If you don’t like the sugary dessert versions, you can still enjoy pie (or its upside-down cousin, tarte tatin) on Pi Day. In fact, you’ll probably enjoy it more.

Food Ideas (all of which go best with a green salad on the side)

• Love to cook: Roasted root vegetable pie (or its upside-down cousin, tarte tatin), with or without meat
• Weeknight reality: Quick shepherd’s pie
• Need a miracle: Quiche from the deli counter

Recipe Links

• Root Vegetable Tarte Tatin – bon appetit
• Roasted Root Vegetable Pot Pie – The Tasting Table
• Roasted Autumn Vegetable Pot Pies – The Candid Appetite (Note: will take all day, but you will not care)
• Lamb and Roasted Root Vegetable Shepherd’s Pie – Farmgirl Gourmet
• Easy Shepherd’s Pie – Real Simple (Note: use pre-cooked mashed potatoes only if you really must)
• Foolproof Quiche – The Kitchn
• Blueberry Slab Pie – Martha Stewart (Note: substitute prepared pie crust, and this is really quick to make)

Parting Thought

“It’s important in life to conclude things properly. Only then can you let go. Otherwise you are left with words you should have said but never did, and your heart is heavy with remorse.”

Yann Martel, Life of Pi