{"id":1326,"date":"2026-03-03T13:39:09","date_gmt":"2026-03-03T13:39:09","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/slimmingworld.wpenginepowered.com\/blog\/?p=1326"},"modified":"2026-03-03T13:39:09","modified_gmt":"2026-03-03T13:39:09","slug":"british-pie-week-how-will-you-top-yours","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.slimmingworld.co.uk\/blog\/british-pie-week-how-will-you-top-yours\/","title":{"rendered":"Slimming World pies"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>It&#8217;s British Pie Week \u2013 which means a big comfort food cook-off is on the cards&#8230; Whatever your pie preference, we\u2019ve got you covered with our tasty, slimming-friendly versions of your favourites \u2013 just add mushy peas (and maybe a portion of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.slimmingworld.co.uk\/recipes\/swip-free-chips\">Slimming World chips<\/a>?) for the pie-fect plate!<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.slimmingworld.co.uk\/offers\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"145\" src=\"https:\/\/www.slimmingworld.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Small-CTA-UltimateFakeawaysCookbook_SlimmingWorldBlog.jpg\" alt=\"Slimming World's Ultimate Fakeaways cookbook - free recipe book worth \u00a34.95\/\u20ac7.95 - terms and conditions apply - click here to find out more.\" class=\"wp-image-15447\"\/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"potato-topped-pies\">Potato-topped pies<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>While you absolutely can have pastry pies on the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.slimmingworld.co.uk\/blog\/the-science-behind-food-optimising\/\">Slimming World plan<\/a>, choosing a potato-topped one can keep the dish really low in Swips or, even better, Free. That\u2019s because potatoes are on our list of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.slimmingworld.co.uk\/blog\/discover-slimming-world-free-foods\/\">fantastic Free Foods<\/a>, which can be eaten in unlimited amounts, so there\u2019s no weighing, no measuring and no worries about eating to satisfy your appetite.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Top tip: If you fancy a tasty twist, swap spuds for mashed sweet potatoes, butternut squash or celeriac instead<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.slimmingworld.co.uk\/recipes\/cheese-topped-cumberland-pie\">Cumberland pie<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.slimmingworld.co.uk\/recipes\/cheese-topped-cumberland-pie\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"600\" src=\"http:\/\/slimmingworld.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/cumberland-pie-header-pie-week-slimming-world-blog.jpg\" alt=\"cumberland-pie-header-pie-week-slimming-world-blog\" class=\"wp-image-2774\" style=\"width:501px;height:501px\"\/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.slimmingworld.co.uk\/recipes\/lentil-shepherd-s-pie\">If meat-free is a must for you, this lentil shepherd&#8217;s pie serves up serious satisfaction<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.slimmingworld.co.uk\/nearest-group-search\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/slimmingworld.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Group-CTA-Square-New.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7714\"\/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"pastry-topped-pies\">Pastry-topped pies<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>For the pie-purists who love a pastry top, we&#8217;ve got the ideal pie for you to try. Choose a lattice-top for a lighter pie \u2013 or plump for a proper pastry lid&#8230; the choice is yours!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.slimmingworld.co.uk\/recipes\/steak-and-mushroom-pies\">Steak pie<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/www.slimmingworld.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/steak-and-mushroom-pies_500px.jpg\" alt=\"pastry-topped steak and mushroom pie\" class=\"wp-image-15680\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>If you fancy a change, replace the beef with skinless chicken breast, or leave the meat out completely (you could add cubes of peeled potato or sweet potato instead).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.slimmingworld.co.uk\/recipes\/mushroom-pies\">Mushroom pie<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.slimmingworld.co.uk\/recipes\/mushroom-pies\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/www.slimmingworld.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Body-MushroomPies-DiabetesUK_SlimmingWorldBlog.jpg\" alt=\"diabetes UK recipes\" class=\"wp-image-11745\"\/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>This diamond of a dish features more than four varieties of mushrooms!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Deliciously Free side dishes<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/slimmingworld.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/MushyPeas-MushyPeas-SlimmingWorldBlog.jpg\" alt=\"Mushy peas\" class=\"wp-image-7643\" style=\"object-fit:cover;width:500px;height:500px\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Almost all vegetables \u2013 including mushy peas \u2013 are Free Foods, so you can add as much to your plate as you like.