Technically it's pi day but we're declaring Pie Day

Pi - the Greek letter “π” - is crucial in maths. Pie - in any language - is just downright delicious. March 14 celebrates the life of pi - so go eat 3.142 slices.

For many of us, the golden crust is the best part of a pie! Source: Yossy Arefi

Pie is good any day of the year, but today pie lovers have extra reason to serve up a piece - or three and a bit - slices of pie.

Pi, or “π”, is the symbol used in mathematics to represent a constant — the ratio of the circumference of a circle to its diameter. Since the value is approximately 3.142, we think it only right that everyone should feel free to eat 3.142 slices of pie today, because March 14 is international Pi Day. 

And of course, we have a world of pies for you to dive into! Starting with the savoury, and moving - of course- to our fave sweet pies, all robed in rich golden pastry.....

1. Beef, baharat and pine nut pies (sambousik)

This recipe is for the Lebanese version of a meat pie, but these fragrant pastries don’t require tomato sauce.  And these great make-ahead snacks, because you can freeze uncooked sambousik for up to a month.

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2. Rustic Moroccan chicken pie

Say hello to golden flaky pastry and Moroccan-spiced filling, packed with chicken and vegetables.

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3.142 Cauliflower and cavolo nero rice pie

You can use silverbeet or kale instead of cavolo nero in this lighter-style pie from the Feast magazine archives.

Source: Alan Benson

4. Jachal-style empanadas

Who doesn't love an empanadas? This Argentinian empanada recipe comes from the region of Jachal. Both the dough and spiced beef filling can be made the day ahead.

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5. Pizza rustica

"A pie filled with a beautifully light, un-stodgy filling of classic Italian ingredients - prosciutto, spinach, ricotta, parmesan and mozzarella. Delicious eaten hot or cold and perfect for a picnic!" says Poh Ling Yeow.

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6. Salted caramel, apple and cranberry pie

What better way to step over to the sweet side of our ultimate pie list than this stunning lattice-topped apple pie (because no pie list should be without a mighty fine apple pie!)

For many of us, the golden crust is the best part of a pie! Source: Yossy Arefi

7. Tiramisu handpies

Everyone gets their own tiramisu pie!

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8. Sweet potato pie

This kumera pie puts a twist on the American classic pumpkin pie.

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9. Coconut meringue pie

This pie creation blends the best of Thai flavours with an American dessert classic, the coconut cream pie.

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10. Nusstorte

This Swiss pie is made from shortcrust pastry and a filling of chopped walnuts, cream and honey.

Source: Alan Benson

Find many more delicious recipes in our pie collection and our hand pie collection.