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SAVORY Mini Pie Recipes

Mason Jar Banoffee Pies

As far as mason jar DIYs go, this one is definitely the most delicious. Follow our tutorial to create scrumptious mini pies using fresh bananas, dulce de leche, whipped cream, and chocolate. (via Brit + Co)

Mac and Cheese Pies

Everyone’s favorite comfort food just got a brand new look. Featuring Parmesan cheese and pancetta, this scrumptious dish will tickle your taste buds while warming you up. (via She Knows)

Flaky Broccoli Cheddar Soup Mini Pies

Chilly days and nights call for rich and hearty soups or, even better, these flavorful and flaky mini pies. (via Half Baked Harvest)

Mini Spaghetti Pies

Kids and adults alike are sure to gobble up petite pies filled with Parmesan and cottage cheeses. (via Plain Chicken)

Apple, Bacon + Cheddar Breakfast Pies

Who needs pancakes and pastries? Get your day off to a sweet and savory start with bite-sized breakfast pies. You’ll dig the unique blending of apple, sharp cheddar cheese, and bacon. (via Betty Crocker)

Cheeseburger Pies

Grilling season may be over, but you can still enjoy cheeseburgers with a twist thanks to these simple four-step pies. Served with mini dill pickles and topped with tomato pieces, they’ll be the highlight of the night. (via Betty Crocker)

Shepherd’s Pot Pies

What would Thanksgiving dinner be without mashed potatoes? Dish up these beef and veggie pot pies as a delectable new way to enjoy them. (via Pillsbury)

Buffalo Chicken Pies

Score a game-day touchdown by tossing together buffalo chicken mini pies that are just as tasty (and a bit less messy) as wings. (via Betty Crocker)

Tex-Mex Chicken + Cheese Pies

Tex-Mex lovers can’t go wrong by whipping up these shredded chicken and pepper jack cheese mini pies. Sprinkled with cilantro and served with spicy salsa, they’re great for Sunday brunch. (via Tablespoon)

Taco Pies

Taco Tuesday, anyone? Skip the shells and layer your favorite ingredients on top of Bisquick pie cups for an easy weeknight dinner. (via Tablespoon)

Butternut Squash + Beefy Mushroom Pot Pies

Butternut squash, mushrooms, bacon, beef and pumpkin beer combine to create one ridiculously mouthwatering pie. Looks like you just discovered a new fall fave. (via Half Baked Harvest)

Aussie Beef Pies

Where’s the beef? Hidden inside these gooey-good, Aussie-inspired pies! Bake them in muffin tins, then serve with ketchup and cold glasses of beer. (via Recipe Tin Eats)

SWEET Mini Pie Recipes

Cranberry Brie Pies

Craving something savory but with a little hint of sweetness? Mini pies made with cranberry sauce, brie, and chopped pecans are sure to satisfy. (via Something Swanky)

Apple Pecan Mini Pies

Okay, so these tasty treats aren’t exactly pies. They’re made with brown sugar-sprinkled English muffins, plus Granny Smith apples and pecans, giving you a sweet snack that’s every bit as good as the real thing. (via The Pioneer Woman)

Mini Pumpkin Pies

Pumpkin pie might just be the perfect fall dessert, whether or not you're eating it on Thanksgiving Day. This recipe features just the right amount of spice. (via Culinary Hill)

Cinnamon Apple Bourbon Hand Pies

Warm guests’ hands and hearts with cinnamon apple delights featuring whole wheat crust and bourbon. (via Baker by Nature)

Cranberry Apple Mini Pies

This is a great recipe for any point during the holiday season — the mix of cranberries, apples, and orange zest will please everyone. (via Feel Good Foodie)

Chocolate Pecan Pies

Sorry, grandma. These chocolatey pecan pies just might be the best Thanksgiving dessert ever. (via Mom on Timeout)

Chocolate Nutella Pies

Satisfy everyone’s sweet tooth during a fall bridal shower with Nutella mousse mini pies. They’ll look especially spectacular garnished with shaved chocolate curls and melted chocolate chip drizzle. (via The Gunny Sack)

Mint Chocolate Cream Pies

Is mint and chip your favorite ice cream flavor? If so, you’ll love feasting on chocolate pudding pies with minty whipped cream topping. They’d be an adorable addition at any gender-neutral baby shower. (via Mom on Timeout)

