Pecan – Leave it to Bubbe

Sweet Potato Banana Casserole

This Sweet Potato Pecan Casserole with a Secret Ingredient is a great Thanksgiving Day Side Dish. It's make ahead and you can whip it up in no time. 3 ½ pounds sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 2 inch pieces 1 banana, mashed juice of 1 lemon 1/3 cup maple syrup 1 egg 2 [...]

Pumpkin Pecan Pie

Judy Elbaum2019-08-12T14:13:03-04:00October 1st, 2011|Categories: Desserts, Food Columns, Pies, Tarts and Tortes, Thanksgiving|Tags: Pecan, Pumpkin|

Pumpkin or pecan? That is the question. I adore both pies and when I can’t decide which to bake, I make one pie with a layer each of pumpkin and pecan, and a whole new taste sensation is born. The pumpkin layer is delicately spiced with cinnamon and nutmeg, while the pecan layer incorporates maple [...]