Tupperware Trends

Tupperware has brought out some great new products for our Fall catalog! While at our national rally in Orlando, I was privileged to bring home a brand new Grater Master Shredder!

Remember the old salad master from years ago? This is the newest version of it. It will grate (fine or coarse) cheeses- soft or hard, almonds & other nuts, chocolate, and pretty much anything. 

The base suction cups down to your counter for non slip security. Add your chunk of cheese & grind away. 

Have you ever seen the article about the little white powder on your shredded cheese from the grocery store? Wood pulp cellulose... yep, just a filler to make it not stick... Instead, you can grate a whole block in one of our Thatsa bowls, add about a Tablespoon of cornstarch and mix well. You have created your own non sticking shredded cheese that you can freeze in smaller containers! Why waste money & have additives in your food? 

Who loves hash browns & not the cost of the frozen ones. Make your own hash browns. One of the biggest problems with homemade hash browns is getting all the moisture off of them. We watched the Tupperware chef use one of our microfiber towels to squeeze/soak up all the moisture from the potatoes. Worried about the brown oxidization stain on the towel afterwards? Just rinse! How easy is that! 

So this pairs up nicely with my Fusion Master which chops up my ham for breakfast burritos. I will now not have to buy hash browns for them! WOO HOO! 

This has just gone on sale for $99. Contact me or order now thru my website at www.my.tupperware.com/homemadebybillie You will be able to accessorize your Grater Master with the Fusion Master attachment & the Juice Master too. And we have to accessorize, right!

Here is a youtube video from the Nordic Tupperware line. We don't have all 4 graters, just the fine & coarse, but you can see how easy it is to work! 

https://youtu.be/CHla9ydYBj8

Have a wonderful week! 

Lunch Savers to the Rescue!

Back to School Lunch Savers!!

Tumblers with flip top lids - $17 - perfect liquid tight lids keep everything in! You can even freeze in them! 

Tupper Minis - $7 - nuts, salad toppings, ranch or honey mustard dressings/dips, extra coins for milk, & more! 

Sandwich keepers - $20 - lunch meat, cheese slices, snacks for the park (won't lose the lid)! 

Super Snackers - $11 - 4 oz snack cups for all your munchies, plus hair ties, Barbie accessories...

WOW Wonder Bowls! $20 - 3 cup bowls w/ lids for cereal, salad, & desserts! 

Order now at www.my2.tupperware.com/homemadebybillie

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Tupperware Modular Mates! SALE!!

Tupperware Modular Mates! 

Ok, I love a great sale! Tupperware is offering up my favorite modular mates for a limited time! These happen to be the first pieces of Tupperware I actually bought when I was in Alaska! WOO HOO Tupperware Party! 

The Modular Mate Super Ovals are so sleek & fit your pantry shelf. I personally invested in the flip top lid & use them for our cereal. With 4 yr old twins, you never know if Grace will want her Fruit Loops or Josey will want Daddy's cereal (Golden Grahams). I know when I need to go to the store & stock back up! I also have them stocked with the different pastas I pick up on sale and rice. Oh, and protein shake mix, and oatmeal, and dry milk... Ok, I love them, I use them, a lot! 

Super Ovals come in 5 sizes - and your choice of red or black lids

1 - 3 1/2c

2 - 7 1/2c

3 - 11 3/4c

4 - 16 1/2c

5 - 20 1/3c 

The Modular Mate Rectangles are also a favorite! I have one filled with first aid supplies (perfect for under the van seat, one with the granola bars and peanut butter crackers from Sam's Club, and Legos, lots of Legos! They do come in 4 sizes. 

1 - 8 1/2c

2 - 18c

3 - 27 1/2c

4 - 37c

You will want to get the size 1 - it is perfect for those pesky Oreos... but purchase 2 of them... One is for the pantry Oreos, and the second is for Mommy's Oreos (hiding place will not be mentioned!). I also use the #4 for my flour. I love to bake so I am constantly buying flour in bulk. 

Did you know that the US military will only allow Tupperware to be used when relocating the families? That is because of the seal which will not allow any bugs, critters or whatever to get into the food. 

