18 Reasons: Summer Hand Pies

There is a reason why almost every culture has a hand pie. As a snack, appetizer, or sweet indulgence, the humble hand pie is perfect for a quick breakfast or to take on the go. We’ll travel the world to sample delicious pastries made with our seasonal summer fruits and vegetables. We’ll make round, rectangular, and triangular pies using tender, flaky pie dough and crisp phyllo. We’ll fill, crimp, and seal the little pastries. Once you’ve made these recipes in class, you’ll be ready to bake and share homemade hand pies with any flavors and fillings your heart desires! We will enjoy a pie-filled dinner spread, accompanied by a seasonal vegetarian salad. Leftover pies will be distributed for students to take home! MENU Cuban Pastelitos: Guava and cream cheese in flaky pastry Provençal Rataouille Hand Pies: Flaky pies filled with roasted seasonal summer vegetables California Summer Berry Hand Pies: Classic hand pies using summer’s luscious fresh berries Greek Spanakopita Triangles: Spinach and feta filling neatly folded in phyllo dough Indian Samosas: Baked version filled with richly spiced potato, peas, and fresh chilis, served with mint cilantro chutney