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Any vegetable or meat pie served primarily as an entree can be considered a savory pie. The most common varieties are pot pies and shepherd's pie, though other recipes are common, including mince meat and quiche.
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Pot Pies
Pot pies typically contain both top and bottom crusts. The top crust is usually flaky and can contain most any kind of meat, though beef and poultry are more popular than pork.Pot pies vary depending on culture. British pot pies will often forego the top crust and and have a fuller, less flaky bottom crust.
International Variations
Though British in origin, savory pies have spread to other parts of the world and inspired experimentation, notably in the Spanish and Mexican cuisines.Modern quiches are often made with melted cheese and spicy chiles. About.com includes several Mexican-inspired pie recipes, including Chile Rellenos Pie, Enchilada Chicken Pie and Taco Pie.
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Savory Pies Questions
Best Shepherds Pie Recipe? 6 AnswersI like the classic, but I also like a sort of Frenchified version. Call it the Breton version, if you will. In a nutshell, start out by marinating beef cube... read more
What is your favorite combination of pies when serving a party for guest or family? 1 AnswerI'm not sure why, but I've always had good reactions when serving Apple and Lemon Meringue Pies together. The apple pie with ice cream and the lemon meringue wi... read more
Where can I get a good chocolate cream pie in Santa Monica? 1 AnswerLooks like your closest options are: Apple Pan 10801 W Pico Blvd, Los Angeles, CA - (310) 475-3585 Pie'n Burger 913 E California Blvd, Pasadena, CA - (62... read more
What kind of apples keep their shape the best in an apple pie? 8 AnswersIf you like the taste of Granny Smith apples, you might want to consider mixing some of them in with other apples, so you get their taste, and something else ca... read more -




