Savory Pies - by Greg Henry (Paperback)

About the Book

Delicious, hearty recipes for meals in a crust, featuring creations inspired by every corner of the planet, from filling beef pot pies and decadent quiches to hold-in-your-hand family favorites like empanadas, roti and Caribbean patties.

Book Synopsis

Learn how to make incredible breakfasts, appetizers, lunches and dinners all encased in delectable crusts with savory pie recipes from around the world.

Start with your favorite foods. Add zesty spices. Bake inside a buttery, flaky crust. Serve and enjoy your creative, delicious dish, including:

- Tomato Caprese Tart
- Braised Short Rib Shepherd's Pie
- Chicken Pot Pie
- Asiago Mac 'n' Cheese Pie
- Duck Confit Taquito Pies
- Jerk-Spiced Caribbean Meat Patties
- Bite-Size Beef Wellingtons
- Chickpea Samosas with Spicy Mint Sauce
- Sweet Potato Tarte Tatin
- Crawfish & Corn Turnovers
- Chicken & Pistachio Phyllo Triangles
- Garlic and Rosemary Pizzettes
- Sausage and Red Pepper Polenta Cobbler
- Panang Vegetable Curry Pot Pies

Rustic or elegant, pies draw people to the table. Savory Pies is a diverse collection, packed with flavors from around the world. . From comforting classics and innovative pastries to delectable hand pies and eye-popping creations this book presents a treasure-trove of gourmet recipes. Featuring stunning full-color photos, complete step-by-step directions, and techniques for the perfect crust every time, Savory Pies shows that making mouthwatering meals sure to please any palate is as easy as pie.

About the Author

In 2008 Greg Henry began the food blog Sippity Sup--Serious Fun Food (www.sippitysup.com). He is now the author of Savory Pies, writes a column on entertaining for "The Back Burner" at Key Ingredient (www.keyingredient.com), and is active in the food blogging community. He's led cooking demonstrations in Panama and Costa Rica and has journeyed as far afield as Norway to promote culinary travel. He's been featured in Food & Wine magazine, the Los Angeles Times, More magazine, the Today Show online, the Huffington Post, Edible, Foodie Crush, and Saveur magazine's "Best of the Web." Greg also cohosts "The Table Set" (downloadable on iTunes or at Homefries.com), named by LA Weekly as one of their five favorite podcasts for food lovers.