I do have a great guideline for your modular mates & how much they hold so you can email me at homemadebybillie@gmail.com & just ask! 

Want more great deals? How about our matching seasoning containers? Purchase the large set (each are 1c capacity) and get the small set (1/2c capacity) for FREE! 

Check out my website for more great Tupperware deals

www.my2.tupperware.com/homemadebybillie

And LIKE my Facebook page for all great specials! 

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Tupperware Trio is on Sale!

Tupperware Trio! 

It is back to school time - you need breakfast, lunch & dinner fast! Why not try our Tupperware Trio - it is the breakfast maker, the mini rice cooker & pasta maker for just $35!! That is a savings of $31! 

Breakfast maker:

Do you love omelets? Egg sandwiches? Egg cordon bleu? These are my favorite foods to cook in my breakfast maker. 2 eggs, dash of water & 2 minutes in the microwave! Since my son is an egg fanatic, this is a quick way to make his breakfast. Perfect for the college dorm room or small apartment.

Here is a quick youtube video showing just how easy it is! 

http://youtu.be/EhW6_B_eWmQ

Mini Rice Cooker:

This is perfect for the single serving of rice! Why make a huge batch of rice that will just get tossed when you can make the perfect amount! I remember having rice and raisins as a child. Just add a handful of raisins when you are cooking your rice, add some milk & sugar & voila, you have an easy tasty treat! 

Pasta Maker:

This is the product I use almost as much as I use the SmartSteamer! WHY? Well, why wait for water to boil over, just to have it boil over & then be overcooked? The pasta maker is so simple. Add pasta (up to a pound), then add water, I personally use a handful of table salt also to season the pasta (try it, you might like it!). Place in the microwave without the lid. 9 minutes for elbow macaroni, or 14 min for your bow tie or other specialty pasta. BEEP BEEP goes the microwave, remove from microwave & cover with lid for easy safe water draining! 

Here is a video for the pasta maker! 

http://youtu.be/_AhKrH7IQcw

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Tupperware Water Bottle Sale! & Salad Spinner!

Tupperware Water Bottle Sale! 

Only till Friday, June 20th! 

16 oz - set of 4, twist on lid

$14

24 oz, set of 3, flip top lid

$14

36 oz, single bottle, flip top lid

$6 each

All of our Tupperware products are BPA free! You can also freeze these bottles for use in coolers, I use them for Cheerio (great snack holders), and more! 

My husband has the manly green water bottle at work & uses the pink one at home (don't tell him I told you!) That way he knows he is getting his recommended daily water intake! 

Salad Spinner

Only $29.50! 

I just got mine in for fresh salad greens, but I love using it on fresh strawberries!

Rinse & spin all the water off! 

Also use this while cutting up melons! The extra juice can drip off, so it won't set in its own juices. 

Where can you order these great products from Tupperware! 

www.my2.tupperware.com/homemadebybillie 

is my website and then go to my Facebook Page

www.facebook.com/homemadebybillie

& LIKE my page to keep up with the best deals Tupperware has to offer! 

Local folks 

Next Tupperware event is June 18th, 630pm

Vineyards Clubhouse Subd off WW Hwy

Columbia MO

Why would you want to come to the next Tupperware event!? 

FREE TUPPERWARE!

Plus great food, great prizes & more! 

Check out all the newest Tupperware specials, bring your friends, & have a great time!

RSVP - homemadebybillie@gmail.com

Why Tupperware? Isn't it just plastic crap?

Why Tupperware?

I love Tupperware because it is a quality product. Enough said. After 65 years, Tupperware is an international sales beast & cannot be rivaled!

Maybe I love it for versatility? My Stack Cooker makes corn on the cob in 10 min, my steamer will make sliders or veggies, or both, my 16oz tumblers are not only big kid cups (sippy cup lids fit them), but they hold my frozen cookie dough - cause really, who wants to be baking cookies for 2 hrs?

I love Tupperware because I get 25-35% off anything I order (membership has its privileges - just ask!).

