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5 Irresistible Hamburger Recipes 0

Let’s face it: hamburgers are an American staple made from beef. Most families gather around for backyard grilling, and burgers never miss. And for a good reason, although hamburger is classified as fast food with high calories, sodium, and refined carbs, it contains essential nutrients such as iron, zinc, B vitamins, and high-quality protein with every bite.

Do you want to enjoy hamburger recipes guilt-free? Pair up with fruits and vegetables to increase your daily consumption and add a boost of nutrition. Add veggies such as spinach or red peppers and top with pineapple, tomatoes, or mangos. Ensure that you use whole-grain buns, gluten free buns/ bread, or lettuce wraps and low-fat cheese or avocado to eat the food you love in a healthy and nutritious form.

A brief overview of National Hamburger Day

The actual origin of the invention of the hamburger is not very clear since many people have claimed it. One theory claims that it originated in Germany, and it was named after Hamburg, the second-largest city in Germany. Another theory by the Library of Congress claims that in 1890 Louis Lassen, a famous businessman, placed a piece of grilled meat between two pieces of toast since he was in a rush and wanted a quick meal. The controversy is because the Chinese have been doing the same since 1045.¹

Despite its origin, we must agree that the worldwide sensation is the best invention of time. For sure, National Hamburger Day will be celebrated for a long time,  and what a better way to mark the day on May 28^th than to make these five irresistible hamburger recipes in the comfort of your home.

Apple and Walnuts Burger²

Apple has found its way to these delicious hamburger recipes. Add some walnut and blackberry. You’ll be delighted.

Ingredients:

• 16 ounces lean ground beef
• 2 tablespoons chopped walnuts
• ¼ teaspoon salt
• ¼ teaspoon dried red bell pepper
• 1 cup freeze dried apples
• ¼ tablespoons softened Brie cheese
• 4 teaspoons blackberry preserves
• 4 whole-grain rolls

Directions

1. Combine beef, walnuts, salt, and pepper in a mixing bowl. Don’t over mix. 
2. Divide and shape into four 1/2-inch thick patties. Grill for about 10-15 minutes while covered over medium heat at 160°F.
3. Grill the apple rounds for about 3 minutes, if desired.
4. Layer two apple rounds on the bottom of each roll. Then, top with a burger. Spread the cheese and preserves evenly over burgers and close the sandwiches. Enjoy.

Tomato and Avocado Hamburger³

Avocado adds a magic touch to any recipe, and this hamburger recipe is no exception.

Ingredients

• 16 ounces ground lean beef
• 1 teaspoon salt
• A pinch of your favorite spices
• 4-ounce cheddar cheese
• 4 medium French rolls
• 1 medium avocado
• ½ cup dried tomato flakes
• 1 cup shredded lettuce
• 2 cup grapes (for serving)

Directions

1. Mix ground beef with salt and your favorite spices. Divide into 4 patties. 
2. Heat a skillet over medium heat. Cook all the patties on each side until cooked enough and browned. Once cooked, add 1 ounce of cheese to each patty.
3. Half the French rolls. Add the cooked burgers to the rolls.
4. Top with avocado, lettuce, and tomatoes. Serve with grapes.

Tzatziki Burger⁴

Make this hamburger recipe with simple ingredients available in your pantry. Use whole grains variations and veggies, such as spinach and red bell peppers, to make it healthier.

Ingredients

• 24 ounces ground sirloin
• ¾ cup prepared Tzatziki sauce
• ¼ cup dried onion
• ¼ cup chopped fresh parsley
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• ¾ cup dried spinach
• 1 tablespoon salt-free Greek seasoning
• ½ teaspoon garlic powder
• ¼ teaspoon dried red bell pepper
• ½ cup crumbled feta cheese
• 6 ciabatta rolls
• Salt to taste
• 1 cup dried tomato flakes
• ½ cup cucumber slices

Directions

1. Combine the sirloin with the onion, parsley, seasoning, and lemon juice in a mixing bowl. Add the cheese and mix to incorporate. Then, season with salt, garlic powder, and pepper. Divide the mixture into six ¾-inch-thick patties.
2. Grill the patties while covered over medium heat for about 10 minutes at 160°F while turning occasionally.
3. Meanwhile, toast the buns just before the burgers are done.
4. Spread the sauce on the surface of the rolls. Assemble the burgers and top with chopped spinach, tomato slices, onions, and cucumber slices.

