When you think of pies, you probably have images of berries, peaches and apples come to mind. Nearly everyone is a fan of those wonderful fruit pastries, once left out on windowsills to cool. But those are not the pies I am presenting you with here. How about meat pies? Meat pies were invented when pies were, when there were no dishes to cook in, and they needed not sweet treats, but savory pies, and nutritious ones. Making meat pies was one of the first ways to preserve foods for longer time periods, without risk of ...
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When you think of pies, you probably have images of berries, peaches and apples come to mind. Nearly everyone is a fan of those wonderful fruit pastries, once left out on windowsills to cool. But those are not the pies I am presenting you with here. How about meat pies? Meat pies were invented when pies were, when there were no dishes to cook in, and they needed not sweet treats, but savory pies, and nutritious ones. Making meat pies was one of the first ways to preserve foods for longer time periods, without risk of spoilage. People turned to smoking and salting meats, and making meat pies, filled with not only meat, but nutritious vegetables, as well. They are still popular in many areas of the world today - not because we need them, but because we like them. The ingredients vary by region. Are you looking for a viable way to include more savory foods in your life with meat pies? You can become one of those who continue the journey of these wonderful, tasty meals. This recipe book offers you 30 meat pie recipes from around the world, from Irish beef and stout ale pies to the wonderful Cajun meat pies in Louisiana, USA, to the luscious pies in Australia, which is still a haven for meat pie lovers.
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