savory pastry Recipes
19 delicious savory pastry recipes from around the world
Chebureki (Crispy Fried Meat Pies)
Chebureki are delicious, crispy, deep-fried turnovers filled with seasoned ground meat and onions. A popular street food, these pies are known for their blistered, golden-brown crust and juicy, flavorful filling.
Kulebyaka (Russian Layered Pie)
A magnificent and festive Russian layered pie, traditionally filled with fish, rice, and eggs, encased in rich yeast dough. This impressive dish is a showstopper for any special occasion.
Shangi (Russian Potato Flatbread)
Shangi are traditional Russian potato-topped flatbreads, particularly popular in the Ural region. This recipe focuses on a simple, comforting version, perfect as a snack or side dish.
Spanakopita (Greek Spinach Pie)
A classic Greek savory pie featuring layers of crisp, golden phyllo dough encasing a flavorful and herbaceous filling of fresh spinach, tangy feta cheese, and aromatic herbs.
Spanakopitakia (Greek Spinach Triangles)
Delicate, crispy phyllo pastry triangles filled with a savory mixture of spinach, feta cheese, fresh dill, and green onions. These bite-sized pies are a classic Greek appetizer, perfect for parties and gatherings.
Gözleme
A traditional Turkish savory flatbread, Gözleme is made from a thin, unleavened dough filled with various ingredients like spinach and feta cheese, then cooked on a special griddle called a 'sac'. It's a popular and satisfying village breakfast or snack.
Kaşarlı Sucuklu Pide
A classic Turkish 'boat pizza' featuring a savory filling of melted kashar cheese and spicy sucuk sausage, baked to golden perfection. This comforting dish is a popular street food and a delightful meal.
Khachapuri (Adjaruli Style)
A classic Georgian cheese-filled bread, shaped like a boat and topped with a runny egg yolk and butter. While originating from Georgia, it's widely enjoyed and adapted in Russia.
Khachapuri Adjaruli
A classic Georgian dish, Adjaruli Khachapuri is a boat-shaped bread filled with a generous amount of cheese, baked until golden, and then topped with a runny egg yolk and a pat of butter. The bread is meant to be torn and dipped into the molten cheese and egg mixture.
Pide (Turkish Pizza Boat)
A delicious boat-shaped Turkish flatbread, often called 'Turkish pizza,' generously topped with savory ingredients and baked to golden perfection. This recipe features a classic ground lamb filling.
Sfiha Baalbek
Sfiha Baalbek are traditional open-face meat pies, a specialty of the city of Baalbek, known for their savory lamb topping studded with pine nuts. These are best enjoyed fresh and hot from the oven.
Cachitos de Jamón (Venezuelan Ham Rolls)
Deliciously flaky and buttery pastry rolls filled with savory ham, a beloved breakfast and snack staple in Venezuela.
Coxinha
Brazilian chicken croquettes - teardrop-shaped fried dough filled with creamy shredded chicken. A beloved and iconic snack in Brazil, often resembling a small chicken drumstick.
Empadinha
Empadinhas are beloved Brazilian mini pies, featuring a delicate, buttery shortcrust pastry filled with a savory shredded chicken and hearts of palm mixture.
Empanadas Colombianas
Authentic Colombian empanadas featuring a crispy corn masa shell filled with a savory mixture of seasoned ground beef, tender potatoes, and a flavorful hogao (Colombian sofrito). Perfect as a snack or appetizer.
Empanadas Venezolanas
Authentic Venezuelan empanadas, featuring a crispy fried corn dough shell filled with savory black beans and cheese. These are typically larger than their Colombian counterparts and are a beloved street food.
Pastel de Pollo (Colombian Chicken Pie)
A comforting and savory Colombian chicken pie featuring a creamy, vegetable-rich chicken filling encased in flaky puff pastry.
Aussie Meat Pie
Australia's iconic handheld pie - flaky puff pastry encasing a rich, savory beef mince filling in a thick gravy. Perfect for a hearty meal or a game day snack.
Classic Australian Meat Pie
A quintessential Australian handheld savory pie, featuring a rich, thick minced beef filling encased in flaky pastry. This iconic snack is a staple at sporting events and bakeries across the nation.