Recipes
It’s Pi Day
Last Updated March 13, 2022
March 14 – 3.14 – is a fine excuse to make or eat pie! We've gathered some new recipes and old favorites.
Savory Carrot Tarts
Carrots of all colors are available during the late fall and winter growing seasons in South Florida farmers markets. This recipe uses both carrots and their flavorful green tops to make a pesto.
Florida Pecan Tart
Local honey and grated orange add dimension to this popular dessert. In Florida, commercial pecan farms are located in north Florida and south to Orlando. Toasting nuts before using enhances their...
Florida Strawberry Tart
Winter is strawberry season in South Florida. Find local berries at Homestead and Redland farmstands – Knaus Berry Farm is a good source for different varieties, such as Festival and Florida...
Florida Blueberry Pie
A few varieties of blueberries grow in South Florida, but commercial farms are located farther north, especially in the central and northeast part of the state. Look for Florida blueberries in mid-...
Chocolate Coffee Angel Pie
Angel pies – meringue shells piled high with whipped-cream fillings - are popular entries in regional cookbooks and home cook repertoires. This version, adapted from Miami Beach dessert maven Maida...
Meyer Lemon Shaker Pie
Named for plant explorer Frank Meyer, who spotted this fruit in a doorway in Beijing and shipped back a cutting, this aromatic lemon is believed to be a mixture of a mandarin and a citron, and is...
