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On a cold winter day, a freshly baked, piping-hot savory pie is heavenly, especially with hearty fillings like Moroccan chicken; lamb and eggplant; shrimp and andouille sausage; and more.
By Jeanne Thiel Kelley
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ABOUT THE COVER Lamb and Eggplant Shepherd's Pie from "The Savory Side of Pie"; recipe by Jeanne Thiel Kelley/ photography by José Picayo/
food styling by Susan Ottaviano for Halley Resources/ prop styling by Beverley Hyde
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Lamb and Eggplant Shepherd's Pie 93
Artichoke Fritters with Green Goddess Dipping Sauce 84
Baked Brie with Mushrooms and Thyme 73
Bruschetta with Fava Beans, Greens, and Blood Oranges 86
Pizza with Fontina, Potatoes, and Tapenade 68
Radicchio Strudel with Fontina Cheese 101
King of Snake Cocktail 16
Chicken and White Bean Soup with Herb Swirl 51
Pretzel Knots 13
Greek Salad with Avocado, Shrimp, and Caper Vinaigrette 16
Mixed Greens with Tangerines and Shaved Fennel 45
Buttermilk Waffles with Cherry-Almond Sauce 44
Poached Eggs and Ham on Parmesan Toast 51
Fish, seafood
Lemon-Paprkia Tilapia with Potato-Rutabaga Mash 45
Potato-Wrapped Halibut with Sautéed Spinach 53
Shrimp and Andouille Pot Pies 91
Wild Striped Bass with Caramelized Fennel and Butternut Squash 14
meats
Beef Pasties with Caramelized Onions and Stilton Cheese 93
Beef Tenderloin with Morels and Tarragon-Marsala Sauce 44
Braised Lamb Shanks with Spring Vegetables and Mint Gremolata 86
Braised Short Ribs with Sherry 14
Lamb and Eggplant Shepherd's Pie 93
Pork Chops and Sugar Snap Peas with Mint Julep Glaze 44
Short Rib Sandwiches with Creamy Horseradish Sauce 13
Shrimp and Andouille Pot Pies 91
poultry
Chicken and White Bean Soup with Herb Swirl 51
Oven-Roasted Chicken Thighs with Carrots and Yukon Gold Potatoes 53
Risotto with Duck and White Balsamic Vinegar 101
vegetarian
Baked Penne with Farmhouse Cheddar and Leeks 68
Blue Cheese Ravioli with Onion Sauce 101
Pizza with Fontina, Potatoes, and Tapenade 68
Root Vegetable and Mushroom Pie with Rosemary Biscuit Topping 91
Baked Penne with Farmhouse Cheddar and Leeks 68
Blue Cheese Ravioli with Onion Sauce 101
Pizza with Fontina, Potatoes, and Tapenade 68
Risotto with Duck and White Balsamic Vinegar 101
Short Rib Sandwiches with Creamy Horseradish Sauce 13
Spanish Grilled Cheese Sandwiches with Manchego and Jamón Serrano 68
Couscous with Fennel and Pine Nuts 87
Mashed-Potato Casserole with Smoked Gouda and Bacon 73
cakes
Caramel-Date Upside-Down Cake 79
Chocolate Cream Cheese Cupcakes 51
cookies
Palmer House Brownies 14
custards, puddings
Coffee-Caramel Crème Brûlée 80
Rum, Caramel, and Banana Bread Pudding 79
frozen desserts
Tangerine Semifreddo with Salted Almond Brittle 87
pies, tarts