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Chocolate Meat Pies

Tom Bridge and Paul Williams' Easter Pies Fuse Dinner with Dessert

— March 25, 2015 — Lifestyle
In anticipation of spring, chef Tom Bridge teamed up with chocolatier Paul Williams to create a unique series of Easter pies. Meat-filled pies and chocolate are two staples of this holiday, but rather than separating them out for dinner and dessert, the duo created a set of hybrid meals.

The three recipes from Bridge and Williams include: a lamb and potato ragu pie with dark chocolate and mint sauce, a blue cheese and onion pie with milk chocolate and finally, a chicken and mushroom pie with white chocolate, garlic, coffee and chilli. For the adventurous, the creators have shared their unusual recipes, as well as shortcut versions for those who want to get a taste of these treats faster. Just like cracking into an Easter egg, there's a real surprise inside these meat pies.
Trend Themes
1. Hybrid Food - The fusion of unexpected ingredients in dishes like chocolate meat pies presents opportunities for culinary innovations and unique dining experiences.
2. Alternative Desserts - Combining traditionally savory ingredients with sweet flavors, such as chocolate in meat pies, opens up new possibilities for creating unconventional desserts and expanding dessert menus.
3. Shortcut Recipes - The demand for quicker and accessible versions of specialty dishes like chocolate meat pies creates opportunities for recipe developers and food companies to provide convenient food options for consumers.
Industry Implications
1. Food & Beverage - The fusion of unexpected flavors and innovative combinations in dishes like chocolate meat pies can disrupt traditional culinary offerings, creating opportunities for food entrepreneurs and chefs to experiment and attract adventurous eaters.
2. Confectionery - The incorporation of chocolate in savory dishes like meat pies presents opportunities for chocolate manufacturers and confectionery companies to expand their market by creating new and unusual applications for their products.
3. Recipe Development - The popularity of unique recipe combinations like chocolate meat pies opens up opportunities for recipe developers and culinary professionals to create innovative and unexpected meal options, catering to diverse consumer tastes and preferences.
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