I have a dozen recipes for quick and easy versions of various cream pies and they each have their merits. But, when it comes to really good Banana Cream Pie, there is no substitute for homemade pie from scratch. It’s nice to have a special pie for special occasions. It shows you put some effort into sharing the occasion with your special person. Banana Cream Pie is especially pretty and festive. Just the creamy color, the wonderfully sweet aroma, and, of course, the flavor, are enough to say “You’re special.” But, add in the time and effort you took, and your special person will know how much you care about them and want to celebrate with them, too.
Keeping ingredients simple is one way to create your own inexpensive fruit recipes. If you cook from scratch, you won’t have to spend extra money on prepared food items. Start by learning how to make your own crust, then start preparing your own fillings. Each step you take closer to cooking from scratch gets you one step closer to real, old fashioned, and frugal, cooking.
