Strawberry Shortcake for dinner! Once a year as a child, my parents would treat us to strawberry shortcake for dinner. We felt so devious, special and spoiled on these nights. Strawberry season is in full swing here in Connecticut. It usually ends in early July, so I’m trying to get in all of the…
Archives for June 2016
Independence Day Pie
I’m so excited that I was able to make an Independence Day Pie!! You’d think since my website is called miniPIEkitchen that I would have more pie posts. I’m sad to say I’ve only had a few pie posts, but my lack of pie posts is all about to change! With the fourth of July coming…
Spicy Steak Fajitas
Steak fajitas, the perfect summer meal. School’s out. Sun’s out. I’ve got more time to cook and it’s too hot to use the kitchen. This all adds up to grillin’. I’m talkin’ grilled pizza, grilled veggies, grilled peaches. I’m doing it all this summer. There will definitely be some use of the kitchen, too….
Spinach Feta Spanikopita
Spinach feta spanikopita is buttery, flaky goodness. I love making these tiny triangles. They are so cute and the buttery flakiness ain’t bad either! Steve and I loved eating spinach feta spanikopita when we honeymooned in Greece. But there it was usually served more like a pie or a lasagna. They layered phyllo dough…
Sunday Morning French Toast
Whenever I make French Toast I wonder, is french toast, French? I think it must be since a croque-monsieur is basically a french toast sandwich covered in cheese and Bechamel. Regardless of its authenticity, it’s a classic, and is definitely a staple in the Maroney household. I’ve been making french toast the same way…
I'm a country girl at heart. I tried living in the city and it just didn't work. Welcome to my ramblings as a teacher and wife. 
