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Pies and Pastries

A selection of pies and pastries using a variety of techniques, such as short crust and puff pastries.

  • Mushroom and ‘Steak’ Steamed Pudding

    Serves: 4
    Time to prepare: 15 mins
    Time to cook: 1 hr
    Dietary requirements: Dairy-free, Egg-free, Kosher, Vegan
    These soft, steamed puddings are so comforting and delicious. The filling should have a strong flavour to balance with the subtle, soft pastry. 
  • Mushroom, Leek and Borlotti Bean Pie with Herbed Potato Crust

    Serves: 4–6
    Dietary requirements: Dairy-free, Egg-free, Vegan
  • Spinach Pie

    Serves: Makes 6 slices
    Time to prepare: hr 15 mins
    Time to cook: hr 20 mins
    Dietary requirements: Dairy-free, Egg-free, Halal, Kosher, Vegan
    A traditional Greek pie commonly made with filo pastry. Shop bought filo saves a lot of time and is much easier. Most brands are vegan but be sure to check. Any spare pastry should be wrapped quickly
  • Mushroom, Nut & Cranberry Wellington

    Serves: 6
    Time to prepare: 20 mins
    Time to cook: 45 mins
    Dietary requirements: Dairy-free, Egg-free, Halal, Kosher, Vegan
    A wonderfully festive centrepiece! The filling could even be made in advance and frozen until you’re ready to wrap it and bake it.
  • Coronation ‘Chicken’ Pastries

    Serves: 3
    Time to prepare: 20 mins
    Time to cook: 15 mins
    Dietary requirements: Dairy-free, Egg-free, Halal, Kosher, Vegan
    Step back into 1952 with some delicious Coronation nostalgia. Serving the filling in the pastry cases looks impressive, but it can of course be used in sandwiches or to top a jacket potato.
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