Cathy baRRowPhotographs by Christopher hirsheimerrrsyasstilIrresistibly EasyIeiESweeavort & Sweet & SavorySSlab PiePiesquarePieSquared_HCtext3P.indd 2-323/05/18 10:26 AMCathy baRRowPhotographs by Christopher hirsheimerrrsyasstilIrresistibly EasyIeiESweeavort & Sweet & SavorySSlab PiePiesquarePieSquared_HCtext3P.indd 2-323/05/18 10:26 AMCopyright © 2018 by Cathy BarrowPhotography copyright © 2018 by Hirsheimer & HamiltonCover and book design by Shubhani Sarkar Cover copyright © 2018 by Hachette Book Group, Inc.Hachette Book Group supports the right to free expres-sion and the value of copyright. The purpose of copy-right is to encourage writers and artists to produce the creative works that enrich our culture.The scanning, uploading, and distribution of this book without permission is a theft of the author’s intellectual property. If you would like permission to use material from the book (other than for review purposes), please contact permissions@hbgusa.com. Thank you for your support of the author’s rights.Grand Central Life & Style Hachette Book Group 1290 Avenue of the Americas, New York, NY 10104 grandcentrallifeandstyle.com twitter.com/grandcentralpubFirst Edition: October 2018Grand Central Life & Style is an imprint of Grand Central Publishing. The Grand Central Life & Style name and logo are trademarks of Hachette Book Group, Inc.The publisher is not responsible for websites (or their content) that are not owned by the publisher.The Hachette Speakers Bureau provides a wide range of authors for speaking events. To find out more, go to www.hachettespeakersbureau.com or call (866) 376-6591.Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data Names: Barrow, Cathy, author.Title: Pie squared : irresistibly easy sweet and savory slab pies / Cathy Barrow.Description: New York : Grand Central Life & Style, [2018] | Includes bibliographical references and index.Identifiers: LCCN 2018003656| ISBN 978-1-5387-2914-4 (hardcover) | ISBN 978-1-5387-2916-8 (ebook)Subjects: LCSH: Desserts. | Pies. | Pastry. | LCGFT: Cookbooks.Classification: LCC TX773 .B3683 2018 | DDC 641.86—dc23LC record available at https://lccn.loc.gov/2018003656ISBNs: 978-1-5387-2914-4 (hardcover); 978-1-5387-2916-8 (ebook)The illustration on pages 304 and 305 is copyright © 2018 by Marilyn Pollark NaronPrinted in the United States of AmericaIM10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1For my mother, Jan, who taught me everything about piePieSquared_HCtext3P.indd 4-523/05/18 10:26 AMCopyright © 2018 by Cathy BarrowPhotography copyright © 2018 by Hirsheimer & HamiltonCover and book design by Shubhani Sarkar Cover copyright © 2018 by Hachette Book Group, Inc.Hachette Book Group supports the right to free expres-sion and the value of copyright. The purpose of copy-right is to encourage writers and artists to produce the creative works that enrich our culture.The scanning, uploading, and distribution of this book without permission is a theft of the author’s intellectual property. If you would like permission to use material from the book (other than for review purposes), please contact permissions@hbgusa.com. Thank you for your support of the author’s rights.Grand Central Life & Style Hachette Book Group 1290 Avenue of the Americas, New York, NY 10104 grandcentrallifeandstyle.com twitter.com/grandcentralpubFirst Edition: October 2018Grand Central Life & Style is an imprint of Grand Central Publishing. The Grand Central Life & Style name and logo are trademarks of Hachette Book Group, Inc.The publisher is not responsible for websites (or their content) that are not owned by the publisher.The Hachette Speakers Bureau provides a wide range of authors for speaking events. To find out more, go to www.hachettespeakersbureau.com or call (866) 376-6591.Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data Names: Barrow, Cathy, author.Title: Pie squared : irresistibly easy sweet and savory slab pies / Cathy Barrow.Description: New York : Grand Central Life & Style, [2018] | Includes bibliographical references and index.Identifiers: LCCN 2018003656| ISBN 978-1-5387-2914-4 (hardcover) | ISBN 978-1-5387-2916-8 (ebook)Subjects: LCSH: Desserts. | Pies. | Pastry. | LCGFT: Cookbooks.Classification: LCC TX773 .B3683 2018 | DDC 641.86—dc23LC record available at https://lccn.loc.gov/2018003656ISBNs: 978-1-5387-2914-4 (hardcover); 978-1-5387-2916-8 (ebook)The illustration on pages 304 and 305 is copyright © 2018 by Marilyn Pollark NaronPrinted in the United States of AmericaIM10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1For my mother, Jan, who taught me everything about piePieSquared_HCtext3P.indd 4-523/05/18 10:26 AMviiThe Sum of All pArTS xiChapter One The elemenTs of Pie 1Chapter TwoThe Power of Pie CrusT 11Mixing and Rolling out a SenSational Slab Pie CRuSt 14the FiniShing touCheS 24Rolling Pin CRuStS 30All-Butter Crust 30Butter and Shortening Crust 33Cream Cheese Crust 37Cheddar Cheese Crust 39Caramelized Onion Crust 42Lard or Leaf Lard Crust 45Rye Crust 48Chocolate Crust 51Hot Water Crust 54PReSS-in CRuStS 55Olive Oil Crust 56Shortbread Crust 59Cracker Crumb Crusts 61Cookie Crumb Crusts 65Hash Brown Crust 67Cornbread Crust 68gRoCeRy StoRe CRuStS 69Store-Bought Pie Crust 69Phyllo 70Puff Pastry 72CRuSt-FRee toPPeRS 75Whipped and Mashed Toppings 75Glazes, Squiggles, and Drizzles 79Birdseed, Crushes, and Rocky Road Garnishes 81Sweet, Nutty, or Savory Streusels 85Baby Biscuits 87the odd bitS 89ConTenTsPieSquared_HCtext3P.indd 6-723/05/18 10:26 AMviiThe Sum of All pArTS xiChapter One The elemenTs of Pie 1Chapter TwoThe Power of Pie CrusT 11Mixing and Rolling out a SenSational Slab Pie CRuSt 14the FiniShing touCheS 24Rolling Pin CRuStS 30All-Butter Crust 30Butter and Shortening Crust 33Cream Cheese Crust 37Cheddar Cheese Crust 39Caramelized Onion Crust 42Lard or Leaf Lard Crust 45Rye Crust 48Chocolate Crust 51Hot Water Crust 54PReSS-in CRuStS 55Olive Oil Crust 56Shortbread Crust 59Cracker Crumb Crusts 61Cookie Crumb Crusts 65Hash Brown Crust 67Cornbread Crust 68gRoCeRy StoRe CRuStS 69Store-Bought Pie Crust 69Phyllo 70Puff Pastry 72CRuSt-FRee toPPeRS 75Whipped and Mashed Toppings 75Glazes, Squiggles, and Drizzles 79Birdseed, Crushes, and Rocky Road Garnishes 81Sweet, Nutty, or Savory Streusels 85Baby Biscuits 87the odd bitS 89ConTenTsPieSquared_HCtext3P.indd 6-723/05/18 10:26 AMviiiixContentsContentsChapter Threesavor a Pie 91Just-Like-Artichoke-Dip Slab Pie 95Nacho Slab Pie 97Loaded Baked Potato Slab Pie 101Pan-Roasted Mushroom and Kale Slab Pie 104Spinach, Gorgonzola, and Walnut Slab Pie 109Asparagus, Fontina, and Pancetta Slab Pie 111Southern-Style Tomato Slab Pie 115Zucchini, Feta, and Kalamata Olive Slab Pie 117Niçoise-Style Tuna and Spring Greens Slab Pie 121Sumac-Scented Eggplant Slab Pie 124Cheesy Cauliflower Rarebit Slab Pie 127Sesame Sweet Potato Slab Pie 130Fried Green Tomato Slab Pie 133Christine’s Smoky Fish Slab Pie 137Favorite Turkey Chili Frito Slab Pie 141Poblano and Chorizo Slab Pie 144Italian Sausage and Pepper Slab Pie 149Curried Chicken Slab Pie 151Chicken Pot Slab Pie 155After-Thanksgiving Turkey Slab Pie 157“The Reuben” Slab Pie 159Concord Grape Slab Pie 230Easy-as-Pie Apple Slab Pie 233Not-So-Old-Fashioned Apple Slab Pie 236Pear and Frangipane Slab Pie 241Leftover Cranberry Sauce Slab Pie 