Comments on: Savory Asparagus Pie

By: E. Foley

E. Foley — Thu, 13 May 2010 01:57:41 +0000

I made this tonight and it was delicious! My boyfriend especially loved it. I couldn’t find creme fraiche, so I subbed in sour cream instead. Next time I make this, I think I’m going to use cilantro instead of chives. Cilantro, goat cheese, and asparagus are VERY tasty together.

Picture: http://twitpic.com/1napun

By: Dave

Dave — Thu, 24 Dec 2009 14:36:24 +0000

This is a fantastic vegetable pie! I’ve made this many times for family special dinners and it always steps up to the plate to impress! It looks great, tastes superb and is totally fresh and unique! The creme fraiche is very difficult to find, so I always end up making my own: 1 cup whipping cream warmed to 105 deg, then add 1 tbl. buttermilk. Let it sit in a warm place overnight to thicken, then stick it in the fridge until you’re ready to make the pie.
Thanks for creating this pie! I’m sick of boiled peas as a vegetable dish!!!

By: New York City Profile - Beeline Interview: Not Eating Out In NY's Cathy Erway |

Wed, 24 Jun 2009 20:17:02 +0000

[...] that you’ve concocted/tried over the past few years has surprised you? In a good way? My savory asparagus pie first surprised me because it came out really well; secondly, it’s the dish that the most [...]

By: Lynne Miles

Lynne Miles — Fri, 04 Jul 2008 15:08:55 +0000

I made this pie when friends came round for dinner the other night. It was heavenly, even though I couldn’t find fresh chives and forgot the squirt of lemon juice. Served it with a salad leaves, avocado and roasted tomatoes. My guests loved it. This is one of those recipes I’m going to wheel out over and over!

By: We Are Never Full

We Are Never Full — Tue, 01 Jul 2008 14:54:52 +0000

what a great site! some great ideas for me to participate in in my own city! this asparagus pie looks so summery and delicious. I’d love to sprinkle some almonds on the top. mmmmm.

By: SMDNY

SMDNY — Wed, 11 Jun 2008 19:24:33 +0000

Love how the color of the asparagus – the purple tips are gorgeous! Thanks for posting another great recipe and congrats on your prize.

By: alexandra

alexandra — Tue, 10 Jun 2008 22:08:25 +0000

This is Alexandra of Lemon Meringue Pie fame. I recognized you in a picture on Grub Street today and found my way to your site. Congratulations on your pie win and great work on the food front.

Love the asparagus pie process shots…..I have posted my own on picasa:
http://picasaweb.google.com/alexandra.pulver/PIECOMPETITION

By: Johnna Knows Good Food

Johnna Knows Good Food — Tue, 10 Jun 2008 21:33:39 +0000

This looks really tasty and isn’t hard to make, good pick;-)

By: erin

erin — Tue, 10 Jun 2008 02:45:19 +0000

I was wondering if that was you!! I was at the picnic Saturday and heard the asparagus pie by Cathy win most original! Congrats. What a great picnic.

By: Joanna

Joanna — Mon, 09 Jun 2008 21:37:45 +0000

Oh my gosh, what a beautiful pie!! I’ve been hoarding greenmarket asparagus as well, and I would consider making this, but I don’t have an air conditioner in the kitchen and with the oven on I just might die of heat stroke. Maybe I could leave it on the counter and just let it roast in the ambient heat… Congrats on your pie win!