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Award-Winning Pecan Pie…Allegedly

I wish I had a better story for how I developed this great pecan pie recipe, besides that I adapted it from one I saw in a Food & Wine article, which according to some guy I don’t remember, may have won a prize in the Texas State Fair. Like I said, the story needs some embellishing.

Nevertheless, this is my idea of the perfect pecan pie. It has the perfect ratio of crunchy nuts to the sweet, sticky goodness underneath. And thanks to the blind-baking, the crust is wonderfully crisp.

I used less sugar/corn syrup than most popular recipes, but I highly doubt you’ll notice, especially with that little, but not too little, scoop of ice cream on top. Some people swear by whipped cream, but I’ll take the denser, colder option every time.

As I mentioned in the video, April is National Pecan Month, and what better way to celebrate than with America’s favorite pecan recipe? I really hope you give this a try soon. Enjoy!

Ingredients for one pie:
Enough pie dough for a 9 1/2 inch glass pie dish (get recipe here)

*Pie shell should be pre-baked as shown.

2 cups pecan halves

1/2 cup butter (4 oz)

1 cup light brown sugar

1/2 cup white sugar

1/2 cup light corn syrup

1/2 tsp fine salt

1 tsp vanilla

1 tbsp bourbon

2 tbsp milk

3 tbsp flour
3 large eggs

*Bake at 350 F. for about 45 minutes, or until browned and set.

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Top recipes for February 2013

Every month we round up the most popular recipes on goodtoknow – as chosen by you. This month’s collection is packed with goodies, so if you’re struggling for ideas or looking for some sweet and savoury inspiration in the kitchen, then take a look. From pancakes to veggie pies, we’ve got so much to choose from, you’ll be spoilt for choice.

This month is guaranteed to be a big’un in the baking and cooking world. February sees three of our favourite holidays which include: Chinese New Year, Pancake Day and, of course, Valentine’s Day. So don’t worry if you haven’t even thought about what to make your hubby on Valentine’s Day or what pancakes the kids want to make this year, we’ve got it covered.

Learn how to make a pancake with our easy step-by-step video, get creative with some of our brand new recipes, including a mouth-watering fillet steak with Stilton, perfect for Valentine’s Day, or a simple and delicious stir-fry to celebrate the Chinese New Year.

Don’t forget, if you see a recipe that you really like, save it with your very own online recipe book. All you need is a Facebook account and you’re ready to get saving – so you can have all of your favourite recipes in one place. Happy cooking!

Top chicken recipes for April

Any time of year, chicken is a key ingredient in family meals. Cheap, easy and not to mention delicious, this succulent meat is so versatile – you just need to know what to do with it!

We like to make this part a little easier. Every month, we trawl through all our chicken recipes to bring you the best recipes to try. Not only do we think these recipes are pretty great, you do too as they’re all the most popular recipes on the whole of goodtoknow this month.

With spring in the air (hopefully) chicken dishes can be given a lovely fresh twist with the addition of a little lemon or asparagus. Hearty and filling salads are also lovely this time of year – especially if you’re looking forward to that summer holiday.

Along with some tasty new ideas, the old favourites are right here. Quick pasta dishes, slower-cooked casseroles and gather-the-family roasts, chicken really can be used for any occasion.

See something you like the look of? Save it into your own online recipe book and come back and cook it later.

Click through our gallery to see your top 20 chicken recipes this month.