Hamburger with Mango Salsa⁵

This hamburger recipe is sweet, spicy, and simple to make. The mango salsa topping adds a boost of flavor. 

Ingredients

• 1-½ pounds ground lean beef
• 2 tablespoons Caribbean Jerk seasoning

To make Mango Salsa

• 1 cup freeze dried mango
• 2 teaspoons chopped cilantro
• ½ tablespoons dried onion
• 2 teaspoons chopped jalapeño pepper (or our dried jalapeno peppers)
• 2 teaspoons fresh lime juice

Directions

1. Combine ground beef, salt, and Caribbean jerk in a mixing bowl. Divide into four thick patties.
2. Grill the patties for 10-15 minutes while covered over medium heat at 160°F. Turn the patties frequently until cooked.
3. Combine all the salsa ingredients in a medium bowl as the patties cook.
4. Assemble the hamburger and serve with salsa.

Healthy Fruit Burger Recipe⁶

We rarely use the words healthy and tasty in the same line, but this fruit hamburger recipe is that and more.

Ingredients

• 5 burger buns
• 2 kiwi fruit
• ¼ cup freeze dried whole strawberries
• 1 tablespoon mixed fruits jam
• 5 toothpicks

Directions

1. Cut the burger buns in half. Apply jam on one side of each bun.
2. Assemble the burgers. First, place the kiwi and then the strawberry and cover with the burger top. Repeat for all the buns.
3. Insert a toothpick into the top of each bun.
4. Serve.

Take advantage of our freeze dried fruits and vegetables to make healthy hamburger recipes all year long. Did you try out any of these hamburger recipes? Please share the outcome in the comment section below.

References

1. https://www.daysoftheyear.com/days/hamburger-day/
2. https://www.beefitswhatsfordinner.com/recipes/recipe/6087/fruit-and-nut-burgers
3. https://www.superhealthykids.com/burgers-and-fruit/
4. https://fruitsandveggies.org/recipes/greek-tzatziki-beef-burgers/
5. https://fruitsandveggies.org/recipes/caribbean-beef-burgers-with-mango-salsa/
6. https://www.betterbutter.in/recipe/68834/healthy-fruit-burger

5 Burrito Recipes That'll Make You Love Wraps for Lunch 0

There's a lot to love about a good old burrito – from whipping it up within minutes to carrying it around wherever you want. But perhaps its most noteworthy quality is that you can fill it up with pretty much anything, from meat to veggies. So, if you've been looking for ways to make lunchtime a tad more exciting, burritos should be at the top of your list. And since National Burrito Day⁽¹⁾ (April 7th) is right around the corner, we've rounded up five exciting burrito recipes to take lunchtime to a whole new level. So, are you ready to give soggy salads a rest?

1. Cheesy Bacon Burrito

Cheese and bacon are a classic (and often unexciting) combination. But this burrito recipe gives the tried-and-true combo a much-needed makeover as the ingredients share tortilla space with tomato salsa and fluffy eggs. The wrap is also super satisfying and will keep you full for hours.

Ingredients:

• 3 flour tortillas
• ¼ cup Textured Soy Protein (TSP) bacon bits
• ⅓ cup Gouda cheese, grated
• 2 eggs
• 2 tbsp whole milk
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• ⅓ cup tomato salsa
• Salt and pepper, to taste

Directions:

1. In a small bowl, add the bacon along with ¼ cup of warm water and soak for 15 minutes. Once hydrated, drain the bacon bits in a colander and squeeze away excess liquid by slightly squeezing them with the back of a spoon. Then, add the olive oil to a skillet and heat over medium-low heat. Sautée the bacon for 3-4 minutes or until it's slightly charred. Remove from the skillet and set aside.
2. Crack the eggs, mix in the milk and pour the batter in the same skillet. Season with salt and pepper and cook until the batter is cooked through. Set aside.
3. Warm the tortillas in a microwave for 30 seconds and layer the eggs, tomato salsa, and bacon. Wrap tightly and toast the burritos in the skillet for 1-2 minutes to crisp them up. Serve immediately or store in the freezer for up to 3 months.

