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Pies you and your family have to try

By Judy Sutton Taylor
Published: October 4, 2011

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    CONES NOT REQUIRED
    First Slice Pie Café     chef Mary Ellen Diaz says her kids’ affinity for mint chocolate-chip ice cream inspired this mint chocolate pie, sure to brighten up any holiday table. $20. (4401 N Ravenswood Ave, 773-506-7380, and other locations).

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    PUMP UP YOUR WAISTLINE
    Pumpkin cheesecake pie is on the menu at First Slice Pie Café for Thanksgiving. Light and smooth, it comes in a chocolate-graham-cracker crust. Translation: You’re going to want seconds. $20. (4401 N Ravenswood Ave, 773-506-7380, and other locations).

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    PERFECT FOR LITTLE PUMPKINS
    Pumpkin Handpies from Hoosier Mama Pie Company (1618½ W Chicago Ave, 312-243-4846) are lightly sweet and just the right size for tiny hands. $3 each.

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    CAMPFIRE IN A CRUST
    Creamy, dreamy s’mores pie from Hoosier Mama Pie Company (1618½ W Chicago Ave, 312-243-4846) means you can hold on to a piece of summer just a little bit longer. $24

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    THIS SPUD’S FOR YOU
    Honey cream cheese–frosted sweet potato pie from Beverly’s Jimmy Jamm Sweet Potato Pies (1844 W 95th St, 773-779-9105) will put an end to marshmallow-topping cravings. $16

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    STEAK YOUR CLAIM
    If you prefer to start with something savory, single-serving steak and ale pies from Pleasant House Bakery in Bridgeport (964 W 31st St, 773-523-7437) offer a balanced meat-and-veg meal wrapped into buttery pastry dough. $7.50.

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    THE BEST SKILLET SUPPER
    Sneaky sweet tooths will want to pass off the Chopping Block’s legendary holiday apple pie as a main meal. It’s baked in a cast-iron skillet ($43 including pan) which can be kept or returned for an $18 refund. Both locations (222 W Merchandise Mart Plaza, 312-644-6360 and 4747 N Lincoln Ave, 773-472-6700), begin taking orders on November 1.

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    GO BANANAS
    Banoffi pie from Bucktown’s TipsyCake is an expat treat favored by Brits and Aussies for its crazy-good mix of bananas, toffee and cream in a salty crust. $19.

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CONES NOT REQUIRED
First Slice Pie Café chef Mary Ellen Diaz says her kids’ affinity for mint chocolate-chip ice cream inspired this mint chocolate pie, sure to brighten up any holiday table. $20. (4401 N Ravenswood Ave, 773-506-7380, and other locations).

Photo: Erica Gannett

Tired of plain ol' pumpkin? Try one of these seasonal offerings instead.

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