Happy Pi Day! Did you know that March 14 is Pi Day? Somehow a day that honours a mathematical symbol is feted with the baking of a pie. I’m okay with that. I have always loved math. Algebra and geometry made sense to me. Calculus, not so much! I could never understand its application to real life. Here at salt and serenity we’re going to mark the day with a savory little hand pie, made with ground lamb and a combo of spices that will leave you feeling very joyful. 
Food that you can eat with your hands is always more fun, and these flaky little pies are as charming as they are delicious. Redolent of Morocco, the scent of cumin, coriander and cinnamon will perfume your kitchen.
I made a dairy-free pastry, using refined coconut oil (refined coconut oil has almost no scent). You could of course use butter if you wish. I added a bit of cornmeal to the all-purpose flour for a bit of a crunch. You could make them rectangular or round. Just make sure to cut a few holes in the top crust so that the steam can escape during baking and they don’t explode.
Sautéed onions, frozen peas and corn were added to the filling for a welcome sweet vegetal hit.
Click here to print recipe for Lamb Hand Pies.
Wow, great recipe ! I’m pretty sure I’ll try this after work. Thanks.
Thanks Will! Hope you enjoy.
I cannot wait to try it…looks so delicious and of course after reading your blog I can almost smell the wonderful fragrances!
Thank you…Aunty Susie
Thanks Aunty Susie! You always leave me such sweet comments.
Very cute little pies for a Pi Day celebration! I went through a phase a few years ago where I bought a bunch of Moroccan cookbooks, and cooked a lot of Moroccan foods (mostly tagine). Cinnamon is delicious in savory foods. I am not a fan of lamb,so I think I will try making these hand pies using ground chicken.
Thanks Wendy! I have made this filling with both ground turkey and ground chicken and it is delicious with either.
Love the recipe Will make it with chicken next week.So pretty and appetizing.xoxo mom
Thanks Mom!!
I just got back from New Zealand and mini-meat pies where all the rage there. Of course lamb was the favourite so I will give this a try. May not feel the same without the gorgeous scenery but I’m sure they will be delicious!