Ordinary Pies

If you’re new to this whole making of your own pies mallarky, then give some of these standard recipes a go.  There are slight variations amongst them, so check each one out before writing your shopping list.  Hopefully there’s one to suit you.

Nice and simple to follow recipe.  We like to boozy touch too.
Britain Express

There’s a bit more detail to this recipe.  More interesting than the basic pie, as it adds ground almonds to the pastry ingredients
BBC Food

If you don’t fancy having all-butter pies (although we love the stuff) and need a lower cost alternative, try this recipe instead.
British Expats

If you’re good at planning and can devote a month to preparing the mincemeat and waiting for the finished articles, there’s always this one!
New Archaeology