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Maketu Pies, made in the Bay of Plenty, and distributed to fine food outlets, for you to enjoy.
Available in a wide variety of flavours, there's a pie for everyone.
Maketu Steak & Cheese pie
Maketu Vegetable pie
Maketu Bacon & Egg - Single Serve
Maketu Smoked Fish Pie
Maketu Chicken Pie
Maketu Steak Pie - Single Serve
Maketu Mince & Cheese pie
Maketu Whoppa Roll - Single Serve
Maketu Sausage Roll - Single Serve
Maketu Steak & Mushroom - Single Serve
Maketu Butter Chicken Pie
Maketu Lamb & Mint Pie
Maketu Mussel Pie
Maketu Steak & Kidney Pie
Maketu Curry Mince Pie
Maketu Chilli Beef and Cheese pie
Maketu Steak & Onion pie
Maketu Pepper Steak pie
Maketu Steak & Vegetable pie
Maketu Apple pie
Maketu Traditional Mince pie
Maketu Potato Top pie
Sunday Best - Prime Beef & Blue Cheese Pie
Sunday Best - Bacon, Egg and Pesto
Maketu Chilli Beef Roll
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Of all the Maketu pies I tried this was actually my favourite, with the vegetable pie and mussel pie vying for second. I'm really not normally a fan of plain mince pies, they bore me and like as not you will find me adding cheese, chilli sauce, relish - anything to liven the thing up. This pie was a little different... I'm not sure why. It was deliciously moist, with plenty of gravy (we like that) without skimping on the meat, it wasn't stuffed full of veges (that would make it savoury to me - I like my veges on the side) and it was really nicely seasoned. All good things, but no single one of those did it... it was the balance, plus nice pastry, and good sizing! Even if you don't like plain mince pies normally, I would recommend giving this one a try.
Nice and short with this one. I find Mince pies boring and bland.
This pie wasn't bland, but it was a bit boring to my jaded tastebuds. Only when I slathered some Watties Sauce on it was it appealing to my palate.
Don't get me wrong, a great pie if you like Mince Pies, but I prefer something with my spice, a bit of grunt to it. Next time I'm gonna pry it open, add some grated Tasty Cheddar cheese and see what that does for it.
Overall, if Plain Mince Pies are your thing, you'll love it. Otherwise, how about exploring the rest of the great range of Maketu Pies? See this sub-category for more reviews of Maketu Pies.
Random listing from 'Food'...
An authentic spice blend for a mild curry. Also great for seafood & vege curries, or mix with yoghurt for a tandoori marinade. Serves 4-6.
Recipe enclosed in the pack.
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