I love Tupperware because I can stay at home with my 3 yr old twins & still contribute to the family.

I love Tupperware for the gadgets - from the pasta cooker, to breakfast maker, to the pool friendly plastic wine glasses...

enough said...

well, there maybe not... they have great sales - like this one - Ends July 26th - email me at homemadebybillie@gmail.com if you want to score these great deals!

Do you want to redesign your pantry at wholesale prices with quality products with a lifetime warranty? Just Ask!

Do you want to save time & money by cooking healthy meals for your family? Just Ask!

I love my job, my team & everyone I have met thru Tupperware! Let me share this experience with you!!

I am going to get back to my recipes & sharing what I love with all of you! Thank you for your patience during my hiatus!

Tupperware Reduces Prices!

Tupperware has reduced prices on 

29 favorite items! 

Ok, these pics may be a bit small - so email me at homemadebybillie@gmail.com and I will send you the pdf. 

I want to showcase 1 particular item right now- 

The Healthy Salad on the Go kit

This kit is your salad bow, your fork, & your midget for salad dressing. It retails in our current catalog for $25. It is in our Mid April flyer for $15 

BUT WAIT! There's more!

They reduced the sale price to $12!!! 

And since these are perfect for grads, Mother's Day gifts & how about that birthday coming up? I won't even say how great these would be for Christmas Stocking stuffers! 

So, if you contact me about ordering 3 of these beauties by April 26th, I will give you one for FREE! 

Standard shipping & tax do apply, but they will be shipped to your home! 

What a deal Tupperware!! 

Tupperware Asian Turkey Wraps

Asian Turkey Lettuce Wraps

1 1/4lb extra lean ground turkey

1 pkg (16 oz) frozen stir fry veggies ** I chopped up fresh broccoli, cauliflower, carrots, sugar peas, sweet peppers & added coleslaw cabbage

1/3 c reduced sodium teriyaki sauce

1/4 c hoisin sauce

3 TB reduced fat creamy peanut butter

2 TB minced fresh gingerroot

1 TB rice vinegar

1 TB sesame oil

3 garlic cloves, minced

4 green onions, chopped

10 Boston lettuce leaves ** we used 6" flour tortillas

Place your turkey in stack cooker, cover & microwave 6 minutes to brown & no longer pink, stop once to break up & stir. Drain any liquid (turkey baster works best).

Coarsely chop mixed veggies (I actually used my TW smooth chopper on the veggies & made it very small pieces), add to stack cooker. In separate bowl, mix remaining ingredients except for onions & lettuce. Cover, Return to microwave for 5 minutes. Remove, add onions. Place scant 1/2 c on each lettuce leave

2 wraps: 275 calories, 8 g fat, 45 mg chol, 686 mg sodium, 19 g carb, 4 g fiber, 34 g protein

Diabetic exchange - 3 lean meat, 1 starch, 1 veg, 1 fat

Tupperware Caramel Corn

Tupperware Caramel Corn:

2 Bags Microwave Popcorn
1 Stick Margarine
1 Cup Light Brown Sugar
¼ Cup Karo® Syrup
1 tsp Baking Soda
1 Large Paper Bag

1. Cook Popcorn according to package directions and pour into brown paper bag - Remove un-popped popcorn kernels
2. In Large Deep Vent N' Serve, Melt margarine, Brown Sugar and Karo Syrup
3. In Microwave - cook on high for 2 minutes, uncovered
4. Stir and cook for another 2 minutes
5. Add Baking Soda - Mixture will FOAM
6. Pour over popcorn in paper bag - roll top up and shake
7. Microwave for 1 minute on HIGH
8. Remove and Shake
9. Repeat #7 and #8 ONCE
10. Pour into Thatsa Bowl and Serve
11. Store in Modular Mate Containers for WEEKS of freshness


OPTIONS: May use regular popped popcorn - about 8 cups
Add nuts, and salt to taste
Great gift idea

Tupperware Has Amazing Opportunities! Just ASK!

HELLO AGAIN!!! 

