6 hearty pies to keep you warm and comforted on even the coldest of nights

Golden, buttery and flaky are important pie words that immediately get us drooling. From the perfect filling-to-pastry ratio and the crispy golden shell of promise to the aroma that fills the kitchen when there’s one in the oven, there’s a lot to get excited about when pies are involved!

Dying to get fancy with some phyllo? This slow-roasted lamb pie is just for you!

You might consider giving up meat for this vegetarian pie.

With this chilli chicken liver pie, not even the smallest flake of pastry will go to waste!

Would any pie round-up be complete without at least one cheesy number? Try this Caprese pie with caramelised tomatoes.

With this Masala lamb shank pie, you can have your pie and eat a lamb shank too.

Even an unlikely South African favourite can be enjoyed in noble pie form! This smoked snoek and spinach phyllo pie is a must-try.

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