This recipe brings together the savory richness of pork and the delicate, tender texture of squid, wrapped in a golden puff pastry for a delightful combination of flavors and textures. The addition of a creamy leek sauce adds a subtle sweetness and a smooth, luxurious touch, making this dish feel both comforting and refined. It’s a perfect choice if you’re looking to try something new and impressive, yet surprisingly easy to prepare. Whether you’re hosting a dinner or just craving something indulgent, these stuffed pastries with creamy leek sauce will leave a lasting impression.
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A salteña is a baked empanada that originates from Bolivia. Typically, it is a savory pastry that is filled with beef, pork, or chicken mixed with a sweet, slightly spicy sauce. This sauce typically contains olives, raisins, and potatoes.
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A braai pie is a South African way of cooking a calzone-style pizza (or pie) over the coals. This one specifically, was filled with homemade salami, guanciale and olives, but you can use any filling you like.
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We got this brilliant and easy pork sausage rolls recipe from Nagi Maehashi and decided to give it a try.
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We love chicken pie (who doesn’t?). Whether it’s Kotopita (Greek pie in filo pastry) . B’stilla (Moroccan pie with cinnamon, ginger, turmeric and saffron) or a good old South African chicken pie with hard boiled eggs and sago.
We decided to put a twist on the traditional South African version by making it with smoked chicken, pancetta and leeks.