The mini book of pies - Sophie Conran

Pies are the ultimate comfort food. Enjoy sweet and savoury pies, try traditional and modern recipes and discover new family favourites with The Mini Book of Pies.

The perfect book for the beginner pie maker, it features 85 inventive and delicious recipes for the true British classic, the pie. This book also includes simple to follow guides on making pastry, pie dishes and pie decoration and also reveals a few secret baking tips, making sure your pies turn out perfect every time (and no soggy bottoms!).

Whether you are looking for simple family suppers or pies to impress; a winter warmer or a summer picnic pie; a meaty pie, a veggie pie, a fish pie or a classic pudding pie, you will find it in The Mini Books of Pies.

Recipes include;
Beef and Beer Pie with Sweet Potato Mash Pie
Moroccan Lamb with Apricots Pie
Sausage and Caramelised Onion with Mash Pie
Spanish Chicken Pie
Smoked Trout and Almond Quick Pie
Roasted Vegetable with Cumin Puff Pastry Pie
Butternut Squash, Sage and Goat's Cheese Pie
Easy Peasy Plum and Blackberry Pie

Features content first published in Pies by Sophie Conran, 2006