Justice of the Pies: Sweet and Savory Pies, Quiches, and Tarts

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In Justice of the Pies, Maya-Camille Broussard shares more than 85 recipes for sweet and savory pies and other mouthwatering creations that put her social mission-based bakery on the map, including her famous Salted Caramel Peach Pie and Brandied Banana Butterscotch Pie, as well as hearty renditions like the Fig + Pig Quiche and Roasted Brussels Sprouts + Cherry Tart. Maya-Camille also tells the stories of heroes outside the kitchen: luminaries who strive for social justice and equity, and shares recipes they've inspired. Maya-Camille's bakery was launched in honor of her father, who was a criminal defense attorney and had a deep love of baking pie. Through her bakery she proves that good work and delicious decadence can go hand in hand.

Editors’ Note

Maya-Camille Broussard is the chef-owner of the satellite bakery Justice of the Pies in Chicago and the star of the Netflix show Bake Squad; she has been featured in Esquire, the Chicago Tribune, Thrillist, and on Today. Maya-Camille, who is a member of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing community, strives to impact the world in a meaningful and positive way--whether it's through community-based activism or through a perfect Strawberry-Basil Key Lime Pie.