Pie Recipes

There are some strong opinions when it comes to pie, and it’s no surprise that shepherd’s pie and cottage pie are popular as a staple comfort food in Ireland. Here are some top tips on how to make a pie more nutritionally balanced, as well as how to add a new twist to keep your pie recipes feeling fresh.

• If you want to boost your vegetable intake, try incorporating root vegetables in your potato topping for added nutrients.
• Alternatively, you can swap normal potatoes for sweet potatoes.
• For a change to a traditional pie, try adding an Indian-inspired twist on a classic with a curried paneer pie.

If you want to incorporate some of these top pie tips into your home cooking but don’t know where to start, why not try some of our amazing pie recipes? From this tasty curried cottage pie recipe to this lentil shepherd's pie recipe.

One of the most popular vegetarian pies is the humble cheese and onion pie. Commonly available in a pasty form, it was traditionally a very popular food for the working class. The great thing about cheese and onion pie is that it’s easy to make, and the ingredients are reasonable compared to meat fillings:

• Cheese and onion pie
• Homity pie
• Vegetable pie
• Irish shepherd's pie
• Vegetarian cottage pie
• Leek and potato pie
• Spinach and feta pie
• Mushroom pie
• Spinach and ricotta pie
• Winter vegetable pie

Another popular vegetarian pie is the leek and potato pie, and for good reason. Filling and delicious, it’s the perfect winter warmer on cold, gloomy days. Check out our chicken and leek pot pie recipe for something similar you can make a home.