Dennis Littley

St. Augustine

Food and Travel Blogger at Ask Chef Dennis

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Texas Trash Pie

2 weeks ago | askchefdennis.com | Dennis Littley

Our Texas Trash Pie Recipe is the ultimate sweet-and-salty mashup, packed with gooey caramel bits, salty pretzels, rich pecans, and melty chocolate chips. Perfect for holiday meals, potlucks, or dinner parties where you want to bring a dessert that guarantees a standing invitation. One man’s trash is another man’s treasure, especially when that trash is loaded with chocolate, caramel, and zero regrets.
Sour Cream Raisin Pie

2 weeks ago | askchefdennis.com | Dennis Littley

Our sour cream raisin pie recipe yields a rich, creamy custard pie filled with plump raisins and crowned with a fluffy, billowy meringue. It’s the perfect, easy custard pie to impress at family dinners, holiday gatherings, or whenever you’re craving a classic pie from the good old Iowa State Fair! Sour cream raisin pie is a timeless classic that captures your taste buds from the first buttery bite. This Midwest classic comes straight from farm tables and small-town diners.
Zeppole Recipe (Italian Doughnuts)

2 weeks ago | askchefdennis.com | Dennis Littley

Our Zeppole Recipe makes golden, crisp Italian doughnuts with a soft, fluffy center. They’re tossed in powdered sugar or cinnamon sugar, just like the ones you’d find at a street-side pastry shop in Naples. Perfect for St. Joseph’s Day, the holidays, or any day that ends in Y. There’s something suspiciously elegant about a dessert that simply requires frying and a dusting.
Oreo Pie Recipe

3 weeks ago | askchefdennis.com | Dennis Littley

After just one bite of our Oreo Pie, I’m sure you’ll agree that it’s pure cookies and cream bliss. It’s the perfect dessert for birthday parties, potlucks, or to treat yourself and your family to a deliciously decadent dessert. It’s a cookie lover’s dream come true, featuring a buttery crust and a velvety filling packed with Oreos, topped with homemade whipped cream. And you guessed it, a whole Oreo cookie.
Apple Pie Bars | Chef Dennis

3 weeks ago | askchefdennis.com | Dennis Littley

These easy apple pie bars bring all the flavor of a homemade pie without the need for a plate, a fork, or surgical precision when lifting out the first slice. With a buttery shortbread crust, tart cinnamon-spiced apples, and a perfectly crunchy crumb topping, they’re made for backyard BBQs, awkward office parties, or any gathering where nobody wants to do the dishes, especially the host. There’s nothing more American than apple pie.
Honey Beer Bread Recipe

3 weeks ago | askchefdennis.com | Dennis Littley

This easy honey beer bread recipe has no kneading, no proofing, and won’t leave you looking like you had a flour fight in your kitchen. Just mix, bake, and try not to eat half the loaf while it’s still warm. The aroma alone is enough to make your neighbors invent a reason to knock on your door. Honey beer bread is a modern take on quick bread, made with simple pantry staples and the clever use of beer as both the liquid and the flavor.
Eat Healthy Without Sacrificing Flavor: 10 Nutritious Foods That Taste Good

1 month ago | 30seconds.com | Dennis Littley

health 30seconds.com/health As World Health Day approaches (April 7, 2025), it’s the perfect time to think about how we can take better care of ourselves, starting with what we eat. But let’s be honest, healthy eating often sounds like hard work or a sacrifice, whether it’s worrying about flavor, time or the cost of fresh ingredients.
Lemon Poppy Seed Cake

1 month ago | askchefdennis.com | Dennis Littley

Bursting with bright lemon flavor, our Lemon Poppy Seed Cake is a lemon lovers dream come true! Loaded with nutty poppy seeds and topped with sweet lemon glaze, it’s the perfect cake for any occasion. Sweet, buttery, and just a little tart, our lemon poppy seed cake, with its fresh, bright flavors, is sure to become your go-to cake for family gatherings and potlucks.
Easy Strawberry Bread

1 month ago | askchefdennis.com | Dennis Littley

Our moist strawberry bread is bursting with fresh strawberry flavor and topped with a luscious strawberry glaze that’s sure to satisfy every sweet tooth in your household. You don’t have to wait for strawberry season to make this delicious strawberry bread. You’ll find plenty of fresh, sweet strawberries at your local grocery store all year long. This is one of my favorite strawberry recipes.
Buttermilk Pie

1 month ago | askchefdennis.com | Dennis Littley

Old-fashioned Buttermilk Pie is a Southern classic known for its smooth, creamy, custard-like texture and rich, velvety flavor. Made with simple ingredients and an easy-to-make pie crust, this pie is one of my favorites. After one bite, you’ll understand why. Our old-fashioned buttermilk pie has a sweet and slightly tangy flavor that adds to the custard’s silky smooth texture. This delicious pie will just melt in your mouth as the flavors dance across your tastebuds.