2. Sweet Potato & Beef Burrito

While most wraps rely on meat to add richness to the mix, this burrito recipe uses the protein as a sidekick. Instead, it depends more on carbs (a.k.a. sweet potato) for flavor and calls for capers and sun-dried tomatoes for some good (zingy) measure.

Ingredients:

• 4 flour tortillas
• 1 cup dried sweet potatoes
• 1 ¼ cups Textured Soy Protein (TSP) beef bits
• 2 tbsp capers
• 3 sun-dried tomatoes (optional)
• ½ cup sour cream
• ½ tsp smoked paprika
• ¾ tsp cumin
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• Salt and pepper, to taste

Directions:

1. Add the potatoes and beef to a bowl along with 3 cups of warm water. Soak for 15 minutes. Once hydrated, squeeze away excess liquid and set aside.
2. Add the olive oil to a skillet and heat over medium-low heat. Sautée the potatoes and beef for 10 minutes or until fork-tender. Season with cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper, and remove from heat. Mash the mixture with the back of a fork until the potatoes are coarsely pureed.
3. (Optional Step) Add the sun-dried tomatoes to a blender and blitz until you have a thick paste. Mix in the potato-beef mixture.
4. Warm the tortillas in a microwave for 30 seconds and layer the potato-beef mash, capers, and sour cream. Wrap tightly and toast the burritos in the skillet for 1-2 minutes to crisp them up. Serve immediately or store in the freezer for up to 3 months.

3. Chicken & Broccoli Burrito

Textured Soy Protein (TSP) chicken and broccoli are the stars of this burrito. But the recipe also calls for other delicious ingredients (see sour cream and mozzarella), which make the dish far more indulgent. For a lighter take on the treat, you can sub sour cream for plain yogurt or low-fat cream cheese.

Ingredients:

• 4 flour tortillas
• 1½ cups Textured Soy Protein (TSP) chicken bits
• 1 cup freeze dried broccoli
• 1¼ cups mozzarella cheese, shredded
• 1/3 cup sour cream (or yogurt or cream cheese)
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• Salt and pepper, to taste

Directions:

1. Add the broccoli and chicken bits to a bowl along with 3 cups of warm water. Soak for 15 minutes. Once hydrated, squeeze away excess liquid and set aside.
2. Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium-low heat. Sautée the chicken bits and broccoli for 12 minutes or until fork-tender. Set aside.
3. Warm the tortillas in a microwave for 30 seconds and layer the chicken-broccoli mix, mozzarella cheese, and sour cream. Wrap tightly and toast the burritos in the skillet for 1-2 minutes to crisp them up. Serve immediately or store in the freezer for up to 3 months.

4. Pizza Burrito

Wrapped in a flour tortilla and stuffed with tomato sauce, cheese, and sausage, this burrito recipe combines two beloved take-out treats in one delicious meal. When you feel like trying something new, you can easily swap sausage for bacon.

Ingredients:

• 4 flour tortillas
• 1 cup tomato sauce (store-bought or homemade)
• 1¾ cups Textured Soy Protein (TSP) sausage bits
• 1¼ cups Gouda cheese, grated
• 1 tsp dried oregano
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• Salt and pepper, to taste

Directions:

1. Add the sausage bits to a bowl along with 2 cups of warm water. Soak for 15 minutes. Once hydrated, squeeze away excess liquid and set aside.
2. In a skillet, add the olive oil and heat over medium-low heat. Cook the beef for 10 minutes or until lightly browned. Season with oregano, salt, and pepper and stir in the cheese. Cook for another 1-2 minutes until the cheese melts. Make sure to stir continuously so that the mixture doesn't stick to the bottom of the skillet.
3. Warm the tortillas in a microwave for 30 seconds and layer the tomato sauce and sausage-cheese mixture. Top with some extra cheese, if desired. Wrap tightly and toast the burritos in the skillet for 1-2 minutes to crisp them up. Serve immediately or store in the freezer for up to 3 months.

