Tarts and Pies

Hearty home cooking brings a welcome warmth to these cold winter months. The enticing smell wafting from the oven fill the kitchen with anticipation of a hearty and satisfying meal. So, for a change from the usual this winter, try some delicious and savory seafood tarts and pies.

Most of these recipes make great one-dish meals, so you can take them from oven to table with a minimum of fuss. For even the most robust appetite, the simple addition of a vegetable or salad will complete the meal. And don't worry if you have some leftovers–they keep and reheat well.

Some of these recipes are variations on familiar dishes–such as Shore-side Pot Pie, with fish and vegetables under a fluffy biscuit crust. Others are a little out of the ordinary and make a tasty change of pace, like the Italian Rustic Fish Pie, layering fish and vegetables with ricotta cheese. These recipes all invite variations, using different fish, shellfish or vegetables. The Salmon Pie with Oat Topping and Shore-side Pot Pie are quick and easy to prepare, good for busier days. The other recipes may take longer but are worth it.

Read on and you will find a selection of delicious, warming and cozy seafood tarts and pies. We're sure you'll agree that they take the chill off winter and put a glow in any appetite.

• Cheesy Crab Turnovers
• Fisherman's Pie
• Italian Rustic Fish Pie
• Salmon Pie With Oat Topping
• Shore Side Pot Pie
• Shrimp Goat Cheese Tart