Pumpkin Pie

Things I know about pumpkin pie: I discovered that my recipe, stolen from the Libby’s can except for the nutmeg,  is almost identical to the Barefoot Contessa’s recipe except that she uses brown sugar instead of white. 3/4 cup sugar1/2 teaspoon salt1 teaspoon cinnamon1/2 teaspoon ground ginger1/4 teaspoon ground cloves2 eggs1 15 oz can Libby’s…

Bourbon Pecan Pie

Oh Bourbon. How do I love thee? Let me the count the ways. Here’s #1 Pie crust for a 9-inch pie – unbaked. 1/2 cup butter 1 cup sugar 1 cup light corn syrup 4 eggs, lightly beaten 1 tsp. vanilla 3 1/2 Tbsp. bourbon 1/4 tsp. salt 1 cup chopped pecans 3/4 cup semi-sweet…