So, due to a nasty, not very nice person, I took a vaca from my blog. Really folks, I don't mind sharing, but if you steal my posts to put on your pages, then give me some credit, cause it will come back around. Please just be nice! 

ENOUGH SAID!!

I have been super busy lately!! Tupperware is not your grandma's style anymore! It is better! It is BPA free! And now, it is giving me a paycheck every month. Not only are they running great promos to keep your biz fresh & new on a weekly basis, but they have great contests including winning Logo wear, exclusive products & even MORE $$$$. 

WHAT IS ON SALE YOU ASK?

Right now this week's promo is the Crystalwave 6pc set, complete w/ lids. These are you go to containers for leftovers. They are microwave safe, they are made to reheat your food in. And they are just great colors! 

MY PROMO!

I am asked to sell 12 sets by Friday. If I sell 12 sets, I will draw for 3 winners who purchased a set. The winners will get an add'l 2 pieces to add to their set! WOO HOO!! 

HOW TO ORDER & WIN!

OK, this is simple - check out my website - www.my2.tupperware.com/homemadebybillie 

Join my personal party & order your set. Then Email me your order number & phone (homemadebybillie@gmail.com)

Come Friday when I count up my list of orders, I will go to random.org & choose 3 winners. 

WHAT IS BETTER THAN THAT??

JOIN MY TEAM & GET 25-50% OFF TUPPERWARE!

This is the fun part of my job - meeting new people - Join my Tupperware team for $30 down. Have a couple average parties ($900 retail) now thru MAY 31st (2 LONG months to qualify) and Tupperware will pay off your kit balance ($69). 

I personally joined so I could replace my "sad-ware" & have stuff that wasn't going to shatter if it hit the floor (2 yr old twins & a hubs - nuf said). I now have met such a wonderful group of guys & gals that I enjoy working with. I am looking to grow my team, so if you want the Tupper-discount for yourself, your friends & family - contact me now! 

Oh, yea, this is your starter kit - worth over $400. 

Plus if you sign up by April 12th, you get 2 more FREE products from TW. 

AND if you join my team by Saturday (special deal for those loyal readers - you have to tell me where you read this deal)

I will send you a free Tupperware Microwave pasta cooker (LOVE LOVE LOVE)

Preparing for Thanksgiving - Strawberry Shortcake

Ok, it is Tuesday before Thanksgiving & we all know better than to wait till tomorrow to go to the grocery stores - RIGHT??!! I do know that the closest shopping center here will be INSANE just to get in & out of traffic.... So, question serves me - do we have enough milk?? 

With working with Tupperware, I have been obsessed w/ Jell-o & Jell-o Molds... why - because it is part of my childhood. We all have those memories from the holidays. Mine is Great Great Cousin Pauline's house for the Christmas Dinner... She had a large house & could make room for all of us... and there were alot of us... 

I made up this Rainbow Jello Mold for one of our Girls Nights Out. It was so yummy - even tho it took forever to make... I am still thinking about making it for Thursday... 

The Tupperware mold is 6 c, the recipe calls for 10 c. I had to adjust my layers as I poured them in, hence the inconsistent layer sizes. The creamy layer has vanilla yogurt added to it. It was super yummy! Even my husband ate more than just 1 piece! The kids loved it too! 

Here is another recipe I found & am thinking about making. I have a great cream cheese pound cake recipe I can use for it. 

Strawberry Shortcake

1 package frozen strawberries, thawed
2 - 3 cups cubed Angel food cake or pound cake
1 large package Strawberry Gelatin

Spread strawberries evenly on bottom of Jell-ring mold. Add cubed cake pieces. Prepare strawberry gelatin according to the package directions then pour over cake/strawberries. Chill for at least 24 hours. Unmold onto serving plate. Fill center with whipped cream and garnish with fresh strawberries!

Bean Pot Turkey & Dressing! Thanks Cindy!