5. Mushroom & Blue Cheese Burrito

In this rich vegetarian take, burritos swap meat for mushrooms, which pair great with a savory blend of blue cheese and garlic. The cheese also adds a salty/tangy flavor to the mix, making the wrap even more irresistible.

Ingredients:

• 4 flour tortillas
• 1 ¼ cups freeze dried mushrooms
• 1 ¼ cups dehydrated black beans
• ½ tsp dried garlic (granulated)
• ½ cup Gouda cheese, grated
• ¾ cup blue cheese
• ½ cup whole milk
• 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
• 2 tbsp butter
• Salt and pepper, to taste

Directions:

1. Add the mushrooms to a bowl along with 2 cups of warm water. Soak for 15 minutes. Squeeze away excess liquid and set aside.
2. Meanwhile, add the beans to a pot and fill it with water until covered. Cook on medium-low for 30 minutes or until fork-tender. Remove from the water and set aside.
3. Melt the butter in a pan over medium heat and pour in the milk. Stir in the flour and keep stirring for 3-4 minutes. Add the blue cheese and mushrooms and cook for 2 more minutes or until the sauce thickens. Season with salt, pepper, and garlic; remove from the heat; and set aside.
4. Warm the tortillas in a microwave for 30 seconds and fill them with the mushroom-blue cheese mixture. Wrap tightly and toast the burritos in the skillet for 1-2 minutes to crisp them up. Serve immediately.

So, are you looking forward to National Burrito Day? Which burrito recipes will you make for the occasion? Let us know in the comment section down below!

References:

1. https://nationaltoday.com/national-burrito-day/
2. https://thaicaliente.com/bacon-egg-and-cheese-burritos/
3. https://hurrythefoodup.com/sweet-potato-burritos/
4. https://chefjulieyoon.com/2011/10/chicken-and-broccoli-burrito/#recipe
5. https://momswhosave.com/pizza-burritos
6. https://laantojadera.com/en/receta/snack/mushroom_burrito_with_cheese/465

6 Delicious Must-Try Peanut Butter Recipes for the Peanut Butter Lovers' Day 0

Without a doubt, every household in the United States has a jar of peanut butter, and with good reason.

The nutty goodness is nutritious, tasty, and versatile. When mixed with bananas, apples, or crackers, it makes an irresistible healthy snack. You can enjoy a peanut butter smoothie for breakfast, a tasty peanut butter sandwich for lunch, peanut sauce for dinner, and peanut butter ice cream for dessert. It is also an excellent spread for bread.

Smooth and crunchy peanut butter are both available on the market. Choose the type that matches your preference.

History of the National Peanut Butter Lover's Day

According to one theory regarding the origin of peanut butter, Rose Davis, a US citizen, began creating peanut butter in the 1840s after her son saw Cuban women grind peanuts to produce a paste that they spread on toast.¹

In 1884, Marcellus Gilmore Edson was the first to patent a peanut butter paste. Beech-Nut, the first peanut brand, became the first big brand to manufacture and sell peanut butter in 1904. In 1922, Joseph Rosenfield devised a method for making smooth peanut butter with no need to stir that prevented the ingredients from separating.¹

How to Celebrate National Peanut Butter Lover's Day Activities

National Peanut Butter Lover's Day is on March 1. In honor of the peanut butter lovers in your life, here are six quick and easy peanut butter recipes that you can make.

Pineapple and Peanut Butter Smoothie²

Smoothies are ideal for breakfast, a quick snack, or a takeaway meal. This pineapple and peanut butter recipe is filling and delicious and takes about ten minutes to prepare.

Ingredients

• 2 cups freeze dried pineapples
• ½ cup Greek yogurt
• ½ cup smooth peanut butter
• ¾ teaspoon vanilla extract
• 3 ice cubes

Directions

1. Pour all ingredients into a blender.
2. Blend until you achieve your desired consistency.

Sweet potato, peanut butter, & chili quesadillas³

Sweet potatoes are a powerhouse of nutrients. When added to this peanut butter recipe, it boosts the nutrient profile and adds flavor. This vegan recipe is easy and fun to make.

