Magpie: Sweets and Savories from Philadelphia's Favorite Pie Boutique

New 2020 Baker here. So I checked this book out online through the NYPL and I just so happened to have all the ingredients for a bourbon butterscotch pie and thought hey it’s a best seller, so let’s try it. I LOVED it. Thereafter, tried the Blueberry Cardamom. Woah. THEN tried the raspberry rhubarb. (Pic with heart cutout top crust) Holy cow. I kept checking this book out, so I decided to buy it. Basically now I carry it around the house, looking through for the next pie to make. As a Brooklyn homebody, I’m partial to 4&20 blackbird but don’t sleep on these pie recipes!! Last pie I made was the apricot cherry (pic is before cinnamon oat crumb topping was added), and that pie was sooo good. Hit every mark of a great pie.

Most of the pie books that I own include solely of sweet pies, but this one comes with several savory pies that are simple but delicious. Like other reviewers pointed out, this book doesn't provide pictures for every pie; however, the instructions are quite clear and easy to follow (if you are not completely a novice baker). I'd recommend!

You can make an outstanding pie crust using their techniques. Just don’t expect it to happen on the first try (or second, or third). Artistry is learned by repetition, but once learned, the results are well worth the effort. Oh, the pie fillings are good too.

I love pie! I didn’t until I went to the Magpie shop, and then they closed:( Someone on FB mentioned this book, and I had to have it! So, pies are not quick, easier, or last minute endeavors, but if you take your time, carefully read this book and follow all the steps and tips, you can make restaurant quality pies at home.

AMAZING! My roommate and I have become serious pie-lovers after stumbling upon this wonderful book. The recipes are a mix of classics (Apple, chicken pot pies, lemon curd, etc.) and some delightful twists on familiar flavors. So far, we've made a sweet corn and cheddar pie (extraordinary!), a s'mores pie (the chocolate pudding was out of this world), a breakfast oatmeal pie (my new favorite breakfast), and a berry custard pie with lavender crumb (OMG). The recipes are well written and easy to follow and the book is gorgeous with beautiful photography and a nice layout. While some of the recipes are time consuming and a bit complicated, calling for unusual ingredients or tools, most of the recipes are well suited for the novice baker and the small kitchen. I love love love this book!!! Pie forever :)

Every pie I have made in this book has taught me something new. Every pie is unique and tastes wonderful. I give pies to my friends as thank you gifts. The apple pie I gave was described on Facebook as the best pie they had ever eaten. Good stuff in this book!

Excellent recipes to make your own high-quality bakery style pastries. The author shares all the bakery secrets. Because of this book I can now make an excellent pie crust, every time! Contains more than 70 pie or sweet recipes in addition to more than 25 savory potpie or quiche recipes. A great addition to my cookbook library. I'm glad I didn't pass this one up.

I can't believe that I got this for under 6 bucks. This is by far one of my favorite cookbooks.To start it's just a nice looking book. I'm very happy with the contents as well. They divide up the book into crusts, fruit pies, creamy pies, savory etc... There is a really good selection in each section as well. Some recipes come with pictures, which I appreciate. I like the variety of pies you get as well- everything from basic to fancy. I feel that nothing in here is so unique that people would not be willing to try it. I also feel you can find all your ingredients at your local store as well (I'm always so frustrated when i have to try to hunt down something "unusual" for anything I make). the only ding I will give this is that some of the recipes are lengthy so you are not going to find something like "unroll premade pie crust, dump fruit mixture into crust, top with another premade crust, bake... This is for sure a book for folks who are comfortable baking. In any case I have about 50 pies marked that I want to make. I have no idea how long it will take to get through those 50 pies, but I'm willing to try. Happy baking all

Full of wonderful fruit, and savoury pie’s. While this is not a gluten free cookbook, and all her pie crust recipes are wheat based, the fillings are mostly gluten free and have been easy for me to adapt to gluten free as I’m celiac. Her various crumble toppings are delish!

Good book, lots of nice sweet and savoury recipes.Not a lot of pictures though, I would have liked a picture for each pie.

El libro está hermoso, muero por probar todas y cada una de las recetas! Tiene de todo desde pays clásicos hasta nuevos y originales.

I just read the cook book and I wasn't keen on the receipts...just not my stuff.....