Beanpot Turkey & Dressing •

1 ( 8-ounce ) pkg. Herbed seasoned pepperidge farm stuffing mix
1 onion Chopped
2 Celery ribs, chopped

1 cup dried cranberries
3/4 cup chicken broth
1 pkg. Turkey gravy mix
3 TBL butter melted
1 (3pound) boneless turkey breast thawed
1/4 tsp salt
1/2 tsp pepper
1/4 tsp dried thyme
Spray inside of bean pot with cooking spray. Add stuffing mix, onion,celery, and cranberries . Combine broth, melted butter and package of turkey gravy place turkey breast on top of mixture. Sprinkle salt, pepper & thyme over turkey breast .
Place in oven at 375 for 2.5 to 3 hours

Thanks to Cindy Mutrux for her recipe!

Who Lives for Black Friday Sales?

Who Lives for Black Friday Sales???

Ok, not me. I would rather not be subjected to horrendous behavior even if it is for an amazing sale! I would prolly change my mind if I was closer to my bestie, Angela, but thank goodness she lives 4 hrs away!

Ok, so Tupperware is offering some great sales for PRE-Thanksgiving sales! How about a set of 3 mixing bowls w/ lids for only $16? WOWSY! So, check out the flyer & then shop online at www.my2.tupperware.com/homemadebybillie for the next couple days. 

So, then looking at the TW website, I found these great savings for 2 weeks only! These items below are a bit hard to see since it is a pdf turned jpg. Please email me at homemadebybillie@gmail.com & I will be happy to email it to you - it is definitely worth it! 

Now - Black Friday is coming - If you are part of my facebook page - www.facebook.com/homemadebybillie I will be posting a Black Friday special tomorrow! Check it out! 

Pumpkin Dip w/ Tupperware Simple Indulgence Blend

Pumpkin Dip

8 oz. package cream cheese, softened room temperature 

1⁄2 cup brown sugar 

1⁄2 cup canned pumpkin 

2 tbsp. maple syrup

1⁄2 tsp. Simple Indulgence Cinnamon‐Vanilla Seasoning Blend

Using the Quick Chef® Pro System with blender attachment, blend together cream cheese and canned pumpkin until smooth. Add brown sugar, maple syrup and cinnamon‐vanilla. Mix until fluffy and smooth. Keep in refrigerator until ready to use.

Serve with fresh fruit like apples and pears. Also great with ginger snap cookies.

Raspberry Lemonade Cake for Bean Pot or stack cooker

This sounds yummy!!
Raspberry Lemonade Cake
1 lemon cake mix mixed according to package. Place in bean pot and mix 1 cup frozen or fresh raspberries into batter. Microwave for 7-8 minutes and then take one half pink lemonade concentrate and mix with 1 cup powered sugar and pour over cake. Microwave for 4 more minutes. Serve with cool whip and raspberries

Week 9 & 8 Countdown to Christmas

I realized I missed the past 2 weeks' Countdown to Christmas promos - Life does get in the way of playing! LOL

So, Today I want to showcase a great gift idea under $20 from our regular catalog. How many boxes of cereal go stale before you eat them? Do you have kids that eat LOTS 'O Cereal & you buy in bulk, but hate those bags not staying closed? Try this for a storage solution:

Our Super Cereal Container will hold even the largest of bags of cereal. It is only $19 & comes w/ either blue or red lid. Do you have a favorite snack such as goldfish or chex mix - this is also perfect for those snacks! No mess, super seals & Lifetime guarantee!

Now week 8 -

This is our breakfast maker. You can make scrambled eggs, omelets, oatmeal, plus so much more in this handy microwave container. With my twins I am using it every day - whether it is for eggs & sausage for Josey or Gracie's DIY Maple & Brown Sugar Oatmeal (that recipe is listed under DIY). It is only $20. You can get the awesome cookbook too. Perfect for your college kids, perfect for those who are single, or even us breakfast lovers!

This is a special combo set they are offering thru Nov 9th. You get the cookbook, an awesome Thatsa Bowl Jr, whisk & the breakfast maker for only $44 (regularly $60) What a savings!