243Pumpkin Chiffon Slab Pie 247Raspberry Rugelach Slab Pie 250Sugar-Free Fig Slab Pie 255Merry Mince-ish Slab Pie 257Chocolate Pecan Slab Pie 261Walnut “Baklava” Slab Pie 264Peanut Butter Slab Pie 269Double Chocolate Slab Pie 271No-Campfire-Necessary S’Mores Slab Pie 275Buttermilk Cardamom Slab Pie 277Lemon Cream Slab Pie 281Lemon Meringue Slab Pie 284Banana Pudding Slab Pie 287Coconut Cream Slab Pie 290Dairy-Free and Passover-Perfect Coconut Cream Slab Pie 294Grande Mocha Cappuccino Slab Pie 297Good Morning Cheese Danish Slab Pie 299SlAb pie STrATegieS: Slice, STore, And freeze 303reSourceS 309AcknowledgmenTS 311index 313Beefy Empanada Slab Pie 162Cowboy Beef Stew Slab Pie 165Moroccan-Style Shepherd’s Slab Pie 168Lamb Vindaloo Slab Pie 173Ham and Gruyère Slab Pie 176Carbonara Zoodle Slab Pie 179Hawaiian Pizza Slab Pie 182English-Style Pork Slab Pie 185Christmas in London Slab Pie 188Eggs Florentine Slab Pie 190Sausage and Biscuit Slab Pie 193Chapter FoursweeTie Pies 197Any-Season Raspberry Slab Pie 200Mostly Rhubarb and Just a Little Strawberry Slab Pie 205Frosted Strawberry Slab Pie 207So Very Apricot Slab Pie 211Absolutely Peachy Slab Pie 214Peach Melba Slab Pie 218Yankee Doodle Dandy Sour Cherry Slab Pie 221Blueberry Streusel Slab Pie 224Blackberry, Sweet Corn, and Basil Slab Pie 227PieSquared_HCtext3P.indd 8-923/05/18 10:26 AMviiiixContentsContentsChapter Threesavor a Pie 91Just-Like-Artichoke-Dip Slab Pie 95Nacho Slab Pie 97Loaded Baked Potato Slab Pie 101Pan-Roasted Mushroom and Kale Slab Pie 104Spinach, Gorgonzola, and Walnut Slab Pie 109Asparagus, Fontina, and Pancetta Slab Pie 111Southern-Style Tomato Slab Pie 115Zucchini, Feta, and Kalamata Olive Slab Pie 117Niçoise-Style Tuna and Spring Greens Slab Pie 121Sumac-Scented Eggplant Slab Pie 124Cheesy Cauliflower Rarebit Slab Pie 127Sesame Sweet Potato Slab Pie 130Fried Green Tomato Slab Pie 133Christine’s Smoky Fish Slab Pie 137Favorite Turkey Chili Frito Slab Pie 141Poblano and Chorizo Slab Pie 144Italian Sausage and Pepper Slab Pie 149Curried Chicken Slab Pie 151Chicken Pot Slab Pie 155After-Thanksgiving Turkey Slab Pie 157“The Reuben” Slab Pie 159Concord Grape Slab Pie 230Easy-as-Pie Apple Slab Pie 233Not-So-Old-Fashioned Apple Slab Pie 236Pear and Frangipane Slab Pie 241Leftover Cranberry Sauce Slab Pie 243Pumpkin Chiffon Slab Pie 247Raspberry Rugelach Slab Pie 250Sugar-Free Fig Slab Pie 255Merry Mince-ish Slab Pie 257Chocolate Pecan Slab Pie 261Walnut “Baklava” Slab Pie 264Peanut Butter Slab Pie 269Double Chocolate Slab Pie 271No-Campfire-Necessary S’Mores Slab Pie 275Buttermilk Cardamom Slab Pie 277Lemon Cream Slab Pie 281Lemon Meringue Slab Pie 284Banana Pudding Slab Pie 287Coconut Cream Slab Pie 290Dairy-Free and Passover-Perfect Coconut Cream Slab Pie 294Grande Mocha Cappuccino Slab Pie 297Good Morning Cheese Danish Slab Pie 299SlAb pie STrATegieS: Slice, STore, And freeze 303reSourceS 309AcknowledgmenTS 311index 313Beefy Empanada Slab Pie 162Cowboy Beef Stew Slab Pie 165Moroccan-Style Shepherd’s Slab Pie 168Lamb Vindaloo Slab Pie 173Ham and Gruyère Slab Pie 176Carbonara Zoodle Slab Pie 179Hawaiian Pizza Slab Pie 182English-Style Pork Slab Pie 185Christmas in London Slab Pie 188Eggs Florentine Slab Pie 190Sausage and Biscuit Slab Pie 193Chapter FoursweeTie Pies 197Any-Season Raspberry Slab Pie 200Mostly Rhubarb and Just a Little Strawberry Slab Pie 205Frosted Strawberry Slab Pie 207So Very Apricot Slab Pie 211Absolutely Peachy Slab Pie 214Peach Melba Slab Pie 218Yankee Doodle Dandy Sour Cherry Slab Pie 221Blueberry Streusel Slab Pie 224Blackberry, Sweet Corn, and Basil Slab Pie 227PieSquared_HCtext3P.indd 8-923/05/18 10:26 AMNext >