Ingredients

• 3 cups freeze dried sweet potatoes
• 1 tablespoon smoked paprika
• 2 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 large ripe avocado
• ½ lime, zested and juiced, plus wedges to serve
• 2 tablespoon crunchy peanut butter
• 4 small flour tortillas
• Chili sauce, to taste
• ½ small pack coriander, torn

Direction

1. Rehydrate the freeze dried sweet potatoes by mixing with two parts water. Add paprika and mash. Set it aside.
2. Combine avocado, lime juice, and zest in a mixing bowl. Mash with a fork until smooth. Season to your taste.
3. Combine the peanut butter and one tablespoon of olive oil in a separate mixing bowl.
4. Heat a frying pan over medium heat. Brush each tortilla with oil and place the oiled side on the pan.
5. Spread part of the peanut butter mix, the sweet potatoes mash, chili sauce, and coriander. Then, top with the other tortilla and oil it on the top side. Cook for about 2 minutes as you press it down until crisp. Repeat with the remaining tortilla
6. Once ready, cut the quesadilla into quarters. Serve with avocado and lime wedges.

Peanut Butter Zucchini Bread⁴

This peanut butter recipe helps you add more veggies to your diet. Even better, your kids will never guess that the bread contains zucchini. Plus, it just takes an hour to prepare.

Ingredients

• 1 cup dried zucchini
• ½ cup creamy peanut butter
• 1 ½ cups flour
• 1/8 cup canola oil
• 1 cup peanut butter baking chips
• ¾ cup sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 eggs
• Salt to taste
• ½ teaspoon baking soda
• ½ teaspoon baking powder

Topping:

• ¼ cup brown sugar
• ¼ cup flour
• 1 tablespoon soft butter

Direction

1. Mix the peanut butter, sugar, eggs, zucchini, oil, and peanut chips in a bowl.
2. Combine the flour, salt, baking powder, and soda in a separate mixing bowl.
3. Pour the peanut butter mixture into the flour mix and combine to make batter.
4. Mix the brown sugar, butter, and flour until crumbly to make the topping.
5. Prepare two bread baking pans. Evenly pour the batter into the two pans. Sprinkle the topping evenly into the two pans.
6. Bake at 325°F for an hour.

Peanut Butter Banana Smoothies⁵

Bananas are a great ingredient in healthy smoothies. They are rich in vitamins and minerals and improve your digestive health. Freeze dried bananas reduce the preparation time when making this smoothie. Add some ice cubes to make the texture frosty. This peanut butter recipe takes just 10 minutes.

Ingredients

• 2 cups freeze dried bananas
• 1 cup freeze dried pineapple chunks
• ¼ cup peanut butter
• ¼ cup vanilla yogurt
• 1 ½ cups vanilla soy milk
• 2 tablespoons honey
• 1 cup ice

Directions

1. Rehydrate the freeze dried bananas and pineapples.
2. Pour them into the blender and add ice cubes and soy milk. Blend for a few minutes to crush the ice cubes.
3. Add the remaining ingredients and blend until smooth
4. Garnish with chopped peanuts. Serve immediately

Banana Berry Peanut Butter Broccoli Smoothie⁶

Most green recipes use kale or spinach, but have you ever added broccoli to a smoothie? This broccoli and peanut butter recipe is a smart way to add healthy veggies to your diet. The smoothie is filling and delicious. The banana, strawberries, and peanut mask the taste of broccoli. You kid will keep asking for more and won't tell that you've added broccoli.

Ingredients

• 1 cup freeze dried broccoli
• 1 cup freeze dried bananas
• ½ tablespoon smooth peanut butter
• ½ cup freeze dried strawberries
• 6 ounces Greek yogurt
• ¼ cup cold water

Directions

1. Rehydrate the freeze dried broccoli, banana, and strawberries. Pour into a blender.
2. Add the remaining ingredients to the blender.
3. Blend until smooth.
4. Serve right away.

