Pies

This open pie is thought to have been created by the ‘land girls’ who worked the fields during the second world war. With strict rationing and ingredients in short supply, the original recipe made do with what was available: onions, leeks, potatoes and a little cheese, all nestled in a pastry crust. Our version is inspired by the pie’s humble roots but is more generous with the cheese – and adds cream for extra comfort

Interspersed with sweet summer strawberries, this beautiful filo pie is twice baked, resulting in a rich vanilla-custard-soaked centre and a crispy golden topping. It’s delicious served just-warm or left to cool completely for a get-ahead dinner-party dessert. Either way, a dollop of whipped cream on the side always goes down a treat!

This ultra-comforting twist on a fish pie is crowned with a mustard and cheddar scone topping. Serve with seasonal greens of your choice

Fresh herbs, peas and lemon zest add a lighter spring feel to the traditional chicken pie. For a simple yet impressive decorative topping, use small heart cutters to stamp out shapes from the pastry trimmings. Serve with seasonal greens of your choice for a scrumptious family Sunday lunch

Smoky chorizo ramps up the flavour in this twist on a family favourite

The combination of vegetables brushed with on-trend chilli-spiked honey, creamy goat’s cheese and salty bacon is perfection in a pie.

These easy-peasy pies use ready-rolled shortcrust pastry and a tub of cheese sauce as savvy shortcuts.

Easy-to-make blue cheese straws create a unique crust, adding both flavour and crunch to this beef pie enriched with Pedro Ximénez sherry

Baharat spice mix, an aromatic blend of ground black pepper, cumin, cinnamon, cloves and more, originated in Turkey and the Middle East. Combined with sweet pops of apricot and juicy lamb it gives a fragrant, exotic deliciousness to this easy-to-serve pie