Building on the popularity of Sophie's range of gourmet ready-made pies, this book will offer inventive new takes on the classic dish.

 Recipes include both savoury and sweet, modern and traditional, from classic favourites such as Steak and Kidney pudding to pies for the real connoisseur like Duck with Figs.

 There are also plenty of mouth-watering vegetarian pies, like Endive with Walnuts and Blue Cheese, portable pies for picnics and little pies to appeal to kids - tested on Sophie's own children.

 Recipes are equally inventive with their 'tops', which include puff pastry, filo, parsnip mash, polenta and crumble.

 In a detailed techniques section, Sophie divulges the secrets of perfect pastry-making (with shortcut tips if you're in a hurry), encourages getting creative with pie decoration, and explains just why you might need a little china blackbird poking out the middle of your pie.

 Please note that this is an expanded edition of Sophie Conran's Little Book of Pies.

Sophie Conran’s Pies

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 PieMoroccan Lamb with Apricots PieSausage and Caramelised Onion with Mash PieSpanish Chicken PieSmoked Trout and Almond Quick PieRoasted Vegetable with Cumin Puff Pastry PieButternut Squash, Sage and Goat's Cheese PieEasy Peasy Plum and Blackberry Pie

 Features content first published in Pies by Sophie Conran, 2006

The Mini Book of Pies

An inspiring and inventive range of easy gourmet soups and stews for every occasion

 In this beautifully illustrated collection of recipes Sophie shows how to turn these simple dishes into delicious and nourishing meals guaranteed to impress family and friends. Whether you need dinner in a flash or a hearty winter warmer, these recipes offer a quick and easy solution with beautiful and delectable results.

 Throughout, Sophie also shares time saving tips for busy mums, sneaky ways to get your kids to eat their veg and great advice for getting more than one meal out of your effort. So curl up on the sofa with a steaming bowl and a spoon: these are soups and stews to warm the soul.

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