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Potatoes cooked without fat are also a Free Food. Chipped, boiled, baked, mashed or roasted&#8230; the choice is yours!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.slimmingworld.co.uk\/recipes\/slimming-world-air-fryer-chips\">Slimming World chips<\/a><br><a href=\"https:\/\/www.slimmingworld.co.uk\/recipes\/roast-potatoes\">Roast potatoes<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>More for members<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/slimmingworld.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/MoreForMembers-Pies-v2.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8375\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p><strong>Still searching for your dream Pie Week recipe? Our member website is packed with ideas, from a spicy cowboy pie to a fisherman\u2019s feast<\/strong> <strong>\u2013<\/strong> <strong> and we&#8217;ve even got pies for pudding!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.slimmingworld.co.uk\/group-or-online-membership\"><strong>Join now to unlock our hearty pie collecti<\/strong><\/a><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.slimmingworld.co.uk\/group-or-online-membership\">on<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.slimmingworld.co.uk\/offers\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/www.slimmingworld.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Large-CTA-UltimateFakeawaysCookbook_SlimmingWorldBlog.jpg\" alt=\"Slimming World's Ultimate Fakeaways cookbook - free recipe book worth \u00a34.95\/\u20ac7.95 - from 15th February to 7th March 2026 - terms and conditions apply - click here to find out more.\" class=\"wp-image-15452\"\/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n    <section class=\"block-embedded-widget-area alignwide\">\n        \t\t\t<section id=\"mm-newsletter-widget-3\" class=\"widget mm-newsletter-widget\">\t\n\t\t<div id=\"mm-newsletter-widget\" class=\"mm-newsletter-widget-form\" data-thanks_page=\"0\" data-thanks_page_url=\"\" data-thanks_page_new_window=\"0\">\n            <div class=\"wrapper\">\n                <aside>\n                    <header>\n                        <h2>Free 7-day eating plan<\/h4>\n                    <\/header>\n                    <p>You&#8217;ll also get our email newsletter with recipes, inspiration and exciting special offers<\/p>\n                <\/aside>\n\n                <div class=\"form-wrapper\">\n                    <form action=\"https:\/\/www.slimmingworld.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1326\" method=\"post\" id=\"newsletter-form\">\n\n                        <fieldset>\n                            <label class=\"input-label\">First name<\/label>\n                            <input type=\"text\" name=\"firstName\" placeholder=\"Enter your first name\" title=\"Enter your first name\" required>\n                        <\/fieldset>\n\n                        <fieldset>\n                            <label class=\"input-label\">Email address<\/label>\n                            <input type=\"email\" name=\"email\" placeholder=\"Enter your email address\" title=\"Enter your email address\" required>\n                        <\/fieldset>\n\n                        <fieldset>\n                                                            <div class=\"input-radio\">\n                                    <input id=\"classic-menu\" class=\"classic-menu\" type=\"radio\" name=\"menuType\" value=\"Classic\" checked>\n                                    <label for=\"classic-menu\">\n                                        I&#8217;d like the classic menu                                    <\/label>\n                                <\/div>\n                                                                                        <div class=\"input-radio\">\n                                    <input id=\"vegetarian-menu\" class=\"vegetarian-menu\" type=\"radio\" name=\"menuType\" value=\"Vegetarian\">\n                                    <label for=\"vegetarian-menu\">\n                                        I&#8217;d like the vegetarian menu                                    <\/label>\n                                <\/div>\n                                                                                        <div class=\"input-radio\">\n                                    <input id=\"vegan-menu\" class=\"vegan-menu\" type=\"radio\" name=\"menuType\" value=\"Vegan\">\n                                    <label for=\"vegan-menu\">\n                                        I&#8217;d like the vegan menu                                    <\/label>\n                                <\/div>\n                                                    <\/fieldset>\n\n                        <div class=\"button-wrapper\">\n                            <div class=\"g-recaptcha\" data-sitekey=\"6LdLR7cZAAAAAFDxo_6diZKq91dLeqE45o9GkrNL\" data-theme=\"light\" data-size=\"normal\"><\/div>\n                            <button class=\"submit is-secondary animation-light-background\" type=\"submit\" name=\"submit\">Sign me up<\/button>\n                        <\/div>\n                    <\/form>\n\n                    <p class=\"message-success\">Thank you for signing up. 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