatest city in the world (New York!). I have a challenging and exciting job that engages my intellect and creativity. I have wonderful family and friends who fill my life with laughter. And I am blessed with a husband who is not only kind and handsome, but also a gifted cook with a passion for pie (recipe below). For me, Thanksgiving is the best day of the year!
A Wealth of Thanksgiving Pies
Years ago, my husband and I decided to bring the party to us and began hosting Thanksgiving dinner in our own apartment. In the first year, it was just me, my husband, my mom & dad, my aunt, and 2 last minute guests: my cousin Bob and his NYFD colleague (with their radios, in case they had to go deal with an emergency). My husband has a warped sense of abundance, so he created at least 5 giant desserts that year for all 7 of us, including a gloriously beautiful pecan pie and a spicy pear and quince crisp. He was a triumph! [Read more →]
