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Christmas pie recipes

Looking for a new dish to add to your festive repertoire? One of our Christmas pie recipes will do the trick. A hearty pie makes a fabulous alternative to turkey on the day itself, or as something special to serve the family over the festival period. Take a look through our collection. You’re bound to find a recipe that will become a new Christmas tradition.

Looking for a hearty pie to serve on Christmas Eve? How about our special ‘four calling birds’ pheasant pie, or a luxurious fish pie?

Use leftover turkey and ham in a golden Boxing Day pie. For a recipe to use up leftover turkey, you can find lots of inspiring recipes here.

Scroll down for more delicious ideas including options for game, beef, chicken and veggies…

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Apple pie recipes

Rick Stein’s double-crust apple pie with a touch of cinnamon

Give Rick Stein's double-crust apple pie recipe a go – it's the taste of autumn. “This is a proper old-fashioned fruit pie," says Rick.

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Duck recipes

French-style duck pie

Food writer Sam Ellis-Cosgrove's duck pie, flavoured with thyme, garlic and pancetta, is inspired by the French dish croustade de canard.

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Best of the best recipes

Best of the best fish pie

Our ultimate fish pie recipe swaps milk for a quick stock and is packed with fresh herbs and zingy capers for a bright yet comforting pie.

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Pie recipes

Nokx Majozi’s black pudding and apricot pork pie

Chef and pie expert Nokx Majozi shares her recipe for a festive pie that will knock any pork pie you’ve ever had into a top hat.

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Batch cooking recipes

Cheesy beef bourguignon pie

Why serve beef bourguignon with separate sides when you can top it with rich, cheesy mash and transform it into a pie? Batch cook and freeze.

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Feta cheese recipes

Fondue cheese kataifi pie with pear and walnuts

This decadent kataifi pie is filled with a triple-cheese fondue – using mozzarella, feta and halloumi – and served with honey, roasted pears and walnuts.

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Chicken pie recipes

Creamy chicken, mushroom and dijon pie

A creamy chicken and mushroom pie with a crisp pastry lid makes comforting feed-a-crowd fare. If you like, top with mashed potato instead.

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Coronation recipes

Coronation chicken pie with mango jelly

Use our step-by-step recipe by chef Calum Franklin to create an absolutely show-stopping raised coronation chicken pie

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Game recipes

Game pie

This richly filled game pie, made with a shop-bought game mix, is an incredible centrepiece and will impress your guests.

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Pie recipes

Curry puff pie

A great recipe for making your meals go further. Transform leftover mince ragù into a magnificent Indian-style puff pastry pie.

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Filo pastry recipes

Filo-wrapped spiced sausage roll pie

Think sausage rolls, but bigger. Filo pastry is used to create a light, yet oh-so-satisfying sausage roll pie that is perfect for entertaining.

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Pie recipes

Beef cheek and ale pie with chocolate

Pop-up extraordinaire Jimmy Garcia shares his decadent beef cheek and ale pie recipe that comes with a hint of dark chocolate to give a rich, glossy depth.

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