Who ate Al-di pies?


Aldi’s award-winning range of Scottish pies are on sale now for British Pie Week


Hap-pie days, its British Pie Week (1st – 7th March) and what better way to celebrate these marvellous meaty creations than by sampling Aldi’s delicious range of filled pies baked to perfection right here in Scotland.

Starting at only 89p, Aldi’s award-winning range features firm favourites with hungry Scots, including Steak & Gravy Pies (2 pack, £1.39)Scotch Pies (2 pack, 89p), and Brownings the Bakers’ famous Kilmarnock Pie (150g, £1.39).

If you’re feeling a bit more adventurous, why not try Aldi’s Macaroni Pies (2 pack, 99p) or Chicken Curry Pies (2 pack, £1.29), perfect as a mid-afternoon snack.
Or why not indulge in one of Aldi’s award-winning Specially Selected Luxury Pies, including Steak & Ale PieSteak & Black Pudding Pie, or Chicken & Leek Pie (250g, £1.99).

Looking for a traditional treat for two? why not pick up Aldi’s Top Crust Steak Pie (£2.29, 371g), or for the perfect meal for all the family the Large Top Crust Steak Pie (£3.69, 660g) is guaranteed to go down a storm.

Sure to get mouths watering, Aldi’s range of Scottish pies are available now from all 96 stores in Scotland.

The full range includes:

• Specially Selected Luxury Pies. Choose from Steak & Ale, Chicken & Leek, and Steak & Black Pudding (£1.99, 250g)

• Frasers Scotch Pie (2 pack) (89p)

• Frasers Scotch Pie (4 pack) (£1.59)• Frasers Macaroni Pie (2 pack) (99p)

• Frasers Chicken Curry Pies (2 pack) (£1.29)• Frasers Steak & Gravy Pies (2 pack) (£1.39)

• Browning’s Kilmarnock Pie (£1.39, 150g)

• Frasers Top Crust Steak Pie (£2.29, 371g)

• Frasers Large Top Crust Steak Pie (£3.69, 660g)

• Frasers Steak Round (£1.39, 330g)

• Frasers Mince Round (£0.99, 330g)

Morrisons launches first shorthorn steak pie in time for British Pie Week

– Shorthorn beef is renowned for its rich flavour and tender meat –

The supermarket has revealed its most popular pies, with Chunky Steak coming out on top –

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In a supermarket first, Morrisons has launched The Best Shorthorn Steak Pie in time for British Pie Week (1st – 7thMarch). Renowned for its rich flavour and tender, marbled meat, the British Shorthorn beef brisket takes ‘steak pie’ to a whole new level. 

The famed, home-grown meat is cooked up with smoked bacon, rich red wine gravy and all-butter shortcrust pastry. The first pre-packed pie in Morrisons ‘The Best’ range, it’s perfect for a quick, yet luxurious dinner at home.

Morrisons was the first supermarket to launch a Shorthorn Beef brand in 2016, developing a range based around the top-quality meat which is characterised by marbling; making for great taste and tenderness. What’s more, Shorthorn farmers have excellent standards of animal welfare, traceability and nutrition to produce consistent quality.

In honour of British Pie Week, Morrisons has also revealed the most popular flavours at its Pie Counter. Top of the savoury list is Chunky Steak, closely followed by the Scotch Pie. Winner of the sweet crown was the Bramley Apple Pie.

Morrisons most popular Pie Counter pies:

1.     Bramley Apple 

2.     Chunky Steak

3.     Scotch Pie

4.     Steak & Ale

5.     Chicken & Gravy

Featuring in the Dine in for Two meal deal, the tasty main can be enjoyed as part of the £12 offer; a fraction of the price of other supermarkets. 

Steven Halford, Pie Buyer at Morrisons comments: “We’re really passionate about pies at Morrisons and love working with quality, British producers to create our own-brand range.

“The new Shorthorn Beef Pie is a prime example of this, and with our customers clearly fans of beef-based pies we hope it proves even more popular.” 

Morrisons has also introduced a range of deals on own-brand and branded pies. Offers include the Morrisons Family Pies (£2 down from £3) and Hollands Pies in selected stores only (50p down from £1.10).

