These pies are not only perfect for a long, relaxing weekend spent in the kitchen, they taste amazing, too.

"Perfect for a traditional Good Friday meal (or any day of the week), this pie is pure comfort, with varied flavours and textures making each mouthful a delight. Feel free to vary the ingredients according to what’s available at the market or fishmonger." – Michael James

Hand-held, portable and filled with delicious pork and parmesan, these pastries are the perfect party treat.

Cold nights have never tasted so good.

This is an edited extract from The Slow Cook by Justine Schofield, (Plum, $39.99), Photography by Rob Palmer.

Make the most of your puff pastry with these savoury hand pies.

Phoebe Wood's Mexican pork pie with a spicy twist!

Scrunched filo adds interest and texture to this creamy winter warmer.

Satisfy those butter chicken cravings with this dreamy butter chicken pie!

This bacon and cauliflower winter warmer is as easy as pie.

Nothing says comfort food quite like a big golden pie during the colder months.

These hand pies pack a Jamaican flavour punch, and are perfect for snacks or lunches. They also freeze beautifully.

There's nothing more delightful than freshly baked pie straight out of the oven. This spiced-up individual Moroccan chicken version really delivers.

With golden puff pastry and a creamy filling, nothing beats a good old fish pie.

This is anything but your ordinary vegetable pie. Guaranteed to wow the family every time.