Meet Natchitoches Meat Pies: A Centuries-Old Louisiana Comfort Recipe. This state is none other than Louisiana, where a centuries-old recipe takes meat and dough and turns it into a legendary dish.

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The Natchitoches Meat Pie Festival, held annually in September, is a celebration of the Louisiana dish that hails from the recipe books and kitchens of Natchitoches.

There are many ways to form a meat pie, and many sizes to suit various appetites. A 3-inch biscuit cutter makes a uniform appetizer-sized pie when you sandwich the filling between two dough circles.

Transfer the pies to the baking sheet and brush with the egg wash. Bake for 25 minutes, until golden brown. In a bowl, combine the mayonnaise, buttermilk, sour cream, celery salt and lemon juice.

Hand-sized, four-bite meat pies are, by far, the most asked for recipe among my family and friends. Made with venison and a modest touch of curry — their golden deliciousness ...

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Guy Fieri and Hunter Fieri watching Chef/Owner Paul Dupre mix the Fry Dough for the Natchitoches Meat Pie at Elsie's Plate & ...

Meet Natchitoches Meat Pies: A Centuries-Old Louisiana Comfort Recipe. This state is none other than Louisiana, where a centuries-old recipe takes meat and dough and turns it into a legendary dish.

It has been around for centuries. Instacart/Allrecipes If there is a formula for success to any recipe, it's ground meat + dough. These two ingredients are the perfect combination for an easy, cozy ...