Recipes for savory pies and buns

The beauty of these Asian buns lies in the magnificent combination of a fluffy crumb and a sweet, sugary topping, filled with spicy pork. Pieces of pork shoulder are marinated in a mixture of Chinese...

Add bagel topping (a blend of sesame, poppy, onion, and garlic) to classic choux pastry, bake golden profiteroles topped with the same topping, and fill them with a savory...

If you're hosting a dog party, delight your guests with this appetizer of mini pizzas shaped like bones and stuffed with cheese. Follow the step-by-step recipe to easily shape the dough into bones.

Kalas are sweet fried rice doughnuts flavored with ginger, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, they're perfect for winter holidays, including...

Akara is the Yoruba and Igbo word for fried bean fritters. It's a popular street snack throughout West Africa and features prominently in Creole cuisine throughout the New World.

These yeast-raised pancakes are fluffier and larger than regular pancakes fried in a skillet. Molly Yeh was impressed when she ordered green pancakes at a Brooklyn restaurant...

The king of gourmet brunches, Bobby Flay, suggests making these delicious aebleskivers for Sunday brunch and serving them with a fermented milk dip with fresh herbs. Aebleskivers are...

Sticky (also known as sweet) rice is a popular grain throughout much of Asia. It's used in both sweet and savory dishes, including Japanese mochi, Korean rice cakes, and Chinese porridge.

These miniature meat pies are a perfect appetizer for any occasion. The meat filling is mixed with paprika, thyme, and garlic for a spicy, savory flavor, but the real treat is...

Chopped green onions are often sprinkled on top of cooked dishes, but in this recipe, they become part of the delicate, flaky scones, infusing them with a spicy flavor and aroma without overpowering the green onion flavor.

Make croquembouche the centerpiece of your holiday table. This springtime option is perfect for Easter or any springtime celebration. In addition to traditional filled profiteroles...

To make these wonderfully fluffy buns for lunch, knead the soft yeast dough the night before and refrigerate until tomorrow. The recipe's simplicity lies in the fact that you don't need to knead the dough...

This is the perfect dinner roll recipe for busy homemakers: the bread machine kneads and bakes the dough. All you need to do is quickly shape the rolls mid-cycle. Herbed butter adds a...

Air fryer pork-filled wontons are just as crispy as traditional deep-fried wontons, but you'll need much less oil and your kitchen won't get messy...

Creamy ricotta, savory provolone, and salty pecorino combine in this recipe to create the perfect cheesy filling for easy-to-make puff pastry turnovers. And...

Crab rangoons are loved for the wonderful contrast between the crispy batter and the soft, cheesy crab filling. This appetizer is especially popular in Chinese restaurants in the United States, but thanks to the air fryer, it...

These mini Mexican pie crusts are easy to make with store-bought pie mix, and the filling can be filled with leftover grilled or baked chicken mixed with store-bought...

Venezuelan corn tortillas, or arepas, are a great alternative to classic burger buns when it comes to a healthy sandwich. Arepas are easy to make at home. Just cut them...

"These soaked and fermented lentil fritters are a popular snack from Gujarat, the western Indian state where my family hails from," says Palak Patel. "We always make them for celebrations...

"Every year for Diwali, my mom and I make these deep-fried doughnuts with a spicy green pigeon pea filling," shares Palak Patel. "Lilva kachori is a very special dish...

Crispy Mexican pastries filled with a spicy ground beef and bell pepper filling are deep-fried until golden brown and served as an appetizer with homemade aioli. They can be...

Grated cheese and finely chopped ham are mixed directly into the dough for these flaky biscuits. Serve warm, cut in half and spread with butter mixed with honey and...

Crispy on the outside and soft on the inside, fried sesame balls (jiang dui) are a popular snack at dim sum restaurants and some bakeries in China. The dough, similar to Japanese mochi, gets its...

Make fluffy, tender steamed buns with carrot filling. To make these, roast carrots in the oven and mix them with peanuts, green onions, Sriracha sauce, and teriyaki sauce. The filling is...

To make these Chinese-style buns, you don't need to go to an Asian market and search for special ingredients or mix up a special dough. Sandra Lee suggests using...

These delicious golden spinach and cheese puffs are easy to make with minimal ingredients, crispy on the outside and juicy on the inside. They can be made ahead and frozen.

We tried several variations of this recipe, including one with double the amount of baking powder. And while the buns turned out fluffy and beautiful, they ultimately turned out too dry...

Hot sauce and crushed store-bought salsa are added directly to the dough for these corn donuts. Shredded cheddar and fried bacon bits are also added to the dough. Deep-fry the hushpuppies and...

Store-bought croissant dough is already divided into triangles with perforated lines: all you need to do is separate them, fill them with filling, and bake. Try this stunning Mediterranean twist...

These delicious and quick puff pastries are made using what's in your freezer and refrigerator. If you have spinach or broccoli in the freezer, try the "spinach and cheese" or "broccoli and ham" variations. They also go great with...

Keep some store-bought puff pastry and a bag of frozen spinach in the freezer to make these delicious and quick puff pastries anytime. Any cheese found in...

These miniature pastries filled with potato, spinach, and smoked salmon are perfect as a snack with beer and other spirits. Blanch the spinach before adding it to the filling...

These hamburger buns are perfect. They're just the right amount of dense, flavorful, and sprinkled with sesame seeds, making them perfect for any sandwich. The crumb is tender and moist, yet with just the right amount of...

Ree Drummond makes these miniature sandwiches with double-breaded fried flaky steak. Instead of regular buns, she baked quick, flaky biscuits, and instead of the usual store-bought sauces...

Make a filling of cream cheese, spinach, and artichoke hearts, wrap them in strips of filo pastry, and bake for golden, crispy Mediterranean-style pastries. Hold the dough and...

Spinach and artichokes are a perfect combination, and they find a perfect match in this calzone filling. To make these Italian pastries quickly, buy frozen, unbaked dinner rolls...

Everyone loves hot dogs, and this appetizer is especially popular at house parties with beer. Make miniature hot dogs in two varieties—chili con carne and Chicago-style with pickles—and serve...

These monkey bread-style muffins are the perfect appetizer for a house party. It's important to use non-puff pastry dough to prevent it from falling apart when scalded with...

While Hawaiian pizza is considered exotic, the salty-sweet combination of pineapple and ham has quite a following. This recipe is perfect for camping, provided you have a cast-iron...

Instead of traditional bread, serve these fun pig-shaped buns for dinner. To make things easier, make them with store-bought bread dough and get the whole family involved. For kids...

Make bratwurst wraps for a bite-sized, party-friendly appetizer. Store-bought wraps make this a no-fuss snack. Cut the bratwurst into...

These buns seem complicated at first glance, but once you understand the principle of preparation, you will definitely want to try them: Pepperoni pizza is rolled into a roll and cut into discs – and that's it...