Re: Molly, 10 yr, shih tzu - lhasa aspo, cushing diagnosis
Impossible Pie (makes two pies; I cut everything in half for one pie and it works just fine)
4 eggs
1 stick oleo, melted
2c. sugar
2c. milk
½ c. self-rising flour
1 tsp. vanilla
2c. grated coconut
Beat eggs, sugar and melted oleo. Add flour, milk and vanilla. Mix well. Stir in coconut flakes. Mix well. Pour into two 9 inch pie plates (this makes its own crust). Bake at 350 degrees for 40-45 minutes or until top is lightly browned.
(Since I don't eat grated/flaked coconut, I leave it out and it is still a good pie!)
Re: Molly, 10 yr, shih tzu - lhasa aspo, cushing diagnosis
My mom's coconut cream pie recipe -
1 c sugar
3 tbsp. cornstarch
1/3 tsp. salt
2 c milk
3 egg yolks, beaten
1 tsp. vanilla
2 tbsp butter
2/3 cup grated coconut
1 baked 9-inch pie shell
coconut for topping
Mix sugar, cornstarch, and slat in sauce pan; add milk gradually, stirring in, and start to cook over medium heat. Add 3 - 4 spoonfulls of this mixture to the beaten egg yolks; stir into pan and continu to cook until thick, stirring often. Remove from heat. Add vanilla, butter and coconut. Top with Basic Meringue (recipe to follow) and sprinkle with grated coconut. Bake at 325 degrees until meringue is browned, about 5-10 minutes.
Basic Meringue
3 egg whites
1/8 tsp salt
1/4 tsp cream of tartar
6 tbsp sugar
Beat egg whites, salt and cream of tartar until stiff but not dry (should make nice peaks). Gradually add sugar and beat after each addition until sugar is partially dissolved. Place on top of cream filled pie, making sure to cover completely to the edges.
(The secret to this perfect, beautiful meringue is a very clean bowl and very clean instruments. Wash everything just before making the meringue, taking extra care that any oil, fats, etc are completely removed and all is dried well.)
I use this same basic recipe for all my cream pies - chocolate, strawberry, peanut butter - all of them and they are always delicious!
Re: Molly, 10 yr, shih tzu - lhasa aspo, cushing diagnosis
Send the flops my way. I'm not picky! :D xxxx
Re: Molly, 10 yr, shih tzu - lhasa aspo, cushing diagnosis
Your mom's recipe sounds like my sisters recipe that I use when I make a custard pie, then adapt for coconut or chocolate.
My mother in law leaves tomorrow. I do adore her, but she has turned my kitchen and refrigerator upside down. I have things frozen and in containers everywhere from her cooking nonstop. LOL I love her, but sometimes I need a break from the nonstop, just everything I guess. I'm use to having some space and quiet I guess. Gosh I sound like a fuddy duddy but I need that down time or I get super cranky. I've always been like that.
Molly is being great with her here though. She loves having Her people around and runs into mums bedroom every morning to check things out, once she is up of course. :)
Oh you must try a coconut pie if you like coconut Trish. You don't need Bisquick, you can just use a regular recipe and as you can see, there are several ways to make it.
hugs,
sharlene and Molly muffin
Re: Molly, 10 yr, shih tzu - lhasa aspo, cushing diagnosis
Sharlene:
How nice of you mother in law to cook and make things for you. You are a lucky ducky! It could probably get overwhelming though. I bet Molly loves having her. That's an extra person to wait on her royal highness!! Have a good weekend and enjoy you company. Blessings
Patti
Re: Molly, 10 yr, shih tzu - lhasa aspo, cushing diagnosis
Awww she sounds like a great house guest! Trouble is you will spend the next week locating all your kitchen utensils!! Flynny loves visitors too and will go in first thing in the morning like Molly, if they have the door shut he impatiently waits on the other side, pawing it a little so they know he is waiting for his morning hello's!
When I finish this diet I will most definitely be trying a coconut pie, I do like meringue on top too so will add that as Leslie suggested... well its vegemite on toast for brekky here!!
Re: Molly, 10 yr, shih tzu - lhasa aspo, cushing diagnosis
yea, she is a good house guest. Tries very hard to be helpful and not impose of anyone. I'm sure I'll locate everything eventually. LOL Lucky I won't be cooking this week at all. Hubby is traveling for work, and mum has left enough food in various containers that I won't need to cook for myself at all.
Molly hasn't realized she isn't coming back tonight, but tomorrow she'll be mopey probably (till distracted by something else of course)
Okay, off to go see Gravity now! I've heard it's good! This is date night after mum's visit. :)
hugs,
Sharlene and Molly Muffin
Re: Molly, 10 yr, shih tzu - lhasa aspo, cushing diagnosis
Sharlene:
Poor Molly she will miss her Grandmother. I am sure she will figure out some way for you to make it all up to her!! Blessings
Patti
Re: Molly, 10 yr, shih tzu - lhasa aspo, cushing diagnosis
Well, I guess I'm making pies this weekend. I love the "mix everything together" part!
Wanted to check on Molly. Hope all is well (as possible).
Donna
Re: Molly, 10 yr, shih tzu - lhasa aspo, cushing diagnosis
Hi :) Molly is doing good still. She's about due for another round of test though to check her levels. Will talk with the vet about whether we are going to need another ultrasound too. Not sure about that yet. But she acts good, poops are normal, she wants people food still (from that round chicken and rice during the bacterial infection) and would like to skip her dog food all together. LOL She can't, she doesn't drink nearly enough water without the SO food mixed in there somewhere.
If you are making the coconut pie, use a 10 inch pie plate/tin, not the 9 inch. 9 inch isn't big enough and over flows. ICK. Yes, I had to clean the oven in between baking rounds. I wasn't nearly as impressed with the peach cobbler.
ciao all
Sharlene and Molly Muffin