Check out all these great specials at my Tupperware website www.my2.tupperware.com/homemadebybillie

Cheesy Chicken Bake - Tastefully Simple & Bean Pot

We are leaving town soon for my grandfather's funeral. I am preloading some great tasty recipes from my Tastefully Simple archives. More great recipes can be found at www.tastefullysimple.com - I am still an active consultant, but don't have the website linked to my account. Send me your orders at my email homemadebybillie@gmail.com & I will arrange having it shipped to you! ;D 

Cheesy Chicken Bake
Submitted by Rosemary (MN) HQ Resident Chef

Ingredients
Artichoke & Spinach Warm Dip Mix
8 oz. softened cream cheese
1/2 cup milk
2 cups shredded Swiss cheese, divided
12.5 oz. can white chicken meat, drained and juice reserved
Ground black pepper to taste
7 oz. elbow macaroni
Italian Garlic Bread Seasoning

Directions
Combine first 3 ingredients, 1 cup Swiss cheese and 1/2 cup of reserved juice from canned chicken in a large bowl; stir to blend. Fold in canned chicken and pepper. 

Prepare macaroni as directed on package; drain (TUPPERWARE PASTA MAKER 10-12 MIN IN THE MICROWAVE!).

 Stir chicken mixture into hot macaroni; spread mixture into a BEAN POT. Sprinkle top with remaining Swiss cheese and Italian Garlic Bread Seasoning to taste. 

Bake at 350°, uncovered, for 20 minutes or until heated through and cheese on top is melted. Makes 4-6 servings.

Pink Tupperware Ends on Friday!!

The month is coming to an end & so does the awesome pink products that Tupperware has given us this month! As I will be out of town, I won't be able to prepare your order, but please go to my website at www.my2.tupperware.com/homemadebybillie & get those last few pink Tupperware items you crave!!

I want to say - those 4 pink bowls w/ lids come in an 8 bowl set for $79. That is $10 per bowl & lid. How easy of a Christmas gift would that be to your friends & co-workers who you will already be giving cookies & candy to in a cheapo holiday tin or container? This Tupperware has a LIFETIME WARRANTY! Yes it is more expensive than the other brands you can find at Walmart, but Walmart won't replace it when it fails you 1 yr, 3 yrs, or 20 years later!

Do the Math -
My Blue Insulated Cup - (discontinued, but I have some in stock)
Age: 10 yrs
Price paid: prolly $18-20 then
How often do I use it: Every day until I purchased my 2nd one, and now every other day
Price per Year? $1.80 -$2.
How much do you spend at Sonic for a Route 44 drink w/ "reusable" (ha ha) cup? $2.37

Just a thought when you think about the price you will pay for a gift during the holidays. No warranty card to keep & store, & lose later. Just contact Tupperware or a Tupperware Rep & we will be happy to help you!
Here are some of the other awesome Pink Products available thru FRIDAY - October 26th.

Round Steak & Gravy

My posts are lagging, I know. My hubs & I are sleep training our kids into their toddler beds. They are getting better, however that means less time at nap & after bed for me to post, do laundry, pick up the house, and basically watch any tv at all (I got 30 min last night - so unfair!).... All I can say is THANK YOU DVR!!

We also had a death in the family which has bogged down my gumption. Then you add all the trials & errands of normal life... and I know I am now like every other mother in the world!

I hadn't made round steak in ages & I grabbed a package impulsively last weekend. Since I didn't better prepare my meal, it was fried w/ a light flour breading in olive oil. I did try to make gravy & since my gravy is hit & miss - this one was a hit!! YUMMY!

Easy Round Steak & Gravy

4 pieces round steak, these were tenderized
1/4c flour
season salt & pepper to taste - oh how I miss Homemade Gourmet's Pepper Pzazz
Olive Oil

Heat about 1-2Tb olive oil over med hi heat in your skillet. Combine flour, season salt & pepper. Dredge your round steak in the flour mixture & fry in olive oil til golden brown on each side.

Gravy - I use less than 1/4c flour (there is no set amount) & sprinkle it over the remaining oil & drippings in the pan from the fried round steak. Stir the flour into the oil & drippings & let it "fry" for a minute or so. Add desired amount of milk to skillet, & heat till bubbly, turn to low & stir constantly till lumps are gone & gravy has thickened.  Season according to your taste w/ salt & pepper.

