500 Pies & Tarts is a comprehensive compendium that inspires even the most reluctant cooks to embrace their inner bakers. Detailed recipes guide readers with precision and take the guesswork out of pastry-making while providing useful tips that ensure success each time.

500 Pies & Tarts is a comprehensive compendium that will inspire even the most reluctant cook to embrace their inner baker. If you?ve always wanted to bake a pie but don?t know where to start, our detailed recipes will guide you with precision, and take the guesswork out of pastry making while providing useful tips that ensure success each time. For the baker who is looking to expand their repertory, our variations demonstrate just how easily this can be done and offer a wealth of inspiration. Includes make-ahead recipes and shortcut variations.