Peanut Butter Strawberry Pineapple Smoothie⁷

Smoothies are easy to add healthy fats from peanut butter and keep you full for hours. Satisfy your peanut butter craving with this peanut butter recipe.

Ingredients

• 2 cup freeze dried strawberries
• 1 cup organic crunchy pineapples
• 2 cups almond milk (or your choice of milk)
• ½ cup peanut butter

Directions

1. Rehydrate the strawberries and pineapple by adding to two parts water. Pour in the blender
2. Add the remaining ingredients and blend until smooth.
3. Pour into a tall glass, add a straw and enjoy!
4. You can add ice cubes if you wish.

There you have it, six easy-peasy recipes that's every peanut butter lover's dream come true. Check our website for freeze dried strawberries, bananas, sweet potatoes, zucchini, pineapples, and broccoli that are must have ingredients for these peanut butter recipes.

References

1. https://nationaltoday.com/national-peanut-butter-lovers-day/
2. https://www.justapinch.com/recipes/drink/drink-smoothie/pineapple-and-peanut-butter-smoothie.html
3. https://www.bbcgoodfood.com/recipes/sweet-potato-peanut-butter-chilli-quesadillas
4. https://www.tastesoflizzyt.com/peanut-butter-zucchini-bread-brown-sugar-streusel/
5. https://www.thespruceeats.com/peanut-butter-banana-smoothie-recipe-2097140
6. https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.popsugar.com/fitness/Smoothie-Broccoli-Banana-Peanut-Butter-Recipe-21871052/amp

4 Amazing Pie Recipes to Celebrate the National Pi Day 0

March 14 is an annual commemoration of National Pi Day. It celebrates the history of the mystical number 3.14. Pi is an infinite mathematical concept that may be difficult to grasp but significant in many aspects of our lives. 

The best part is that the day does not only celebrate Pi, but also pie. The mathematical concept and the scrumptious dessert are celebrated on the same day because they sound the same. Also, since Pi is a constant measurement in all circles, and pies are round, it's only natural that they're both commemorated on this day with pie recipes.

History of National Pi Day

The history of the National Pi Day is directly linked to the number itself.  Pi is an ancient concept, and many cultures have tried to capture this mysterious number in mathematics. Ancient mathematical cultures could only decode it to the seventh decimal; whereas, revered Indian mathematicians at the time could only interpret Pi up to five.

The Exploratorium Museum of Science, Art, and Human Perception in San Francisco launched the first celebration of National Pi Day in 1988. After that, the US Congress declared the day a holiday in 2009. Currently, the day is recognized worldwide by teachers, students, mathematicians, and pie lovers. 

How to Celebrate National Pi Day

The greatest way to celebrate National Pi Day is to eat a lot of pie - given that Pi is a number that describes a circle and pretty much everything in the universe.

It's the perfect opportunity to demonstrate your baking prowess.  Make pie recipes ahead of time and share them with your friends, family, and coworkers. You can also host a pie baking contest with your friends and award the winner. Take a look at these four pie recipes for some inspiration, and be sure to bag the reward. 

Leek & Mushroom Pie Recipe²

You can make this leek and mushroom pie from scratch or from leftover roast chicken. This pie recipe yields six pies and may take extra effort, but it is worth it when you have guests.

Ingredients

• 4 tablespoon butter
• 2 cups dried leeks
• 1 thyme sprig
• 1 cup freeze dried mushrooms
• 2 cups skinless chicken thighs chunks
• 1/4 cup flour
• white wine (optional)
• 1 cup chicken stock
• 1/2 cup double cream
• Juice of one lemon

Direction

1. Fry the leeks and the thyme with butter on a saucepan for 8 minutes. Add mushrooms and cook for 5 more minutes.
2. Increase the heat. Add the chicken and stir until it browns.
3. Sprinkle the flour and stir to form a paste. Let it cook for additional 2 minutes.
4. Add the wine and simmer for a minute. Then, add the stock, cream, and lemon juice, season, and simmer for 10 minutes until the chicken is well cooked.
5. Set it aside to cool, then put it in the refrigerator to chill if you're not eating the pie the same day.
6. To make the pie, pour the filling into an unbaked pie crust.
7. Bake at 325°F for about 45 minutes.

