Pies

Çarşamba pidesi is a Turkish savory pie from Çarşamba district in Samsun, Turkey. Unlike the crispy Bafra pidesi, it is known for its soft texture. This pide is shaped into a long, thin loaf, about 75-80 cm (30-32") in length and 4-5... READ MORE

Translated as honey pie, this light Greek dessert is traditionally associated with the island of Sifnos, but its varieties can be found in other Greek regions as well. The pie combines fresh cheese, preferably mizithra based on s... READ MORE

This simple cheese bread known as khachapuri is the most famous dish in Georgia. It is traditionally topped with melted cheese, eggs and butter. There are different types of khachapuri, and even though some new cheese varieties such as mozzarella ... READ MORE

One of the most popular khachapuri varieties, adjarian is an open-faced pie that is filled with a combination of cheese and eggs. The base is made from yeasted dough that is rolled into an oblong shape and traditionally comes filled with Sulgu... READ MORE

Kljukuša is a traditional Bosnian dish dating back to the Ottoman Empire. In its basic form, this pie-like dish is made merely with flour, salt, and water, while the filling consists of grated potatoes and eggs, and sometimes also garlic, s... READ MORE

This khachapuri variety hails from Guria, a province in the west of Georgia. Unlike other khachapuri pies, this one is crescent-shaped and it's prepared for Orthodox Christmas. The dough is filled with a combination of grated Imeruli cheese and ha... READ MORE

Sfiha, or lahm bil ajĩn (lit. meat on dough) is an Arabic specialty that dates back to the 15th century, when it first appeared in today's Eastern Lebanon. The traditional open-faced meat pie is popular throughout the Arab region, its mai... READ MORE

Pastilla is a stuffed pastry from Morocco, also known as b'stilla or bastilla. The rich, sweet and savory pie is filled with an unusual mix of pigeon or chicken meat, eggs, almonds, and cinnamon. It is commonly prepared for speci... READ MORE

Chile's favorite home-cooked meal, the soft and creamy pastel de choclo is a casserole-like pie that is also popular in Peru, Argentina and Bolivia. It consists of ground beef, chicken, black olives, onions, hard-boiled eggs, and dough made from f... READ MORE

Samsun pidesi, from Turkey's Samsun Province, encompasses three distinct varieties: Bafra pidesi, Terme pidesi, and Çarşamba pidesi. Terme pidesi is an open-faced pie made with a dough of flour, water, salt, yeast, and sugar. It's topped wi... READ MORE

Plăcintă aromână, also known as plăcintă macedoneană in Romania, is a traditional pie that is usually filled with leeks or spinach, eggs, cheese, and sour cream. On a pastry sheet that has been brushed with lard, the egg-cheese fill... READ MORE

Pirog is a popular Russian pie made from yeast dough, shortcrust, or puff pastry that is filled with either sweet or savory ingredients. Some of the more popular fillings include meat, fish, mushrooms, cheese, cabbage, potatoes, and fruits such as... READ MORE

Key lime pie is a glass-green sweet and sour dessert originating from the Florida Keys. It consists of intensely aromatic Key lime juice, condensed milk, and eggs that are mixed together into a custard. The custard is poured into a buttery crust m... READ MORE

Szarlotka is a traditional apple pie that is hugely popular in all of Poland. There are countless ways of making it, but typically, it's made with shortcrust pastry or semi-shortcrust pastry and cooked or raw apples. It's a double-crust pie, and t... READ MORE

Appeltaart is a traditional apple pie that is very often accompanied by a cup of hot coffee. Although it is essentially the same as most apple pies, Dutch appeltaart differs from the classic American apple pie in many ways: it is baked in... READ MORE

Peanut butter pie is a traditional pie hailing from Georgia. This sweet and salty pie consists of a crumbly pie crust that's filled with gooey peanut butter and chunks of roasted and salted peanuts. The filling is enriched with brown sugar, flour,... READ MORE

Mushroom quiche is a delicious French pie that was greatly popularized by Julia Child in her book Mastering the Art of French Cooking. The quiche is made with a pastry shell that is filled with a combination of mushrooms, shallots, port, ... READ MORE

A close relative of galaktoboureko—that is distinguished by the use of phyllo sheets—classic Greek galatopita combines semolina, milk, eggs, butter, and sugar into a creamy, custard-like treat. Often enriched with citrus zest ... READ MORE

Mustikkapiirakka is a traditional blueberry pie originating from Finland. The crust for the pie is usually made with a combination of flour, butter, sugar, eggs, and baking powder. The dough is pressed into a tart pan, pricked with a fork, and pre... READ MORE

Almás pite is a traditional apple pie known for its rustic, homemade qualities. It typically consists of a buttery, flaky pastry that encases a sweetened apple mixture, usually flavored with cinnamon and sometimes lemon zest or vanilla. The... READ MORE

Bafra pidesi, a traditional Turkish savory pie from Bafra, is known for its unique canoe shape and is about 1 meter (3.2 ft) long and 2.5 cm (1 inch) wide. The dough, made from flour, water, yeast, and salt, is rolled into an oval shape and filled... READ MORE

