Pie perfect

Lets talk pies, specifically savoury pies with delicious pastry crusts. The perfect autumn and winter comfort food.

Hello friends

I don’t know about you, but I do love a good pie, especially at this time of the year. So given it was pastry week on British Bake Off I thought now would be a good time to remind you of some of the fabulous pie recipes I have on my blogs. (Not that I have had a chance to watch Bake Off yet this week so I don’t yet know who has gone this week nor what pastry recipes they were making.)

Now the definition of apie can be a bit loose. Is a shepherd’s pie or a lemon meringue pie really a pie? But for my purposes here, I’m thinking savoury pies with a pastry pie lid. For puists and those that really like pastry, there are some double crust pies, as well as those with just a pastry topping.

Mostly I use shortcrust pastry on my pies and if you need some pointers or tips on making short crust pastry read my post How to make perfect shortcrust pastry. But I also have pies that use filo, puff pastry and hot water crust. So there is plenty to choose from.

And just for a bit of fun I thought I’d add a poll to see what you like to serve your pie?

That’s it for now until next time have a delicious week.

Steak, mushroom and ale pie- Recipes Made Easy

This is a classic, good old fashioned tasty meat pie. I've added mushrooms because I like them but they are not essential and I’ve used a cheap cut of meat and cooked it slowly until tender and delicious.

Or you could try my Steak and Red Wine Pie both have a crisp shortcrust pastry top.

Vegan beetroot and lentil pie – Only Crumbs Remain

A double crust pie made with a vegan pastry

Chicken and Mushroom Pie – Recipes Made Easy

One of my favourites made with a double crust.

Lancashire Cheese and Onion Pie – Only Crumbs Remain

Economical and very tasty vegetarian pie

Turkey and Chorizio Pot Pie –Recipes Made Easy

A puff pastry lid tops a rich tasty filling made with leftover turkey (or chicken). Book mark this recipe it’s great for Boxing day dinner.

Spinach Ricotta and Feta pie –Recipes Made Easy

Golden flaky pastry wrapped around a delicious spinach, ricotta, and feta cheese filling. This cheesy spinach, ricotta, and feta pie can be served hot or cold.

Vegetarian “Pork” Pie– Only Crumbs Remain

Made with quorn these pies are encased with and easy to make hot water crust. As are my Vegetarian Meat and Potato Pies.

Really Easy Beef and Tomato Pie – Recipes Made Easy

For a really quick and simple midweek meal, this pie filling uses a jar of tomato sauce and is topped with filo.

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Halloween Devils Food Cake Traybake – Only Crumbs Remain

An easy rich chocolate bake for Halloween