Apple Pies With Streusel Topping

Change things up at your fall wedding by serving mini apple streusel pies alongside or in place of a traditional cake. Or, pass some around as a late-night snack to help keep everyone partying hard. (via Center Cut Cook)

Butterscotch Cream Pies

Build me up, buttercup! These creamy, dreamy pies will never break your heart. (via Lauren’s Latest)

Samoa Pies

Already counting down the days until Girl Scout cookie season? Luckily, you can enjoy these caramel- and coconut-infused mini pies right now. (via Crazy for Crust)

Oreo + Peanut Butter Pies

These lattice-cut pies marry two all-American treats: Oreo cookies and creamy peanut butter. Serve some at your party and watch friends line up to grab ‘em until they’re gone. (via Picky Palate)

Boston Cream Pies

Need proof that gastronomical heaven truly exists? Sink your teeth into one (or five) of these tantalizing treats. Featuring sugar cookie cups, vanilla pudding mousse, and chocolate syrup, they’re a great non-traditional choice for holiday get-togethers. (via House of Yumm)

Coconut Cream Pies

Bored with traditional fall desserts like pecan, apple, and pumpkin pie? Think outside the box by serving coconut cream mini morsels instead. This recipe calls for pre-made phyllo cups, allowing for particularly fast party prep. (via Country Cleaver)

S’mores Pies

Too cold to sit around the campfire? Fear not, because thanks to these mini s’mores pies, you can still enjoy your favorite flavor combo straight through the fall and winter seasons. (via Lil’ Luna)

Salted Caramel Chocolate Pies

Get your salted caramel fix outside of Starbucks with Ghirardelli chocolate tarts that take just 45 minutes to make and mere seconds to devour. (via Ghirardelli)

Chocolate Peanut Butter Pies

Trick or treat! These almost no-bake mini pies are even better than the Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups that’ll soon be gracing your kids’ Halloween candy stash. (via Carlsbad Cravings)

Mini Strawberry Pies

These mini pies are sure to be the star of the show — not only are they beautiful but they feature a delicious strawberry, lemon, and sugar filling. (via Amanda Wilens)

Apple Hand Held Pies

Still thinking about the sweet apple pie you ate after Thanksgiving dinner? Take this hand held version to go so you can have a snack while waiting in that long Black Friday line. (via Two Peas & Their Pods)

You can't go wrong with French Onion soup any day but especially not on Thanksgiving! The bubbling and golden layer of cheese makes this feel like a luxurious dish everyone at the table will enjoy. (via Brit + Co)

This soup is loaded up with vegetables, making it a healthier option for your Thanksgiving spread It's super simple to whip together but is extremely flavorful. (via Clean Cuisine)

Not only is this recipe delicious, but it's seriously adorable too! It's rich and flavorful, thanks to sage, roasted garlic, pistachios, and blue cheese. (via Half-Baked Harvest)

Instead of typical glassware, these cheese soup shooters are served in mini pretzel bread bowls, making them extra unique and fun. What more can you ask for than cheesy soup, pretzel bread, and bacon all in one bite? (via How Sweet Eats)

You cannot go wrong with a mini grilled cheese atop a creamy tomato soup shooter. Warning: Your guests *will* ask for seconds. (via How Sweet Eats)

This rich take on pumpkin soup is guaranteed to make you feel especially cheery on Thanksgiving. (via Dine & Dish)

Rather than roasting up heaps of asparagus for Thanksgiving dinner, try puréeing the tasty veggie side into a scrumptious soup. The natural and super bold shades of green will pair nicely with the festive vibes. Garnish it with a piece of bread for a truly beautiful small bite. (via The Realistic Nutritionist)

Roasted cauliflower is DELICIOUS on its own, but it's even better in drinkable form. This recipe is customizable toppings-wise but incredibly creamy as far as texture is concerned. Garnish it with a breadstick or relish the roasted cauliflower flavor sans bread. Your choice, reader. (via Flavour & Savour)

Potato Leek Soup

Careful, this vegan potato leek soup might just steal the whole show! It takes less than 50 minutes to make and is hearty and creamy. (via The Edgy Veg)

