74 grete pye recipes

No Christmas feast in medieval times was complete without a 'grete pye'. In some recipes, it could contain many varied meats, but quite often only two or three different kinds were suggested; change the meats suggested here if you wish.

This easy to make quiche is packed with flavor. Feel free to use low-fat ricotta cheese if you want a lighter result, or use some phyllo sheets to replace the pie crust to make a low-carb quiche.

Ham and cheese quiche packs eggs, two cheeses, sauteed onion, and bell pepper into a flaky pie shell, then bakes into a creamy custard. An easy savory supper or brunch that works hot or at room temperature.

Crab and spinach quiche loaded with Swiss and Parmesan in a flaky crust, kissed with nutmeg. Makes two full pies, so there's plenty for brunch guests and leftovers.

Pizza on rye bread with seasoned tomato sauce, mozzarella, and Parmesan broiled until bubbly. A quick open-faced pizza snack using toasted rye as the crust, kid-friendly and ready in minutes.

Shortcut beef pot pie with canned beef stew and store-bought pie crust, topped with Parmesan and parsley. A 45-minute weeknight comfort dinner.

Kale and leek pie with poached fish in bechamel sauce, cheddar, and Parmesan baked in a pie shell. A savory British-style fish pie with greens.

Tomato cheese tart with provolone, Parmesan, fresh basil, and thick tomato slices baked in a blind-baked pastry shell. A savory Italian-style tart best with peak-season tomatoes.

Pizza quiche loaded with Italian sausage, pepperoni, ham, salami, ricotta, mozzarella, and Parmesan in a double-crust pie shell with an egg wash top.

Quiche Florentine bakes spinach, crispy bacon, Velveeta, and Parmesan into a creamy egg custard in a flaky pie crust. A hearty brunch classic that slices clean.

Italiano meat pie packs the flavor of spaghetti and meatballs into a buttery pie shell: spiced ground beef simmered in tomato sauce, layered with parmesan and mozzarella, and baked bubbling.

Parmesan tomato tart layers ricotta, fresh tomatoes, oregano and grated Parmigiano-Reggiano in a flaky pie shell. A light Italian-style savory tart that shines at summer brunch or lunch.

Baked pasta shells with mushroom cream: a lightened chicken-and-pasta casserole with peas, mushrooms, pimentos, and Parmesan breadcrumb topping. Cornstarch-thickened sauce means no heavy bechamel.

A slow cooker Parmesan cream sauce loaded with chicken, ham, and mushrooms, spooned into flaky pastry shells. Set it and forget it for an effortless dinner that feels fancy.

Vidalia onion pie with 6 sweet onions slow-cooked in butter, mixed with sour cream, eggs, Parmesan, and hot sauce in a baked pie shell. A rich Southern onion quiche that makes two pies.

Farmhouse asparagus pie with chicken, bacon, Swiss cheese, and Parmesan in a cream custard baked in a pie shell. A savory quiche-style dinner pie with spring asparagus spears.