Lindsay William-Ross is the co-editor of LAist. At some point traditions are inaugurated, and in the case of my family’s tradition of serving Tourtiere (French-Canadian Meat Pie) on Christmas Eve, the ...

A samosa may be one of the most popular Southeast Asian snacks, but its origin lies in the Middle East. From the Persian sambusak, a crisp filled baked pastry and the precursor to the samosa, to the ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. There's something so satisfying about slicing into a perfect meat pie that you've prepared yourself. Ideally, it should have golden, buttery ...

Cook meat and onion together until meat is well browned. Add ¾ cup water, stock cubes, tomato sauce, Worcestershire sauce, salt and pepper. Bring to a boil and simmer for 15 minutes. Blend flour and ...

Fruit pies, cream pies, cute little tarts. Love ‘em all. But one does not live by sweets alone. We love savory pies too. Hand pies like empanadas and pasties. Phyllo pies filled with spinach.

Louisiana is home to dozens of food-themed festivals, but few are named for as specific a dish as the Natchitoches Meat Pie Festival. The festival is held each fall in downtown Natchitoches, with a ...

Brits usually don’t get high marks when it comes to their national cuisine. Dishes like bangers (sausage) and mash (potatoes) do little to capture a foodie’s imagination. It’s a bad (and undeserved) ...

Just back from New Zealand, where I went crazy…on meat pies. (They’re called “pot pies” back here.) If there’s a national dish Down Under, pies are it, Comfort food central. Kiwis are crazy for them.

Mix well-beaten eggs, sugar, spices, salt and pumpkin. Add milk and water, then stir until mixture is smooth. Pour into a ...