Pies, Glorious Pies: Brilliant recipes for mouth-wateringly tasty pies Hardcover – September 13, 2012

I first saw this in Crate & Barrel and instantly knew I had to have it because I have a shelf filled with sweet pie books (I admit to a pie obsession), but they tend to only have small sections devoted to savory lunch/dinner pies.Another reviewers main comment was "too foreign" so let me clear to start - the writer was born in Scotland and pretty much anytime you have a pie book that strays away from sweet pies they author will be from across the pond. Most of the non-American ingredients can easily be substituted via a google search or bought online - I actually really want to find out what mushroom ketchup tastes like!The writer offers some wonderful tips laid out in a good condensed fashion so if you want to attempt these pies or any other pies, I HIGHLY recommend you read the first few pages rather than skip to the recipes. Also a big thing with me - STEP BY STEP PICTURES with all of the crust recipes and pictures of all of the final products. I found these super helpful to reference.Overall, this is a book for you if:* You're having issues with baking crusts and want to have a reference guide with handy step by step instructions and pictures* Want to try a new variety of crust (this book has basic short crust, rich short crust, rough puff pastry, cheat's rough puff pastry, french butter pie pastry, american pie crust, and rich hot-water crust)* Are looking for a good mix of savory pies (3/4's of the sections are for savory pies)* Have a sense of adventure - a lot of the recipes are not what your average American is used to

What fun to serve at a dinner party.... to present a beautiful English meat pie, with little blackbirds (pie vents) poking out - quite a show. And the beauty of English Pies for company, you make them ahead - toss a salad - and enjoy your quests from the moment they arrive.

A bit complicated but so much fun to use- Any and everything you want to know about pies, pie crusts, tricks to make it all come out. Covers "meal" pies as well as sweets! And it is just a beautiful book.

Too elaborate and foreign. Author lives in Scotland and although they do give the US equivalent measurements for ingredients, they use a number of items I've never heard of - i.e., mushroom ketchup. Also, all the recipes make pies for a crowd.

Excellent little Cookbook on meatpies and crusts. LOVE it! Very inspirational.

Beautiful book with easy instructions. I can't wait to try making them all.

I live abroad and had a longing for an English pie. So I ordered Pies, Glorious Pies on line and it is terrific. Easy to follow, a comprehensive walk through all the different types of pies in the English cuisine, and how to cook them. I started with the Chicken and Mushroom Pie (after buying all the right equipment) and it was a triumph.

A bit disappointing. The recipes I have tried have been o.k. but no more than that. There are better books on the market. (Paul Hollywood for example)J.K.Borrill

great pie recepies by a great chef

Amazing recipes, I love it.

exccelent