pie - use in sentences

Converse of object

  • mince: Last year's most offensive TV advert was for Mr Kipling mince pies, which showed a woman giving birth during a nativity play.
  • bake: Mrs Elizabeth King Ready to bake handmade pork pies.

Adjective modifier

  • humble: I'm glad they are now eating humble pie " .
  • porky: This is a true story, not a porky pie, Honest!
  • home-made: The same menu is offered throughout, and the bestselling dishes are the home-made pies, casseroles and vegetarian items.
  • savory: Also on site is a coffee shop selling a wide range of delicious cakes, scones, quiches and savory pies.
  • cherry: The cherry pie filling often overflows a bit round the edges of the dish during cooking.
  • lemon: A recipe for lemon meringue pie fills up the rest of the page.

Modifies a noun

  • chart: I still fail to see how a pie chart or bar chart would give any useful results.
  • crust: Or is this still more Tory pie crust minus the filling?
  • filling: Use these strips to form a lattice over the pie filling.
  • dish: Roll out half the pastry to line a 9 " pie dish Pour in the filling.

Noun used with modifier

  • pork: Yet in the world of pork pies, its name is a golden asset.
  • mince: Organic mince pies were up 50 % followed by organic turkey at 33 % , the chain said.
  • apple: Best Ever Apple Pie Like the title says this really is the best apple pie you could ever make or eat.
  • custard: The custard pie routine seemed to expand beyond the scripted version!
  • meringue: A recipe for lemon meringue pie fills up the rest of the page.
  • pumpkin: A time of turkeys, stuffing, and pumpkin pie.

Possessives

  • shepherd: The origins of the meat in a shepherd's pie would be a conundrum too far.

Preposition: in

  • sky: Seems a bit pie in the sky to me.

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