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Savory Pies

Savory Pies

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Çarşamba pidesi

Çarşamba, Turkiye
4.7

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

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Khachapuri

Georgia
4.5
Most iconic: Sakhachapure №1 (Tbilisi, Georgia)

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

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Sfiha

Lebanon
4.5
Most iconic: Ichkhanian Bakery (Beirut, Lebanon)

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

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Kljukuša

Bosnia and Herzegovina
4.5

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

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Guruli khachapuri

Guria, Georgia
4.5

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

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Pastilla

Morocco
4.4
Most iconic: Al Fassia (Marrakesh, Morocco)

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

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Pastel de choclo

Chile
4.4
Most iconic: Galindo (Santiago, Chile)

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

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Ajaruli khachapuri

Adjara, Georgia
4.4
Most iconic: Porto Franco (Batumi, Georgia)

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

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Samsun Pidesi

Samsun Province, Turkiye
4.4

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

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Plăcintă aromână

Romania
4.4

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

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Pirog

Russia
4.3
Most iconic: Stolle (Moscow, Russia)

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

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Mushroom quiche (Quiche aux champignons)

France
4.3
Most iconic: La Fourmi Ailée (Paris, France)

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

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Beef and Guinness Pie

Ireland
4.3
Most iconic: The Ginger Man (Dublin, Ireland)

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

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Megruli khachapuri

Samegrelo-Upper Svaneti, Georgia
4.3
Most iconic: Kiziki (Batumi, Georgia)

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

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Kvrguša

Kozarac, Bosnia and Herzegovina
4.3

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

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Terme Pidesi

Terme, Turkiye
4.3

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

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Västerbotten Cheese Pie (Västerbottenostpaj)

Sweden
4.3

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

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Svaneti khachapuri

Samegrelo-Upper Svaneti, Georgia
4.3

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

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Meat Pie

Australia
4.2
Most iconic: Bourke Street Bakery (Sydney, Australia)

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

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Imeruli khachapuri

Imereti, Georgia
4.2
Most iconic: Funicular Complex (Tbilisi, Georgia)

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

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Empanada Gallega

Galicia, Spain
4.2
Most iconic: El Club de L´Empanada (Barcelona, Spain)

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

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Kreatopita

Greece
4.2
Most iconic: Enastron,Trapezaki (Mousata, Greece)

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

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Pastrmajlija

North Macedonia
4.2

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

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Erbazzone Reggiano

Province of Reggio Emilia, Italy
4.2
Most iconic: Caffé Arti e Mestieri (Reggio Emilia1, Italy)

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

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Bafra Pidesi

Bafra, Turkiye
4.2

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

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Poljički soparnik

Poljica, Croatia
4.2
Most iconic: OPG Ivanka Radmilo (Gata, Croatia)

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

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Alevropita

Epirus, Greece
4.2
Most iconic: Pita Tis Kikitsas (Monodendri, Greece)

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

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Penovani khachapuri

Samtskhe-Javakheti, Georgia
4.2

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

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Viška pogača

Vis Island, Croatia
4.2
Most iconic: Konoba Magić (Vis, Croatia)

Viška pogača is a savory Croatian pie originating from the island of Vis. The dough is quite similar to that of focaccia, consisting of flour, salt, yeast, and warm water. The pie is filled with a combination of olive oil, onions, anchovies... READ MORE

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Bureek tajin

Libya
4.2

Bureek tajin is a savory Libyan meat pie consisting of two layers of thin dough with a ground meat filling sandwiched in between. The filling is usually made with ground meat, onions, and flavorings such as parsley, nutmeg, and hararat mixed spice... READ MORE

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Pizza di scarola alla Napoletana

Naples, Italy
4.2
Most iconic: Rosticceria Imperatore (Naples, Italy)

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

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Quiche Lorraine

Lorraine, France
4.1
Most iconic: Angelina (Paris, France)

Although quiches can be made with nearly anything, from meats and vegetables to seafood, herbs, and cheeses, the king among these delicious baked tarts is still the original quiche Lorraine, consisting simply of a shortcrust dough base that is fil... READ MORE

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Zwiebelkuchen

Baden-Württemberg, Germany
4.1
Most iconic: Böse Buben Bar (Berlin, Germany)

Although it translates to onion cake, German zwiebelkuchen is better described as a savory onion pie. The base of the dish is a thin, buttery crust that is usually made with yeasted dough. The center of the pie is filled with a combinatio... READ MORE

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Steak Pie

United Kingdom
4.1
Most iconic: Redhouse (Newcastle upon Tyne, England)

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

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Proja / Projara

Serbia
4.1

Proja is a traditional cornbread made with a combination of cornmeal, salt, and water. As soon as milk, beaten eggs, and butter or oil are added to this peasant dish, it's no longer a cornbread but a savory pie called projara, projani... READ MORE

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Kolokithopita

Greece
4.1

The traditional version of this savory Greek pie employs a flavorful zucchini and feta filling which is placed between two layers of phyllo pastry, usually the homemade type that is slightly thicker than the store bought varieties. Similar version... READ MORE

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Fisherman's pie

England
4.1

Fisherman’s Pie is a traditional and Irish dish similar to shepherd’s pie, but made with seafood instead of meat. It typically includes a mixture of white fish like cod or haddock, sometimes with salmon or shrimp, cooked in a creamy sa... READ MORE

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Tirenia

Kimolos, Greece
4.1

Tirenia is a traditional cheese pie hailing from the island of Kimolos. The dough is typically cut into rectangles or squares which are then topped with a portion of cheese before the edges are folded over the filling, leaving the center open. Onc... READ MORE

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Potato, Leek, and Chicken Pie

Ireland
4.1

Potato, leek, and chicken pie is a traditional savory pie originating from Ireland. The pie crust is usually made from shortcrust pastry, phyllo pastry, or puff pastry. The pie is filled with a combination of potatoes, butter, chicken pieces, leek... READ MORE

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Osuri khachapuri

South Ossetia, Georgia
4.1

This khachapuri variety originates from Ossetia, Georgia. Similar in shape to the Imeruli khachapuri, this one is made with boiled potatoes and cheese that are folded between two layers of dough. People love this khachapuri variety because the che... READ MORE

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Quiche

France
4.0
Most iconic: Le Voltigeur (Paris, France)

This popular French pie consists of a pastry crust filled with eggs, cream, and anything from bacon, cheese, and leek to mushrooms and seafood. Quiche is usually very filling and high in calories, making it a frequent choice for parties and buffet... READ MORE

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Cheese quiche (Quiche au fromage)

France
4.0
Most iconic: The Smiths Bakery (Paris, France)

This savory, baked French delicacy consists of a thin flaky pastry crust topped with a delicious cheese mixture. The traditional open tart usually makes use of classic cheese varieties such as Gruyère, Camembert, or Roquefort, which are ble... READ MORE