Pecan crusts can be used for sweet or savory pies. For savory pies, use dried herbs instead of sugar and cinnamon. Avoid strong-tasting vegetables and pair with milder options. Sweet pies can include bourbon, rum, and vanilla. Pecan crusts pair well with fruit fillings and chocolate. A pecan crust can be used for many different […]
Custard pies have a baked crust and a filling made with milk and egg yolks. Popular flavors include chocolate, banana, coconut, and key lime. Boston Cream Pie is actually a cake with custard filling and chocolate icing. Custard pies are cold pies. The crust is first baked and cooled and can be a flour-based pie […]
Rock cakes are a budget-friendly dessert similar to scones, made with self-rising flour, butter, and dried fruit. They are easy to make and have a cookie-like texture. They should be eaten fresh and hot and are a good alternative to sugary desserts. Often believed to have originated in the UK, rock cakes have a similar […]
Veggie pies can be made with fruits or vegetables, and can include dishes traditionally made with meat. Ethnic dishes like Mexican tamale pie can be made with vegetarian substitutes. Spinach pie is a popular Middle Eastern vegetarian pie. Desserts like custard pies and fruit pies are also popular vegetarian options. Vegetable pies can be made […]
Yam cakes are a common dish in Southeast Asia and Native American cuisine, made with yams as the main ingredient. In Southeast Asia, they are usually savory and steamed with meat and seafood, while in Native American cooking, they are fried or baked with flour, eggs, and sugar. The term “yam” can be confusing, as […]
Mince pies originated in the Middle Ages in the UK and are commonly served during the Christmas season. The traditional filling includes meat, fruit, fat, and spices, but modern recipes often remove the meat. Mincemeat was historically a mixture of minced meat, dried fruit, suet, and spices. The recipe evolved over time, and now beef […]
Mutton pies are a dish made with mutton and pastry shell. Classic English mutton pies have mutton, gravy, and spices in a suet pie shell. Mince pies and squab pies also used mutton in the past. Indian mutton pies use yeast bread or have English influences. The recipe for mutton pies requires a dough made […]
