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This is my new-found fad - making pies and quiches!  All you need is a packet of pre-made [[shortcrust pastry]], a [[push-out flan tin]], some [[baking beans]] and a little imagination.
 
This is my new-found fad - making pies and quiches!  All you need is a packet of pre-made [[shortcrust pastry]], a [[push-out flan tin]], some [[baking beans]] and a little imagination.
 
Try some of our recipes, I guarantee you'll be hooked.
 
Try some of our recipes, I guarantee you'll be hooked.
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A '''pie''' in the UK and France is a [[pastry]] case consisting of a bottom, sides and top , containing a filling of [[meat]], [[fish]], [[vegetables]] or [[fruit]].  In principle, it should only apply to dishes enclosed in [[pastry]] and [[baked]] in the [[oven]].  The term, however, is also used to describe any preparation put into a pie dish and [[baked]], eg [[Shepherds pie|Shepherd's pie]].
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The words '''tart''' and '''flan''' are often used interchangeably in the UK and France to designate a [[pastry]] filled with [[fruit]], [[jam]], [[custard]] or some other filling.  The US term most often used for this confection is open (faced) or single crusted '''pie'''.  Almost all such dishes are cooked and served in the US in a pie dish, whereas in the UK and France, a flan tin or flan ring placed on a metal [[baking sheet]], is used.  Technically '''flan''' is the name for a savoury preparation and '''tart''' for a sweet one.  These are not to be confused with the Spanish '''flan''' which has no crust and is similar to the French [[Crème caramel]].
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A '''quiche''' is a [[egg]] based savoury '''flan''' with its origins in Lorraine and Alsace and which was traditionally served as an [[hors d'oeuvre]].  The term is also used for some sweet '''tarts''', but this is incorrect because '''quiche''' was never served as a [[dessert]].
  
 
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Egg and bacon flan

In this category you will find home baking recipes for sweet and savoury pies, tarts, flans, pasties etc. Some of the recipes might be strange or unusual but hopefully they will give you some ideas and inspiration. This is my new-found fad - making pies and quiches! All you need is a packet of pre-made shortcrust pastry, a push-out flan tin, some baking beans and a little imagination. Try some of our recipes, I guarantee you'll be hooked.

A pie in the UK and France is a pastry case consisting of a bottom, sides and top , containing a filling of meat, fish, vegetables or fruit. In principle, it should only apply to dishes enclosed in pastry and baked in the oven. The term, however, is also used to describe any preparation put into a pie dish and baked, eg Shepherd's pie.

The words tart and flan are often used interchangeably in the UK and France to designate a pastry filled with fruit, jam, custard or some other filling. The US term most often used for this confection is open (faced) or single crusted pie. Almost all such dishes are cooked and served in the US in a pie dish, whereas in the UK and France, a flan tin or flan ring placed on a metal baking sheet, is used. Technically flan is the name for a savoury preparation and tart for a sweet one. These are not to be confused with the Spanish flan which has no crust and is similar to the French Crème caramel.

A quiche is a egg based savoury flan with its origins in Lorraine and Alsace and which was traditionally served as an hors d'oeuvre. The term is also used for some sweet tarts, but this is incorrect because quiche was never served as a dessert.


Pages in category "Pies tarts and flans"

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