I’m sure you’re wondering how I am still obsessing over pie – especially after Thanksgiving? Frankly, I do have quite a few pie-oriented cookbooks, so why do I keep looking? I, personally, think pies are a perfect food creation. They’re portable, multifaceted in flavor, and constantly evolving. Pies have been around forever (since the Ancient Greeks!) and I don’t see them going away any time soon. The reason is because we are constantly modifying them to fit in with the times!
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If you’re looking for an upgrade for your pies, take a look at Pies That Inspire: 50 Recipes for Creative and Modern Flavor Combinations cookbook. Saura Kline has masterfully created unique sweet and savory pie recipes that will quickly become household staples.
You will find everything you need to begin baking your pies. Kline runs through the basics, such as tools needed, rolling techniques, ingredients, and my favorite, decorations! She provides troubleshooting tips throughout so we always have successful bakes. With this cookbook you will always have flaky and buttery crusts. Not only are her instructions concise and full of detail but they are paired with photos for us visual learners.
I am going to enjoy the refresher course on making a pie crust, but most of all learning various decorating techniques will be amazing.
There are 80 sweet and savory pie showstoppers. Kline has classics, like a rhubarb pie, that is reworked for a more modern palate. She has kindly shared some of her original creations like the chocolate and potato chip pie, too. Next to most of the recipes are mouthwatering photos!
I love Kline’s infectious enthusiasm throughout her cookbook. She clearly has a lot of passion for creating beautiful pies, which makes me eager to try new things! She simplifies pie making so that we can all find the same love for baking that she does. Take a look at Pies That Inspire: 50 Recipes for Creative and Modern Flavor Combinations cookbook to see what stunning recipes you can get your hands on.
~Kaiti