Morrisons The Best Shorthorn Steak Pie is available now in stores and online for £5, or as part of the Dine in for Two meal deal (1 Main, 1 Side, 1 Dessert and 1 Drink for £12).

Say aye tae a pie!

Discover ultimate pie perfection this British Pie Week!

NOTHING quite says British like tucking into the much-loved classic – the pie. With new research revealing that 75% of people enjoy a pie at least once a month, it’s no surprise that British Pie Week (6-12 March), has been growing every year with pie-eaters seeking their ultimate pie-perfection.

To join in the festivities, Scottish pâté producer Castle MacLellan has created two classics to try, each with a signature twist. Simple and delicious, these tasty ideas are perfect for impressing guests at a dinner party or enjoying along with a glass of wine in hand.

Scottish pâté specialist Castle MacLellan has been producing meat, fish and vegetarian pâtés from its base in Kirkcudbright for more than 30 years so their delicious pâté flavours have been honed to perfection and are guaranteed to perk up any pie this March.

As if the luxurious flavor wasn’t persuasion enough, did you know Castle MacLellan is owned by the Kavli Trust? This means that their profits go to charity so every time you buy their pâté you’ll know you’re supporting good causes in the UK and abroad. (They taste even better once you’re aware of that!)

 

Ham & Duck Pie

Caramelised onion chutney or cider and apple compliments this recipe effortlessly. For a more delicate flavour, try ham hock and our Chicken Liver Pâté with a beetroot or caramelised onion chutney. A perfect combination. 

Ingredients

  • 1 Tub of Castle MacLellan Duck Pâté
  • 500g Packet of Short Crust Pastry
  • 200g Packet of Ham Hock
  • Chutney

Method

Ø  Preheat the oven to 200c. Roll out your short crust pastry so it is thinner than a pound coin. Cut out 8x9cm circles of pastry for the base of your pies. Then cut out 8x7cm discs for the tops. You may need to re-roll the pastry to do this.

Ø  Brush the tin moulds with a little oil before pushing the base circle into the muffin tray.

Ø  Put a table spoon of the ham hock into the base of each pie, you want it to be about ½ full.

Ø  On top of the ham hock add a layer of Castle MacLellan Duck Pâté, use about 1 tbsp on each pie. Then spoon the same amount of chutney onto the top. Ideal chutney to use in this pie would be an apple based one. We used apple and cider.

Ø  Brush the outer edge with milk/egg and add a pastry lid. Pinch the sides to seal and make a small hole in the top. Cook for 20-25 minutes or until the top is golden brown.

Mini Chicken Pies 

These tasty mini chicken pies are best complimented with Caramelised onion or Beetroot chutney.

Ingredients

  • 500g Packet Short Crust Pastry
  • 200g Packet of ham hock
  • 1 Tub Castle MacLellan Chicken Pate with Scottish Heather Honey
  • Chutney- Caramelised Onions or Beetroot works really well in this recipe

Method 

Ø  Preheat the oven to 200oC. Roll out your short crust pastry so it is thinner than a pound coin. Cut out 8x9cm circles of pastry for the base of your pies. Then cut out 8x7cm discs for the tops.   You may need to re-roll the pastry to do this.

Ø  Brush the tin moulds with a little oil before pushing the base circle into the muffin tray.

Ø  Put a table spoon of the ham hock into the base of each pie, you want it to be about ½ full.

Ø  On top of the ham hock add a layer of chicken pate, use about 1 tbsp on each pie. Then spoon the same amount of chutney or beetroot onto the top.  Ideal chutney to use in this pie would be a caramelised onion flavour.

Ø  Brush the outer edge with milk/egg and add a pastry lid. Pinch the sides to seal and make a small hole in the top. Cook for 20-25 minutes or until the top is golden brown.

Throughout 2017 Castle MacLellan will be encouraging people to ‘Pâté Together’ by hosting their very own pâté party – whether its nibbles before a night out, snacks for a cosy night in front of the TV or rustling up a delicious meal for the whole family. Share your #PateParty moments on the Castle MacLellan Facebook or Instagram pages.

Other pies, pates and ingredients are, of course, available. As are purveyors of pie perfection: I’m a Mason’s of Newhaven man myself …