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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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.Â
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
Sharing recipes to feed a crowd
Beef shin ragù pie
Beef shin is cooked slowly in herby red wine sauce, topped with pastry and baked until golden. After a hearty beef pie? This recipe is for you
Chicken pie recipes
Chicken, smoked bacon and leek pie
You can't get any more British than a chicken pie, especially one packed with leeks, chicken and bacon. This hearty recipe is autumn in a pie.
Nourishing winter recipes
Winter fish pie with potato pastry crust
Debbie Major's winter fish pie recipe is made with a crust of mashed potatoes and filled with a creamy fish filling – the ultimate in comfort food.
Pie recipes
Beef, brown ale and mushroom pie
Try Debbie Major's twist on the classic beef and brown ale pie, chock full of button and porcini mushrooms and topped with all-butter puff pastry.
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