This creamy soup is perfect for Thanksgiving and the added maple pecans on top are *chef's kiss*! (via Half-Baked Harvest)

For those who value a tasting *experience,* a trio of soup shooters like this one is the answer. It includes roasted carrot, broccoli-leek, and a roasted tomato-fennel soup. So many options. (via Tuscan Foodie)

Made with gorgonzola cheese and potatoes, this creamy soup is topped with a mini rye toast that's great for dipping. (via The Passionate Cook)

This soup is recipe is packed with flavor and spice, thanks to cumin, cinnamon, paprika, and harissa paste! It is also vegetarian and can be made vegan with a simple swap to nondairy yogurt. (via Crowded Kitchen)

So, take a baked potato with all the fixin's and turn it into a soup, and you've got this Baked Potato Shooters recipe. Bacon? Check. Crema? Check. Cheese and chives? Double check. Heaven, is that you? (via Taste With the Eyes)

This Italian soup is full of vegetables and herbs that make it a comforting and wholesome soup for Thanksgiving! (via Vikalinka)

This chicken and sweetcorn soup is perfect as a Thanksgiving appetizer because it is on the lighter side. It is packed with flavor, though, and is a twist on a classic egg drop soup. (via Vikalinka)

Here's How Often You Should Cut Your Hair, According To Professionals

I’ll admit it — it had been eight months since my last haircut. My hair had lost its shape, my layers were nowhere to be found, and my ends were begging for mercy. Life got busy over the last few months and I was neglecting my haircare like never before.

My hairdresser could immediately see that I was beyond due for a cut and said I needed to get more taken off than I was hoping. I was definitely disappointed — I'd been working on growing out my hair for a while now, and it just felt like my hard work had completely gone to waste. He explained that getting consistent haircuts is the key to growing out healthy and strong hair, rather than letting it grow and grow until it eventually breaks. So let's dig into the top three things you can do to avoid this scenario!

1. Just Get The Dang Haircut

Also avoiding a haircut like I was? You might want to schedule one at your nearest salon. Like my stylist said, when you wait too long between trims like I did, you risk your hair becoming heavy, dull, and lifeless. When the hair is dry or even dead, it’s nearly impossible for it to hold a curl or style, essentially collapsing on you and taking on more and more heat damage all the while. I know the pain of spending time on a blowout only for it to fall minutes later — it’s the worst.

According to Jack, getting a haircut every 10-12 weeks is the best time frame or your ends will pay the price. Between blow-drying, curling, straightening, sun, and weather, our ends get dry and start to break without the proper care. Getting consistent haircuts allows hair to bounce back, shine, and perform the way we want in a healthy way.

2. Leave-In Conditioners Are Your Friend

His top piece of advice to keep your hair looking and feeling hydrated between trims? Invest in conditioning treatments. Jack swears by the Olaplex conditioning system, specifically the No 3 Hair Perfector. Made with patented OLAPLEX Bond Building Technology™, this conditioning treatment repairs and prevents damage in as little as three minutes. No 3 promises to reduce breakage and visibly strengthen hair, so it’s the perfect assistance to keep ends fresh between cuts. Another conditioning treatments I’ve used and loved for years is the Moroccanoil Intense Hydrating Mask, which is designed to restore moisture, elasticity, and shine to dry hair.

3. Switch Up Your Shampoos

Switching shampoos frequently is a pretty hot tip that I honestly hadn't thought of. Our hair gets used to the same products and grows tired of them, resulting in lackluster locks. Jack’s advice is to switch brands after finishing every bottle of shampoo to bring life back to your hair. Have two brands that you’re loyal to? Even switching back and forth between them after every bottle should make a big difference in your hair. I’m a huge fan of the R+Co Dallas Biotin Thickening Shampoo, which makes my hair look thick and full, as well as the Moroccanoil Hydrating Shampoo, which is so hydrating and gives so much shine.

In the end, navigating your back-and-forth relationship with haircuts often feels like a rollercoaster ride between wanting that fresh look and cringing at the receipt. Luckily, by using conditioning treatments and switching up your products,, you can keep your locks healthy, shiny, and full of life between trims. But take a newly learned lesson out of my book: don't let your ends pay the price for procrastination and just book the haircut.