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If squirrels ate pies, they’d eat this one. Riffing on the classic American pumpkin pie, we’ve used butternut squash instead. It works brilliantly and, frankly, is a lot less hassle to deal with. The maple nut topping is a triumph. Don’t forget to make it the Pieminister way by using free range eggs and visit read more …

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From Pie-angles and porky buns to Aubergine Strudels & Strawberry swirls, you could picnic on pies all summer with our cookbook. Here are two of our favourite recipies Courgette & chickpea filo pie  2 tbsp olive oil 2 red onions, cut into 8 wedges 3 garlic cloves, finely sliced 3 courgettes, sliced a pinch of dried read more …

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Our Minty Lamb pie is back on the menu while British lamb is in season but what about making your own delicious version for an Easter feast?  Our  recipe below is nice and easy and full of sunny, zesty, classy ingredients which work like a dream with lamb.   We hope you love it. And please show us your handiwork.  Share your read more …

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Now’s the time to make this festive legend of a pie at home. We made these christingle pies a few years ago so vegetarians had something a little more inspired for Christmas dinner than a nut roast and sprouts. They’ve been a huge hit for us and, what’s more, even hardened carnivores have fallen for read more …

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Is this Prince’s favourite pie?  According to PETA, pocket-sized popster Prince is one of the world’s sexiest vegetarians.  And as a fan of the colour purple we reckon he’d love this Aubergine-based strudel pie…. Do try it at home.  It’s National Vegetarian Week so what a perfect time to give it a go! (It’s just read more …

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We’ve cleared out the fridge and the cupboard of all things colourful and used them to dye eggs… the results were eggceptional!   Naturally  colourful ingredients from the kitchen     Soaking The results!   To try naturally dying your own eggs you will need: A batch of organic or free range eggs White wine read more …

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One of the great things about Easter is that you can get all your friends and family together, but without the build up and pressures of Christmas. Most of the work for this sunny, zesty and classy pie can be done in advance…which means you can just chill out and enjoy yourself. Easter Lamb Pie Serves read more …

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If the festive season has left you feeling sluggish, glum and in a state of pie-bernation do not fear, we have rounded up some super foods to give your mood the little boost it needs to see you sailing through January with a smile on your face. Chicken Chicken is not only protein rich (essential read more …

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Leftovers Pie

Dec 26 2013

Perfect for Boxing Day, this recipe will neatly clear you out of turkey, the king of leftovers. If you have used other fowl, such as goose, pheasant of swan (if you’re reading this, your Majesty), then feel free to pie them up.   Serves 6 500g leftover cooked turkey 300g leftover cooked ham About 300g read more …

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Tristan cooked up a storm in a tipi last month, at Eat Drink Bristol Fashion.  With so much mouthwatering food to tuck into, the only issue we had was finding enough table space for amazing canapés,  sharing pies, side dishes galore and lots lots more….. For a bit of a flavour, watch this film from read more …

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