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French Meat Pie

“Some time ago, when I was working at a newspaper, a co-worker happened to bring a meat pie for lunch. The aroma was familiar to me, and I asked for a taste. To my amazement, it was the same pie my grandmother used to serve when I was a youngster! I copied the recipe, and I have been enjoying French Meat Pie ever since. It's still delicious!”

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Reviewed: May 7, 2012

This was ok but very bland. I added celery to the onions and more seasonings and it was still bland. We ended up eating it with ketchup which made it better. It wasn't horrible but I probably wouldn't make it again.

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punkie569

Reviewed: Apr. 17, 2012

Was good could use less or no allspice and I think adding garlic would make it better. but all in all a great recipe.

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christy.derbidge

Cooking Level: Expert

Living In: Riverton, Utah, USA

Reviewed: Mar. 22, 2012

I made this as mini pies in Ramekins. It was delicious! After reading every review, I added a clove of garlic in with the onions when I sauteed them. I also used 1 and 1/2 tsp. allspice and 1/2 tsp. poultry seasoning. I thought that along with the salt and pepper was the perfect amount of flavor. My family and our dinner guests all raved. They asked for the recipe. Will be making again!

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charlirojo

Reviewed: Feb. 29, 2012

DELISH! We had gone to the La Sallette this christmas in MA to see the lights and they had these French Meat Pies that where awesome, so i looked and got this recipe, and it is super and an all time fave...Last time around I used Red Bliss garlic mashed potatoes to mix in and it was GREAT...I use ground italian Sausage (mild or hot depending on mood) vs the port and it is raved by my crew!

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humarock

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Home Town: Humarock, Massachusetts, USA

Living In: Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA

Reviewed: Jan. 4, 2012

I just love this pie. My Mom and Memere use to make this every Christmas and New Years and I have continued the tradition and my family just loves it. Mom once told me I could skip anyone of the spices except allspice. So the only difference is I cut back on the allspice to 1 tsp. and add 1 tsp of cloves. I also add 1 garlic clove. My family loves it

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Anita

Reviewed: Dec. 10, 2011

This is the recipe an old boyfriends mother taught me to make. I make it evey year only I use lots of the allspice, We like the strong taste of it. My now husband is disgusted that there is potatoes in it, I tell him next year it's his turn to make the meat pie. Somehow we still have this one evey year ; ) Thanks for posting this.

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screamingwallflower

Cooking Level: Expert

Living In: Sudbury, Ontario, Canada

Reviewed: Dec. 2, 2011

I make about 21-24 pies for my family using my Mom's recipes which is very close. I use allspice, cinnamon, nutmeg and clove and I don't use an egg, jut a small amount of flour.

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MKalb

Reviewed: Nov. 8, 2011

This was an outstanding dish. Spiced well and very satisfying.

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Ardys

Cooking Level: Beginning

Home Town: Spring Grove, Minnesota, USA

Living In: Duluth, Minnesota, USA

Reviewed: Oct. 24, 2011

This was AWESOME. For years I've missed having french meat pie...and now I have it!

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MEL7ART

Cooking Level: Expert

Home Town: Taunton, Massachusetts, USA

Reviewed: Jun. 26, 2011

This pie is absolutely amazing! My mom used to make it for us growing up and we absolutely loved it...i finally persuaded her to give me the recipe and this is exactly it! Love, love, love this pie! I sometimes like to add some thinly sliced leeks to it as well ;)

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