I am a horrible gravy maker- with exception of Sausage Gravy. I firmly believe that the best gravy comes from the best seasoned drippings. And last night's gravy left me begging for more!

After dinner, I had to can up some pears before they went bad. A friend gave me a bucketful. They were perfectly ripe & yellow, ready to be canned. Time has been running out on me lately so I had to make it work last night to finish them up. Then it was time for bed.

My sweet husband washed & folded the kids' laundry & shelled out the remaining seed beans while he watched tv last night. Now, time to get breakfast ready, costumes ready (we have costume day at the Little Gym), and find time to remember, let alone put on, some eyeliner!

Have a great week!

Pie, Oh, Glorious Pies

I am a cake eater. I admit it. But lately I have been loving me some pie! Cherry pie w/ cherries my sister picked from her tree has been super yummy! Below is a limited time offer for a pie or cupcake carrier from Tupperware. Also keep scrolling down for my 2 fav pies of all time - Chocolate Silk & Fresh Strawberry!

What is your favorite pie? Who makes the best pies in your family? Do they have a pie carrier?? Check out this limited time offer from Tupperware...

 This great Tupperware pie save is only $12.50(retails $21) this month & holds a 9" pie or up to 12 cupcakes! Perfect for those holiday gatherings! Order yours at www.my2.tupperware.com/homemadebybillie 

Fresh Strawberry Pie

• Fresh Strawberry Pie - from myrecipes.com
• Crust:
• 50 reduced-calorie vanilla wafers
• 1/4 cup butter or stick margarine, melted $
• 2 tablespoons sugar
• 1 teaspoon grated orange rind $
• Cooking spray
• Filling:
• 2 cups ripe strawberries $
• 1/2 cup water
• 2/3 cup sugar
• 2 tablespoons cornstarch
• 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice $
• 6 cups small ripe strawberries $
• 1/2 cup frozen reduced-calorie whipped topping, thawed and divided

Preparation

1. Preheat oven to 350°.
2. To prepare crust, place wafers in a food processor, and process until finely ground. Add butter, 2 tablespoons sugar, and orange rind, and pulse 10 times or just until wafers are moist. Press into bottom and up sides of a 9-inch pie plate coated with cooking spray. Bake at 350° for 15 minutes; cool on a wire rack.
3. To prepare filling, mash 2 cups strawberries with a potato masher. Combine mashed strawberries and water in a small saucepan; bring to a boil, and cook 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Press the strawberry mixture through a sieve into a bowl, and reserve 1 cup strawberry liquid (add enough water to measure 1 cup, if necessary). Discard pulp.
4. Combine 2/3 cup sugar and cornstarch in a pan; add strawberry liquid, stirring well with a whisk. Bring to a boil; cook 1 minute, stirring constantly. Reduce heat, and cook 2 minutes. Remove from heat; stir in lemon juice.
5. Arrange a layer of small strawberries, stem sides down, in the crust. Spoon about one-third of sauce over the strawberries. Arrange the remaining strawberries on top, and spoon the remaining sauce over the strawberries. Chill for at least 3 hours. Serve with whipped topping.

OMG! I never new a nilla wafer crust could be so so so much better than graham crackers.

Another family favorite from my cousin in law Claire

Chocolate Silk Pie - from Claire - Thanks!!!

1 10" baked pie shell

1 lb butter at room temp

2 c sugar

4 eggs

4 squares bittersweet chocolate, melted & cooled

1 tsp vanilla

Cream butter 20 minutes. Add sugar, cream 20 minutes. Add eggs, one at a time, 5 min, after each addition. Add melted chocolate, beat 5 min. Add vanilla, beat 5 min. Pour into shell. Chill overnight for filling to firm & flavors to mellow. Top if desired w/ unsweet whip cream & chocolate curls.

Now, who needs to go to the store & get some chocolate for a pie! I know I do! :D