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Puff pastry pie recipes
Chicken and chorizo pie
Warm up on chilly autumn nights with this knockout chicken and chorizo pie, featuring a rich crème fraiche sauce. If you’ve got leftover chorizo, see more of our best chorizo recipes.
Leftover roast turkey pie
Use the remains of a roast chicken or turkey to create this creamy 1-hour pie, perfect on a chilly day. See more leftover turkey recipes.
Melting cheese and onion pie
Try our seriously indulgent cheese and onion pie. This easy vegetarian cheese pie is the perfect winter comfort recipe to feed the whole family.
Mushy pea fish pie
Take your classic fish pie to the next level with our epic recipe complete with a hidden layer of vibrant-green mushy peas buried in the bottom.
Steak and blue cheese pie
A golden-crusted puff pastry pie, stuffed with braising steak, blue cheese, brown ale and thyme. Perfect for a comforting meal on chilly winter nights. If you’ve got spare cheese, see our best blue cheese recipes.
Spring chicken pie
This comforting chicken and leek pie cuts a few corners to help you save time. It’s creamy, rich and filled with the freshness of spring.
Cheesy macaroni pie with sweetcorn
Combining two classic comfort foods, this irresistible macaroni cheese pie is brightened up with sweetcorn and pickles. Brush the pie with beaten egg before baking for a shiny top. Discover more sweetcorn recipes.
Roast dinner pot pie
Ever thought of making a roast dinner pie? Check out this clever mash-up using roast dinner leftovers all bundled into one flaky pie, a super easy and comforting family meal.
Chicken and leek puff pie
This easy chicken pie is on the table in about an hour, thanks to ready-made puff pastry. With a delicious creamy filling, this is a great pie for cold days. We have more puff pastry recipes to try here.
Croque monsieur galette
Want an easy cheese pie recipe? Impress your friends and make this galette recipe with golden puff pastry, ham and gruyère cheese.
Ham hock, cider and green peppercorn pie
This is a delicious, warming savoury pie recipe. If you want to skip cooking the ham hocks, some butchers and supermarkets sell them ready-cooked at the deli counter. Check out our ham hock recipes for more flavoursome ideas.
Curried mutton pie
This epic pie recipe comes from Chef Calum Franklin of The Holborn Dining Room, who has become a pie master. Listen to our podcast with Calum to discover his secrets to making the perfect pastry here.
Beef shin and red wine pie
This easy beef shin and red wine pie is an indulgent, comforting classic. Using beef shin keeps the cost down as it’s a cheaper cut. You can easily freeze this ahead for a stress-free weekday meal.
Leftover cheese pies
Turn your Christmas cheeseboard leftovers into these potato and onion puff pastry pies for an indulgent, Boxing Day lunch. We’ve gone for a combination of cheddar, pecorino and gruyère, but you can easily customise.
Mini chicken, leek and mushroom pies
Beat the winter chill with these deliciously creamy individual chicken, leek and mushroom pot pies. Easy to make and suitable for freezing when you’re in need of a quick midweek meal.
Mussel and prawn chowder pies
These mussel and prawn chowder pies are easy to make and packed with all the comforting flavours of chowder.
Smoked haddock pie
Make this smoked haddock pie with spinach and Jersey Royal potatoes for a main boasting sunshine flavours. Try more smoked haddock recipes.
Shortcrust pastry pie recipes
Chicken, mushroom and bacon slab pie
Feed a very hungry crowd with this beast of a slab pie (cooked in one baking tray), flavoured with streaky bacon, chicken thighs, chestnut mushrooms and cream.
Venison, thyme and port lattice pie
Craft the ultimate winter pie featuring succulent venison in a port gravy, all snugly encased in buttery, flaky pastry. Prepare in under an hour for a warming meal. Discover more venison recipes to use this sustainable meat.
Chicken and ham pie
Save time by using shop-bought pastry to make this cosy classic, filled with thick-cut ham, leeks, chicken thigh fillets and a creamy white sauce.
Beef, ale and bone marrow pie
Up your pie game with this epic recipe. Packed with melt-in-the-mouth beef and crunchy pickled onions, serve this dish with creamy mash and leafy greens for a showstopping weekend meal with family and friends.
Picnic pie
You’ll need to put in some extra effort for this savoury pie recipe, but the payoff will be great. This meaty picnic pie makes a mean, hearty meal. Find plenty more picnic food ideas.
Vegan butternut squash pie
This warming spiced pie is made with a vegan pie crust. It’s just as good eaten the next day – leftovers make a great lunch with a dollop of mango chutney or extra harissa swirled into coconut yogurt. See more vegan meal ideas.
Mini pork and chorizo picnic pies
Our pork and chorizo pies have got a hidden quail’s egg in the middle and make a great snack. Chorizo-style sausages have the same soft texture as regular sausages but added paprika and garlic. If you can’t find them, add 1/2 tsp of smoked paprika to regular pork sausages.
Artichoke, spinach and cheese pie
Take your cheese pie up a notch with spinach and marinated artichokes. Serve this crumbly, moreish savoury pie with a simple green salad for an easy midweek meal. Make more artichoke recipes next, from pizza to pastas.
Homity pie
Homely, hearty and wholesome, this traditional British pie makes the perfect vegetarian family meal.
Potato-topped pie recipes
French onion and beef pie with gruyère crust
Make this meaty pie for a warming family meal. Rich onion soup-style gravy meets melt-in-the-mouth beef and a cheesy mash topping for the ultimate winter comfort food. Next, try our French onion tart recipe.
