Justice of the Pies: Sweet and Savory Pies, Quiches, and Tarts plus Inspirational Stories from Exceptional People: A Baking Book

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Pies(and tarts, quiches, and more) with a purpose from celebrated Chicago baker and star of Netflix's Bake Squad, Maya-Camille Broussard "No one understands the power of forging human connection through baked goods better than pie-queen Maya-Camille Broussard. This new classic has me racing to my cupboards to bake something up."-Christina Tosi, chef and founder of Milk Bar ONE OF THE TEN BEST COOKBOOKS OF THE YEAR- Simply Recipes ONE OF THE BEST COOKBOOKS OF THE YEAR- Bon Appetit, Los Angeles Times In Justice of thePies, Maya-Camille Broussard shares more than 85 recipes for sweet and savory piesand other mouthwatering creations that put her social mission-based bakery on the map, including her famous Salted Caramel Peach Pie and Brandied Banana Butterscotch Pie, as well as hearty renditions like the Fig + Pig Quiche and Roasted Brussels Sprouts + Cherry Tart. Maya-Camille also tells the stories of heroes outside the kitchen- luminaries who strive for social justice and equity, and shares recipes they've inspired. Maya-Camille's bakery was launched in honor of her father, who was a criminal defense attorney and had a deep love of baking pie. Through her bakery she proves that good work and delicious decadence can go hand in hand.

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Baking is an act of love, a way of connecting with the people aroundus.No oneunderstandsthe power of forging human connection through baked goodsbetter thanpie-queen Maya-Camille Broussard. An inspiration herself, Maya-Camille introduces us to some powerfully giving people in this book, filling my tank with inspiration and hope. From her famous whoopie pies to some new favorites (hello,Lemon Espresso Pie), this new classic has me racing to my cupboardsto bake something up.ChristinaTosi, chef and founder of Milk Bar

Chef Maya-Camille has definitely struck a nostalgicchord inthismasterclass on all things pie. From sweet to savory to whoopie, Justice of the Pies should be required reading inhomekitchensand culinary schools across America, and sets a new benchmark for preparing this endearing crowd pleaser.KwameOnwuachi, chef, author, and actor

Food has a way of transporting us, and social justice and causes have a way of edifying us. Justice of Pies does both! The unexpected surprise of flavors and textures in Maya-Camilles recipes will transport you to charts unknown, and each vignette sheds light on people and causes that uplift us morally and intellectually.CarlaHall, bestselling author of Carla Hall's Soul Food and judge on Food Network's Halloween Baking Championship

Maya-Camille Broussards brilliant collection of pie recipes were created with so much heart. Here youll find pie essentials for every occasion. This is heaven on my palate. Another slice, please!AlexanderSmalls, James Beard Awardwinning chef, author, and restaurateur

This deliciously loaded collection is a bakers dream.Publishers Weekly

Author Bio

Maya-Camille Broussard is the chef-owner of thesatellitebakery Justice of thePies in Chicago and the star of the Netflix showBake Squad; she has been featured inEsquire, theChicago Tribune,Thrillist, and onToday. Maya-Camille, who is a member of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing community, strives to impact the world in a meaningful and positive way-whether it's through community-based activism or through a perfect Strawberry-Basil Key Lime Pie.