Savoury Pastries That You Must Try Once

Savory pastries have captivated our taste buds for centuries with their combination of flavors, textures and aromas. These versatile culinary delights have a history that dates back to Mediterranean civilizations. Phyllo dough, an unleavened pastry played a role in these cultures cuisine. Over time, various cultures have added their touch to create the puff pastries, croissants, turnovers and more that we adore today.

1.Spinach and Feta Puff Pastry

Ingredients:

• puff pastry
• spinach leaves
• crumbled feta cheese
• eggs
• garlic cloves
• nutmeg

Instructions:

• Begin by thawing the puff pastry sheets.
• In a pan sauté the garlic and spinach until wilted.
• Combine the spinach with feta cheese, beaten eggs for binding and a touch of nutmeg.
• Spread this mixture onto the pastry sheets, fold them over and seal them tightly.
• Bake until they turn brown.

Recommended Side Dish:

• Serve this puff pastry with a crisp cucumber salad.

2.Cheese and Onion Pasties

Ingredients:

• Shortcrust pastry dough
• sharp cheddar cheese
• onions
• potatoes
• butter

Instructions:

• Start by cooking the onions and potatoes until tender.
• Once cooked through, mix them with cheddar cheese and add some seasoning for an extra kick.
• Cut the pastry into rounds.
• Spoon some of the mixture onto each round.
• Fold over the edges.
• Use your fingers or a fork to crimp them together securely.
• Bake these pasties until they achieve a hue.

Recommended Side Dish:

• Complement these pasties with beetroot chutney.

3.Samosas

Ingredients:

• Samosa wrappers,
• potatoe
• peas
• cumin
• garam masala

Instructions:

• Start by boiling the potatoes until they're soft and mash-able.
• In a bowl, combine the potatoes with peas and a mix of aromatic spices, like cumin and garam masala.
• Place this filling onto the samosa wrappers fold them into triangular shapes.
• Seal them carefully.
• Cook the filling and let it cool.
• Fill the samosa wrappers with the filling, fold them into triangles and seal the edges.
• Brush with beaten egg and fry until they turn brown.

Side dish:

• Serve with a side of mint yogurt dip.

4.Empanadas

Ingredients:

• Empanada dough
• cooked chicken or pork (your preference)
• onions
• paprika 
• an egg

Instructions:

• Prepare the filling by cooking your choice of meat along with onions and paprika.
• Let it cool before using it as a filling for the empanadas.
• Roll out the dough into circles, fill them with the mixture fold them over to create half-moon shapes and seal the edges.
• Brush with beaten egg wash and bake until they become crisp.

Side dish:

• Serve these delicious empanadas with a flavorful avocado cilantro dip.

5.Classic Quiche Lorraine

Ingredients:

• Pie crust (ready-made or homemade)
• crispy bacon bits
• cheese (any variety you prefer) eggs
• cream

Instructions:

• Pre-bake the pie crust until it turns brown.
• Layer cooked bacon bits and grated cheese on top of the crust.
• In a bowl, whisk together eggs and cream;
• pour this mixture over bacon cheese layer inside prebaked crust.
• Bake until set.

Side dish:

• Enjoy this quiche alongside a green salad.

6.Savory Potato and Leek Galette

Ingredients:

• Pie dough
• potatoes
• leeks
• cheese of your choice
• butter

Instructions:

• Sauté thinly sliced leeks until they become tender.
• Layer the leeks and sliced potatoes on the pie dough.
• Sprinkle with cheese, fold the edges of the dough and bake until it turns brown.

Side dish:

• Serve with a dollop of sour cream.

7.Chicken Pot Pie Turnovers

Ingredients:

• Puff pastry
• cooked chicken (shredded)
• mixed vegetables
• chicken broth
• flour

Instructions:

• Prepare a filling by combining shredded chicken, mixed vegetables, chicken broth (thickened with flour).
• Roll out the puff pastry into squares.
• Place a spoonful of filling in each square.
• Fold over to create turnovers and bake until they turn brown.

Side dish:

Serve these turnovers with a side of cranberry sauce.

8.Cornish Pasties

Ingredients:

• pastry
• steak or minced meat
• potatoes
• swede
• onion

Instructions:

• Start by mixing all the filling ingredients.
• Then place the mixture onto circles of pastry, fold them over and crimp the edges.
• Bake them until they turn a color.

Side Dish:

• Serve with some gravy on the side.

9.Caramelized Onion Tart

Ingredients:

• dough
• onions
• butter
• sugar
• balsamic vinegar

Instructions:

• Begin by caramelizing the onions with sugar and balsamic vinegar.
• Once done, spread this mixture onto a prebaked shell.
• Bake it until the edges become crispy.

Side Dish:

• Accompany it with an arugula salad.

10.Ricotta and Spinach Calzones

Ingredients:

• pizza dough
• ricotta cheese
• spinach leaves
• mozzarella cheese
• an egg

Instructions:

• Mix together all the filling ingredients thoroughly.
• Then divide your pizza dough into portions fill each portion with the mixture, fold them over and seal them and bake them to perfection.

Side Dish:

Serve alongside some marinara sauce.

11.Zucchini and Ricotta Rolls

Ingredients:

• zucchini slices,
• some ricotta cheese,
• lemon zest,
• puff pastry for this recipe.

Instructions:

• Begin by grilling the zucchini slices until they're tender and slightly charred.
• Next, combine ricotta cheese with lemon zest for a burst of flavor.
• Spread this mixture onto your puff pastry sheets, place the grilled zucchini;
• roll it up carefully, slice it into portions and bake until brown.

Side Dish:

• Serve these rolls with a drizzle of chili oil for that extra kick.

12.Bacon and Egg Pie

Ingredients:

• pastry dough
• bacon slices
• eggs
• cheese,
• fresh parsley

Instructions:

• Start by lining your dish with the pastry dough.
• Layer the dish with crispy bacon slices, carefully crack the eggs on top, sprinkle some cheese and chopped parsley and bake until the eggs are perfectly set.

Side dish:

• When it comes to side dishes tomato relish is a choice.

In conclusion

Exploring pastries allows us to appreciate creativity and tradition while savoring mouth-watering delicacies from different cultures around the world. From croissants to Cornish pasties, each bite tells a unique story of cultural heritage and gastronomic innovation. Embark on this journey into the world of pastries, where you are bound to discover delicious delights!