Curried fish pie
Switch up your traditional fish pie with a crispy potato topping and curried filling. Serve with braised kale or cavolo nero.
Lamb shank shepherd’s pie
Elevate your shepherd’s pie by slow-cooking lamb shanks to melting perfection. This comforting dinner is the ultimate winter warmer for the whole family. Try our lamb shank nihari curry recipe next.
Kofte shepherd’s pie
Shepherd’s pie is an institution, but for something a little different this spicy version hits the spot, delivering all the comfort with a little kick of harissa.
Bombay fish pie
Check out this epic mash-up recipe of a classic fish pie with Indian spices. This creamy pie is packed with juicy king prawns and chunky smoked haddock, a perfect Friday night family dinner.
Classic cottage pie
This is our take on a classic cottage pie. With rich beef and creamy mash, it’s a long-standing family favourite and a good one to have in the freezer for emergencies!
Healthy fish pie
Make your next fish pie more nutritious and colourful with cooked beetroot wedges and fresh herbs. Packed with haddock, salmon, prawns and butter beans, it’s a high-protein option, too.
Chilli con carne cottage pie
Make cottage pie so much more exciting with paprika, chilli and cumin. This low-calorie, high-fibre midweek dinner is topped with mashed sweet potatoes.
Spring veg and paneer pie with Bombay potato crust
Vibrant curry spices lift this vegetarian potato-topped pie for the ultimate family meal. Discover more paneer recipes.
Cheat’s fish pie
Fish pie is one of the ultimate comfort foods but can take a bit of time to make. If there’s only you, try our cheat’s version that’s ready in just 20 minutes – perfect for a midweek pick-me-up. We have more quick recipes here for you to try.
Gamekeeper’s pie
This recipe for gamekeeper’s pie is a great, easy way to enjoy game this winter. Make it on a Sunday for a special lunch for your friends and family.
Suet pastry pie recipes
Braised beef and mushroom pie
Breaking through a golden, flaky crust to reveal a rich, unctuous braise steaming underneath has got to be up there with the most exciting dinner table moments. Recreate Rosie Birkett’s recipe and you’ll achieve just that.
Venison pie
Warm up on chilly autumn nights with this venison, chestnut mushroom and red wine pie – the filling is slow-cooked for beautifully tender meat.
Poacher’s pie
This is a twist on a classic steak and ale pie, swapping out the chunks of beef for mixed, diced game – this could include venison, wild boar, partridge and pheasant pieces.
Steak and red wine pie with suet crust
The best family steak pie. Made with a classic suet crust this is peerless in pie terms. With a rich steak and red wine filling, this is comfort food at its best.
Filo pastry pies
Spinach and ricotta filo pie
This spinach and ricotta vegetarian pie made with filo pastry is very light at under 200 calories per slice. Ready in under an hour you can make it ahead and cook it when you need it. Try our other vegetarian pie recipes here.
Spicy lamb filo pie
An aromatic blend of lamb, sweet spices, harissa and sweet potato, all wrapped up in a crisp filo case and drenched in yogurt hummus sauce.
Salmon and chard pie
Try our delicious crispy salmon pie for a casual midweek meal. Buttery swiss chard (stems and all), fresh salmon chunks and plenty of crème fraîche makes for a perfect filo pastry pie filling.
Lighter chicken filo pies
Our quick and easy chicken filo pies are super crunchy and creamy. Ready in just 40 minutes, these lighter pies make a great midweek meal for four.
Spanakopita
Check out this traditional Greek spanakopita pie recipe. This easy spinach filo pastry pie is super crispy and packed with creamy feta. Explore other irresistible Greek recipes to try next.
Unusual pie recipes
Rich beef pie with cheesy Marmite cobbler crust
A great big hug of a recipe, with an unctuous slow-cooked beef filling and a cheesy Marmite cobbler crust. We’ve got more clever Marmite recipes including an easy carbonara and savoury flapjacks.
Goan prawn and coconut pie
Maunika Gowardhan’s savoury Goan pie (Apa de camarão) is teeming with a luscious prawn masala filling and homemade masala paste. It requires a little effort, but it’s worth the time.
Chicken pie with patchwork croissant pastry
This creamy chicken and leek pie is really easy to prepare but looks impressive. Plus it’s made with a secret ‘cheat’ ingredient: ready-made croissant dough. Trust us, it works. Here are our exciting chicken recipes to try.
Mac ‘n’ greens pie
Put a twist on a classic pasta dish with this easy crowd-pleaser. With a creamy pasta filling, garlicky spring greens and crispy parmesan topping, our Mac ‘n’ greens pie makes a comforting dinner for chilly nights.
Butter chicken pie with naan crust
Try our twist on the classic chicken pie, filled with succulent, spiced chicken thighs in creamy curry sauce and topped with a crusty naan. This indulgent recipe beats any Saturday night takeaway.
Chilli cornbread pie
Add a kick to your midweek meal with our comforting beef chilli pie complete with cornbread topping. Serve with extra jalapeños and a dollop of soured cream.
Spaghetti and three-cheese pie
A crisp, crunchy crust with an oozing, melting middle. What’s not to like? Great for a comforting yet alternative weekend pie recipe.
Pizza pie
A crisp baking-tray-baked pizza, made famous by Italian-Americans, this ‘grandma pie’ pizza is loaded with spicy Peppadews and pepperoni.
Healthier chicken and leek pie
A perfect easy and healthy supper. Chicken and leeks are cooked in a creamy sauce and finished off with golden ciabatta breadcrumbs for a clever and healthier alternative to pastry.
