[Liz]

Lemon Icebox Pie / 10-12 servings
Soft and creamy Pie is so delightful; not too sweet, not too tart; super easy to make.

Ing Crust 1 1/2 c---11 full sheet grahams 3 tbsp (sugar 1/8 tsp salt 1/2 c unsalted butter, melted Filling 1 c fresh lemon juice (6–8 lemons) two-14 oz cans sweetened condensed milk 8 lge egg yolks 2 1/2 tbl lemon zest Whipped Cream 1 c cold h/cream, cold 1/2 c powdered sugar 1 tsp vanilla

Instructions Crust: stir/combine graham crumbs, sugar, and salt. Add melted butter and stir til crumbly. Spread evenly into deep dish 9-inch pie pan. Press into the bottom and up the sides of the pan. Set aside. Filling, whisk the lemon juice and sweetened condensed milk. Set aside. Beat lemon zest and egg yolks on high until pale and fluffy, about 5-7 minutes. Add sweetened condensed milk mixture to egg mixture and stir to combine. Pour the filling into the pie crust and bake 325 deg for about 25-30 min, til the edges are set; center jiggles slightly. Cool on rack an hour, then refrigerate til firm, 5-6 hours.

Whipped cream Grnish: whip on high to stiff peaks. Pipe at edges; add 1/2 lemon slice between swirls.

Notes: Keep well-covered in fridge; enjoy within 4-5 days for best results. Freeze: Cover tightly and freeze up to 3 months. Let sit at room temp 15 min before slicing and serving.

[Liz]

County Fair Elephant Ears
Sweet or savory treat; a short cut made with pizza dough

Buy a ball of dough from your fave pizza parlor, or from a bread bakery. Pinch off
sections and deep fry light brown in hot peanut oil. Drain on p/towels and add toppings.

Classic toppings are cinnamon sugar and powdered sugar. Use granulated or brown sugar for different textures and flavors. Coarse sanding sugar can be used. Drizzle with chocolate sauce, caramel, maple syrup, honey, or condensed milk. A layer of Nutella, peanut butter, or marshmallow cream makes a rich and decadent treat. Add fruity flavors w/ cherry, apple, or blueberry pie filling, or use preserves and jams.

Savory toppings Cheesy garlic marinara: Combine garlic and Parm with a marinara sauce for a pizza-like elephant ear. Taco filling: For a meal-sized version, top fried dough with taco meat, cheese, lettuce, tomatoes, and a dollop of sour cream. Garlic butter with herbs and cheese: Melted garlic butter, grated cheese, and a sprinkle of herbs can create a flavorful savory version. Whipped ricotta: Use whipped ricotta cheese as a base, then add your favorite savory toppings. Mexican-inspired toppings: For a different flair, you can add Mexican cheese and chorizo.