Pies and tarts are the ultimate comfort food‎.‎ Whether sweet or savoury‎,‎ elegant or hearty‎,‎ they are great for relaxed entertaining‎,‎ family get‎-togethers and even weekday suppers‎.‎ In this irresistible book Eric Lanlard‎,‎ AKA Cake Boy‎,‎ demonstrates how to make the best pastry and shares his favourite recipes for sweet and savoury tarts and pies‎.‎ His recipes include classics with a twist plus ideas inspired by his travels‎,‎ using deliciously imaginative flavour combinations‎.‎ In the first part of the book‎,‎ Pastry Basics‎,‎ Eric shares his professional expertise and provides step‎-by‎-step instructions for making every type of pastry ‎- shortcrust ‎(‎sweet and savoury‎)‎‎,‎ puff‎,‎ almond‎,‎ chocolate and brioche‎.‎ There is a wealth of helpful baking hints to ensure a great bake every time‎.‎Savoury Tarts & Pies features such classics as a ‎'‎Proper‎'‎ Quiche Lorraine and a Cider and Pork Pie plus attention‎-grabbing treats including Fig‎,‎ Lardon and Dolce Latte Tart and Lamb and Moroccan Spice Pie‎.‎ The chapter ends with a selection of quick bakes using ready‎-roll pastry ‎(‎for when time is short‎)‎ and a delicious collection of accompaniments including salsas‎,‎ chutneys and vegetable side dishes‎.‎Sweet Tarts & Pies will bring some of Eric‎'‎s trademark glamour to the dessert course ‎- including a Strawberry Tart ‎'‎Royal‎'‎‎,‎ Exotic Fruit Meringue Crumble Pie and an Apricot‎,‎ Honey and Pistachio Tart‎.‎ Sweet pies include an Old‎-fashioned Apple Pie‎,‎ Ginger Pear Frangipane Pie and a Classic Blueberry Pie‎.‎ Once again there is a selection of quick bakes for desserts in a dash and a choice of accompaniments‎,‎ including flavoured creams‎,‎ spiced fruits and the perfect Creme Anglais‎.‎With foolproof recipes for tarts and pies that look and taste great‎,‎ this wonderful book is a great way to bring some of Eric‎'‎s culinary magic into your kitchen every time you bake‎.‎