TOP TEN Pie Recipes for Easter! {A Selection of Paleo, Gluten, Dairy, Egg, and/or Nut Free)

Am I the only one who struggles when it comes time to take a dish to a get together or party?  Whenever I receive an invitation to a gathering, the first thing I worry about is what to take.  I never used to be this way, until I developed my own food sensitivities, and then all of a sudden, I started thinking about every. little. thing that goes into every. little. food item.  So in preparation for Easter (a day when I love to enjoy cool, fruity, creamy pies), I put together a list of (drumroll, please)...

TOP TEN Delicious Pie Recipes for Easter!  (for the somewhat Health Conscious)
(Be sure to check all the ingredients if you have an allergy sufferer in your fam..some are nut/dairy/egg/grain free or all of the above!)

1.  Coconut Creme Pie!
http://livinghealthywithchocolate.com/desserts/paleo-coconut-cream-pie-1203/







 My FAVORITE!




2.  Banana Pudding Pie!
http://100firsttastes.com/2013/04/12/paleo-banana-pudding-pie/

 An all-time favorite crowdpleaser!



3.  Pear, Pecorino, and Chard Tartlet
http://soletshangout.com/pear-pecorino-chard-tartlets-gluten-free/


 Ok, so I have to admit that I have not made this one yet, but it looks soooo delish.



4.  Paleo Pecan Pie from Fed and Fit
http://fedandfit.com/2012/12/23/paleo-pecan-pie/

 Who doesn't love a good pecan pie?!



5.  "Healthy" Chocolate Coconut Pie
 http://empoweredsustenance.com/chocolate-coconut-pie/


 You have to check out Empowered Sustenance...I get lost in her page every time!  Such good stuff!



6.  Paleo Fried Apple Pies (Another from Fed and Fit)
 http://fedandfit.com/2013/11/26/paleo-fried-apple-pies/


 So perfect for an Easter brunch or finger food luncheon!



7.  Red, White, and Blue Lemon Tart from PaleOMG
 http://paleomg.com/4th-july-lemon-fruit-tart/


This looks too good to save until Memorial Day or July 4th!


8.   Paleo Key Lime Pie from Paleo Spirit
http://paleospirit.com/2013/paleo-key-lime-pie/


 Made this last year for my grandfather's birthday...it was so sneaky delicious, no one guessed the ingredients.
 


9.  Berry Vanilla Tart from Against All Grain
 http://againstallgrain.com/2012/06/02/berry-tart-with-dairy-free-vanilla-bean-custard/

 
I purchased her cookbook after going gluten-free, and it is a lifesaver with lots of yummy recipes and tricks to make everything grain-free and delicious!



 10.  Cherry Almond Hand Pies by Brittany Angell (a fellow Hashi's girl!)
http://brittanyangell.com/cherry-almond-hand-pies-graingluteneggsugar-free/

Favorite Monday Meal...And yes, these are served EVERY Monday in my house!

This has got to be my favorite, comfort-y food dinner.  I have always loved pork chops, and when I had to replace my mom's flour-filled herb and garlic pork chops for something a little more lifestyle-friendly, I was devastated.  Enter Martha Stewart's (yes, I said Martha) Apple & Onion Pork Chops.  I know what you're thinking...Martha Stewart?!  Traditionally, Martha's recipes are tedious, with strange, expensive, not-sold-in-grocery-stores spices, and hand-whipped creams, but NOT THESE BABIES!  This recipe is so, so simple.  I have made some adjustments based on Paleo specs, like using chicken broth instead of beer, and using bacon grease instead of butter (and yes, sometimes I splurge and use grass-fed butter), but no matter what modifications I make, these ALWAYS turn out delicious (even the next day for lunch), and NEVER disappoint!  I always use my Lodge cast iron skillet for a really good sear, and always opt for bone-in chops.  Make these TONIGHT and let me know what you think!


Healthy.  Happy.  Hashi's.