There may not be a British meat pie more iconic than the pork pie. Pork and pork jelly set in a simple hot water crust—timeless, classic and elegant. Served cold as either a snack or as part of a meal, this hearty pie is a bit like a pâté en croûte, but more British. And if you've never had one, it is well worth the time to make it. More

You've heard the news by now: it's National Pie Day! This means, if you haven't eaten a pie already, locating one should be very high on your priority list. (Of course, if you're one of us, National Pie Day is everyday and applies to every nation.) In addition to the sweet pies, save room for a slice of the savory stuff, too. Herewith recipes for turkey pot pie, Cornish pasties, cornbread skillet pie, shepherd's pie, and more. More

Cornwall's contribution to the world of meat pastries is a simple hand-pie filled with meat and root vegetables. Although the Cornish Pasty Association has strict rules regarding what exactly can go in an official Cornish pasty (beef, turnip, potato and onion), on this side of the pond it's safe to add a few extra ingredients other than the essentials. Traditionally, this pie is meant to eat standing on a lunch break, but add a pot of tea or some strong ale and light green salad and these humble pasties can be the cornerstone of an excellent brunch. More

Rabbit pie. Get the recipe here » [Photograph: J. Kenji Alt Lopez] Yesterday we asked you about your favorite kind of pie, but the assumption was that this meant dessert pie. Of course "pie" can mean savory too. Just think of all the members of this family: quiche, pot pie, empanada, and calzone, and basically any other meat or veggie you can wrap up with a flaky crust. Since we accept all walks of pie life, we created a second part of the pie poll for National Pie Day. Take the poll! »... More

Chicken empanadas. [Photograph: Sarah @ Short Stop] Last week on the Weekend Cook and Tell challenge we asked all of you to forgo your ideas about pies being sweet and fruity confections. We wanted you to think outside the pastry box and create savory pies, quiches, emapanadas, pasties, and turnovers. Winter months proved to be the perfect time for all of you to test out your non dessert baking skills. Our responses were full of crusty and flaky goodness. Check them out, after the jump.... More