#26: Buttermilk Pie

Tackling another "staple" pie.  I've actually been eyeing this Buttermilk Pie recipe for a while and it truly doesn't disappoint.

I always get a little daunted when I encounter recipes that required "technique"...yes, I'm talking about whipping egg whites.  But, I think as I do more of it...I'm getting less spooked by it.  (And that's a good thing.)

When it comes to flavor, the buttermilk provides a tartness that brings out the lemon juice so it's less "eggy" in flavor.

#25: Peach Pie

As you would probably guess, the hardest thing about this Peach Pie is peeling and slicing the fruit...which, in the end, wasn't so bad -- if you know how to do it.  Here's a great how-to from Saveur (both video and written instructions).

Once the peaches are peeled and sliced, the pie comes together in a snap.

And the final result?  Well, let's just say I didn't take a picture of the pie just out of the oven.  By the time I did remember...there was barely any pie left.

#24: Strawberry Cream Cheese

This Strawberry Cream Cheese Pie recipe came from "The Complete Magnolia Bakery Cookbook" and helped me deal with some stray pecans and strawberries that I had on hand.  :o)

Actually this was a pretty simple recipe that made it possible for the little one to get involved.

Plus I loved the used of pecans in the crust. It gave the simple flavors a little extra WOW!

#23: Honey Pecan

It's hard to believe that I'd get tired of fruit pie but here I am.  So this week I decided to do a pecan pie variation...mainly because I have a ton of pecan in my fridge.

This Honey Pecan Pie recipe is simple.  You basically replace the corn syrup with honey.

For those of you afraid of corn syrup (why?!)...this is a good pie for you -- if you love the taste of honey as it dominates the pie.

Those of you who love good ol' pecan pie...you should probably stay away from this variation because the honey overwhelms the pie.  (Maybe I need to use a different honey.  I think it was orange or clover blossom from a local bee keeper.)

#22: Rhubarb Pie

After baking all those Strawberry Rhubarb Pies, I realized that I over-bought rhubarb.  So I decided to do a straight Rhubarb Pie.

This time, though, I decided to try a ''vintage'' recipe from ''The Old-Fashioned Cookbook''.  There's nothing like an old-school recipe to satisfy the sweet tooth.  And this didn't disappoint.  I found the sweetness of this pie more to my liking.