Country Living Pies & Tarts

Country Living has reorganized and reissued an earlier spiral-bound cookbook The Little Book of Pies & Tarts (2011). With additional entries, 62 in all, this larger, newly arranged collection of pie and tart recipes is more appealing and has more photos than the original, while also being more practical and durable. Perfect for the beginning baker, this work features baking tips, tools, and essential techniques for quality, along with a metric conversion chart. A whole chapter goes into making the perfect dough, pastries, and crumb crusts. Next are the stars of the book: pies, tarts, turnovers, galettes, and more. Arranged by ingredient type—fruit, custards and creams, nuts, and savories—there is something here for everyone. Recipes range from the traditional banana pudding pie to the unique mixed-berry crostata, salted caramel peanut butter fudge pie, mocha cream pie, pumpkin pie with oat-pecan crust, chicken potpie turnovers, and quiche Lorraine empanadas. There is plenty for beginning bakers to try, as well as for the experienced pastry chef.