Mastering the Basics: Pies, Tarts & Pastries is a clear and comprehensive collection of pastry recipes for both the novice cook and the skilled patissier. Featuring step-by- step photography, expert tricks and tips, easy-to-follow instructions and a range of sweet and savoury recipes from the classic lemon meringue pie to Cornish pasties, Mastering the Basics: Pies, Tarts & Pastries demystifies the delicate art of pastry. Methodical photography and a useful basics chapter that contains all the building blocks, techniques and basic recipes provide extra help to ensure success every time the oven is turned on.Also in the series: Mastering the Basics: Pasta, Mastering the Basics: Desserts and Mastering the Basics: Baking