Pieminister Blog
A lighter pie to try Like our classics, they’re deep filled with delicious, sustainable ingredients, but we’ve switched the shortcrust for a lighter filo pastry. The flavour profiles are totally different too, taking inspo from the furthest culinary corners of the Med. From Morocco and Tunisia to Greece, with an emphasis on vibrant vegetables and distinctive herb and spice blends, you can practically taste the sunshine. There’s the veggie Light as a Feta pie, filled with spinach, feta cheese, kale, lemon & garlic, the Souk Chook, a free-range British chicken, harissa, red pepper & chickpea filo pie. Or for something plant-based, try Maroc Star with its Moroccan-spiced carrot, spinach & chickpea filling. Hot or cold, they’re great for eating in, taking out or taking home for later. And they taste great on their own or with a side of peas. But if you’re lucky enough to be near one of our larger restaurants,... read more …
Lighten up lunchtime, with our Mediterranean-inspired filo pies! This summer, we're launching a trio of light filo pastry pies bursting with flavours inspired by the Mediterranean. Delicious hot or cold, the range includes plant based, vegetarian and free range chicken recipes, encased in crispy layers of filo goodness. Introducing: Light as a Feta: a vegetarian spinach, feta cheese, kale, lemon & garlic filo pie Souk Chook: a free range British chicken, harissa, red pepper & chickpea filo pie Maroc Star: a plant based Moroccan-spiced carrot, spinach & chickpea filo pie Perfect for picnics, summer lunches and suppertimes, pair them with salads, lightly roasted veg, or our personal fave - a big dollop of hummus. All three pies boast a variety of positive health claims, from high in protein and two of your five-a-day, to a source of fibre and low in saturated fat. So, if you're a pie fan looking for a lighter pastry feast full of vibrant ingredients, look... read more …
Introducing Pieminister’s No 10 chutney – belly heaven in a jar! It’s your pie’s best friend. We asked Bristol-based nutritionist George Cooper and award-winning picklers Tracklements to help us create the perfect accompaniment for a Pieminister pie. We asked George to explain how he helped select the ingredients….. “I’m a nutritionist and specialist in read more …