Sweet Potato Pie³

This sweet potato pie recipe is nothing like you've had before.

Ingredients

• 2 cups freeze dried sweet potatoes
• 1 unbaked pie crust
• ½ cup butter softened
• 1 cup white sugar
• ½ cup milk
• 2 eggs
• ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
• ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Directions

1. Rehydrate the sweet potato by adding to two parts of water.
2. Mash the sweet potato in a mixing bowl. Add butter and mix until well combined.
3. Add in sugar, eggs, vanilla extract, milk and combine all the ingredients with a mixer until smooth. Sprinkle the cinnamon and nutmeg and stir.
4. Pour the filling into the pie crust.
5. Bake at 325°F for about an hour. To check if it's ready, insert a knife and ensure it comes out clean. Enjoy.

Easy Fresh Strawberry Pie⁴

Apart from making this pie recipe during National Pi Day, make it for a birthday celebration instead of a cake. Brush the pie crust with egg white glaze to prevent the crust from getting soggy.

Ingredients

• 1 refrigerated pie crust
• 4 cups sliced freeze dried strawberries
• ¾ cup sugar
• 2 tablespoons cornstarch
• 3 ounces strawberry gelatin
• 1 cup water
• Whipped cream, optional

Directions

1. Preheat the oven to 450°F.
2. Place the pie crust into a pie plate and trim the edges. Cover with foil and bake for about 5 minutes. Remove the foil and bake for 5 more minutes. Let it cool on a wire rack.
3. Meanwhile, mix the sugar, cornstarch, and water to make a paste. Boil the mixture until it thickens for about 2 minutes.
4. Turn off the heat. Add the gelatin and stir until it dissolves. Refrigerate for 15 minutes to cool.
5. Arrange the sliced strawberries on the crust. Pour the gelatin and cornstarch mixture over the berries. Refrigerate for a few minutes to set before serving.
6. Serve with whipped cream if desired.

Chocolate Raspberry Pie⁵

This recipe will make you a winner in a pie contest. The cheesy filling combined with the raspberry is magical and unforgettable.

Ingredients

• 2 cups freeze dried raspberries, rehydrated
• Dough for single-crust pie
• 3 tablespoons sugar
• 2 teaspoons cornstarch

Filling:

• 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream, whipped
• 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/3 cup sugar

Topping:

• 2 ounces semisweet chocolate
• 3 tablespoons butter

Directions

• Roll the dough on a floured surface, then transfer it to a pie plate. Trim the edges, then refrigerate for 25 minutes.
• Preheat the oven to 450°F. Bake the pie crust until golden brown. Set it aside on a wire rack to cool.
• Combine the sugar and cornstarch, and raspberries. Heat over medium heat. Let it boil for two minutes. Turn off the heat. Pour the filling on the crust
• Combine cheese, sugar, and vanilla in a mixer until fluffy. Fold in the whipped cream. Then pour over the raspberry mixture on the crust. Refrigerate for an hour.
• Melt the butter and chocolate and combine until smooth. Once it cools, pour over the filling. Cover and refrigerate again for about two hours.

Tell ten people to choose a dessert in the absence of ice cream, and more than half of them will go for a cake or pie. And all of them would eat their pie with ice cream.

It's time to get those baking tins out and try these fantastic pie recipes on National Pi Day. Did you try these recipes? Share your thoughts in the comment section below.

Don't forget to buy our freeze dried sweet potatoes, raspberries, mushrooms, and strawberries. The pie recipes will be incomplete without them.

References

1. https://www.daysoftheyear.com/days/pi-day/
2. https://www.bbcgoodfood.com/recipes/chicken-leek-mushroom-pies
3. https://www.allrecipes.com/recipe/12142/sweet-potato-pie-i/
4. https://www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/easy-fresh-strawberry-pie/
5. https://www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/chocolate-raspberry-pie/