The Hairy Bikers' Perfect Pies - Hardcover

Hairy Bikers; Si King; Dave Myers

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0297863258 ISBN 13: 9780297863250

Publisher: Weidenfeld & Nicolson, 2011

Synopsis

This is the definitive 'pie bible' from the kings of pie, the Hairy Bikers. In their culinary homecoming, Si and Dave celebrate a dish close to their hearts. This illustrated cookbook brings together the Great British classic in 120 brand-new recipes.

About this title

About the Author:

Winners of TV Personalities of the Year at Fortnum & Mason's Food & Drink Awards 2017. With their unique blend of tasty recipes, cheeky humour and irresistible enthusiasm, the Hairy Bikers have become Britain's favourite food heroes. Born and bred in Barrow-in-Furness, Dave Myers' versatile skills have taken him to some unusual places. He worked in a steelworks as a student, to finance his studies in Fine Arts, and later joined the BBC as a make-up artist, specialising in prosthetics. Si King hails from North East England and is a big, blond bearded biker with an infectious laugh. He worked for many years as an Assistant Director and Locations Manager for film and television, including the Harry Potter films. Si and Dave met on the set of a TV drama in 1995 and have been cooking and riding together ever since. They have now written over 15 cookbooks, including Chicken & Egg, Mums Know Best, Bakeation, Meat Feasts and 12 Days of Christmas. In 2012, the boys shed more than six stone between them on The Hairy Dieters: How to Love Food and Lose Weight. They have also created a range of low-fat sauces (available in Asda and Ocado), launched an online subscription-based weight-loss club, The Hairy Bikers' Diet Club, and published an acclaimed autobiography, Blood, Sweat & Tyres. www.hairybikers.com https://www.facebook.com/HairyBikers https://twitter.com/HairyBikers

Review:

A bible of the pie-maker's art, including sweet and savoury fillings, classic flavours and contemporary twists, plus tips for turning out the perfect crust * BBC GOOD FOOD MAGAZINE * This beautifully illustrated cookbook features an extraordinary range of pies, both sweet and savoury. * LYTHAM ST ANNES EXPRESS * This beautifully illustrated book brings together the British classic in 150 new recipes... the Hairy Bikers will inspire you to coo and share the mighty dish with the ones you love. * Press & Journal (Highland & Islands) * The definitive Pie Bible from the Kings of Pie. * WESTERN MORNING NEWS * Even if you're not a cookery fan, the pair's enthusiasm for unpretentious, tasty, filling foodmakes for feel-good viewing, and that enthusiasm shines through the pages of Perfect Pies. * CARAVAN CLUB MAGAZINE * This cheerful collection of recipes includes double crust, open tarts, raised pies and sweet pies. -- Vanessa Berridge * DAILY EXPRESS * There's nothing quite so comforting as a really well-made pie. From classic favourites to new combinations, the BBC's Hairy Bikers have got it covered. -- Sally Hughes * BBC GOOD FOOD * There are more than 140 drool-inducing recipes bubbling out of this book like steaming filling escaping through a gap in the pastry. Not only are the recipes easy to follow and delicious they also enjoy a garnish of Si and Dave's humour and nostalgic musings for good measure. * BBC COUNTRYFILE * They [Hairy Bikers] know their pies... This is a comprehensive book with notes on ingredients and techniques that are great for beginners * METRO *

About this edition

• Publisher: Weidenfeld & Nicolson
• Publication date: 2011
• ISBN 10: 0297863258
• ISBN 13: 9780297863250
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 224