Beef and Guinness pie is essentially beef and Guinness stew placed into a pastry base and topped with a pastry lid. The pie is baked until it's golden brown and it's known as a perfect dish for cold autumn days. The filling is typically made with ... READ MORE

Mingrelian khachapuri is a Georgian khachapuri variety originating from Samegrelo. Although it's quite similar to its Imeretian cousin, this khachapuri is round and it's topped with even more cheese (usually chkinti-kveli Imeretian cheese... READ MORE

A typical dessert of the East Flanders, mattentaart is a small puff pastry pie with a tender, almond-flavored cheese curd filling called mattenbrij. These delicious Flemish pies are traditionally made in the city of Geraardsberge... READ MORE

Kvrguša is a traditional Bosnian specialty consisting of a layer of dough and chicken pieces. The dish is mainly associated with Bosanska Krajina and Kozarac, but it is also commonly prepared and enjoyed in other regions. The base of kvrgu&... READ MORE

Terme pidesi, hailing from the Terme district in Turkey, offers a unique take on traditional Turkish pide. It differs from Bafra and Çarşamba pidesi in that it is an open-faced pie, showcasing its fillings on the surface. The dough is made ... READ MORE

Västerbottenostpaj is a traditional cheese pie originating from Sweden. The pie crust is typically made with a combination of flour, butter, and cold water, while the filling consists of a mixture of eggs, milk, cream, Västerbotten chees... READ MORE

This khachapuri variety hails from Georgia's Svaneti region, hence the name. The dough is the same as the one used for other types of khachapuri, while the filling is made with a combination of high-fat cheese, eggs, and green onions. The dough is... READ MORE

Pizza di scarola is one of the most popular Neapolitan dishes, but despite the name, it is not a typical pizza, but more of a savory pie known as torta salata. It consists of a delicious filling made with escarole, garlic, black olives, c... READ MORE

Australian and New Zealander meat pie is made with flaky pastry that is filled with gravy and minced meat. Of course, numerous variations exist, so the filling can also be made with onions, chicken and asparagus, mushrooms, cheese, crocodile meat,... READ MORE

Banoffee pie is an English dessert made with cream, bananas, and toffee on top of a pastry shell or on top of a base made with crumbled biscuits. The name of the dish is a combination of the words banana and toffee. The sweet pie... READ MORE

Vlaai is a sweet pie originating from the province of Limburg. It consists of a yeast pie base and a filling of creamy custard which is topped with streusel, a crumbly topping. The pie has a rich history: it was first consumed by Germanic... READ MORE

Steak pie is a traditional dish consisting of a pastry shell filled with stewed steak, gravy, and various vegetables, depending on personal preferences. The early versions, first recorded in the 18th century, consisted of a beefsteak pudding combi... READ MORE

Imeruli khachapuri is a traditional bread filled with melted cheese. Unlike traditional khachapuris, the imeruli variety is circular in shape. The dough consists of flour, salt, sugar, yeast, water, and sometimes yogurt, while the cheese filling i... READ MORE

This traditional Galician-style empanada is prepared in the form of a large pie that comes in a number of regional varieties. The bottom and top crusts are always prepared with leavened dough, and although the most typical filling nowadays include... READ MORE

This traditional Greek meat pie combines flaky phyllo dough with a flavorful ground meat filling. Since it is eaten across the country, kreatopita appears in numerous versions that often vary in shape and adapt the filling with rice, leeks, cheese... READ MORE

North Macedonian answer to pizza is called pastrmajlija, a rustic bread pie consisting of dough topped with cubed or sliced meat (usually pork and cured mutton), with variations that might include eggs, hot peppers, and other ingredients. Pastrmaj... READ MORE

This savory pie has its origins in the Reggio Emilia province, where it was invented as a humble, rustic dish, utilizing ingredients that were in abundance. It is consists of a filling, traditionally prepared with various greens such as spinach, c... READ MORE

Soparnik, zeljanik, or uljenjak is a simple pie filled with vegetables. It is traditionally made in the Poljica region in Dalmatia with the simplest possible dough consisting of flour, salt, and water. The filling for this pie is made with chard a... READ MORE

This crispy feta pie is a specialty of Epirus. It is one of the simplest Greek pies consisting of a thin batter that is sprinkled with feta cheese. Traditionally, it is never leavened, and the dough is usually prepared with wheat flour, m... READ MORE

Marionberry pie is a traditional comfort food staple from Oregon. Marionberries are a cross of Chehalem and Olallie blackberries, characterized by a tart and complex flavor with a hint of earthiness and sweetness. The crust for t... READ MORE

Penovani khachapuri is a Georgian khachapuri variety originating from Samtskhe-Javakheti. In order to prepare it, a combination of Imeruli and Sulguni cheese is grated and combined with egg yolks. The mixture is placed on a piece of puff pastry th... READ MORE