Pacific Cod Hand Pies

Hand pies go by many different names around the world, whether you're referring to an empanada, samosa, spanakopita or even a pierogi. Today we're calling these delicious little pockets, hand pies or pasties, in honor of St. Patrick's Day and the history of the Irish and this dish. 

In Ireland, hand pies were a popular lunch item among hardworking laborers. These pies were not only filling and delicious but also designed to be eaten without the need for utensils. With the extra crust around the filling, the hand pies served as a little handle to eat with, making it the perfect on-the-go meal for workers. Make the most of your St. Patrick's day with these pies in one hand and a Guinness in the other!

Have a happy and safe St. Patrick's Day and may the luck of the Irish be with all who try these tasty hand pies!

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 AUTHOR PROFILE

Nicole is the in-house Chef at Wild For Salmon as well as a Recipe Developer and Food Photographer from Allentown, Pennsylvania with an Associate degree from The Culinary Institute of America. Her first memories are of planting seeds with her father and grandfather in their elaborate gardens and sharing their abundant harvests with friends and neighbors. The spark of both pride and joy she felt when sharing this food with others and seeing the happiness it brought them was what inspired her to pursue the culinary arts from a young age. Nicole has spent time exploring the Hudson Valley and Philadelphia food scenes, but her current home in the rolling hills of Central PA is where she most enjoys combining her two passions; exploring the outdoors, and good food.