Pie & pastry cooking guides

Perfect pie recipes

It’s hard to beat a freshly baked pie – whether sweet or savoury, topped with potato or pastry, there’s a pie recipe to suit every taste

Perfect mince pies

A traditional mince pie is made with a crumbly, sweet shortcrust pastry, or sometimes with puff pastry. Here are our tips for perfect mince pies.

A proper key lime pie

Delightfully sweet with the perfect amount of tartness, this creamy bright key lime pie recipe is indulgent comfort in every bite.

Tips for perfect homemade pastry

Jamie's head pastry chef gives his tips for the ultimate pastry, from puff recipes for desserts to shortcrust pastry for pies,

A brief history of the great British pie

It's British Pie week, and to celebrate Katie Allanson has delved into the history of one of Britain's favourite dishes to reveal the life of pie.

How to make lemon meringue pie

Comforting, zesty and light, lemon meringue pie is the ultimate dessert. Here we show you how to make lemon meringue pie, step by step.

How to make perfect puff pastry

Learn how to make perfect puff pastry with our super-handy step-by-step guide.

5 epic fish pie recipes

Try out some of these epic Jamie Oliver fish pie recipes. There’s a fish pie for every occasion!

5 ways to make pumpkin pie

Find your favourite recipe for pumpkin pie, with our selection of traditional, gluten-free and chocolate recipes for the autumn classic.

5 ways with the Proper Pie Dish

The Proper Pie Dish from the Jamie Oliver serveware collection isn’t just for pies! Check out our favourite ways to use it.