Some dinners just feel better with a crust involved. Whether it’s a bubbling pizza or a golden savory pie, these recipes bring comfort, flavor, and a little bit of wow without being overcomplicated.
You don’t need a ton of ingredients or skills—just a good dough (or phyllo sheet), some cheese, and something tasty to tuck inside.
So if you’re in the mood for flaky, crispy, cheesy, or bold, here are 8 pizza and savory pie ideas that make dinner feel like a win.
1. The Only Pizza Dough Recipe You’ll Ever Need
This dough’s sturdy but tender, flexible enough for deep-dish or thin crust, and comes together with basic pantry stuff. It’s the kind of recipe you make once and just start using all the time.
Works for pizza night, flatbreads, even calzones if you’re feeling ambitious.
2. Broccoli Rabe & Olive Pizza
The kind of pizza that makes you forget it’s vegetarian. Broccoli rabe gives it a slightly bitter edge, while the olives keep things salty and punchy. Throw in some melty cheese and a little garlic, and it’s dinner you’ll actually crave again.
3. Butternut Squash & Sage Pizza
Roasted butternut, fresh sage, and gooey cheese come together for something that feels fancy but totally doable. It’s sweet, earthy, and rich—perfect for fall but honestly good all year if you’ve got squash on hand.
4. Cherry Tomato Pizza
Tomatoes go all jammy and juicy in the oven, making this pizza taste fresh and bright but still melty and warm. It’s simple and quick—especially good for late summer when tomatoes are everywhere.
Add basil or fresh mozzarella if you want to level it up.
5. Spiced Lamb Pie with Fresh Herbs & Olives
Deep, rich spices like cinnamon and cumin give this one a ton of flavor. It’s kind of like a savory meat pie meets holiday comfort food.
Wrapped in a golden, flaky crust with herbs and olives tucked in for balance—it’s dinner and then some.
6. Zucchini Phyllo Pie
Zucchini gets shredded and baked into crisp layers of phyllo, mixed with cheese and herbs for something that’s both light and hearty. It’s the kind of thing that works for dinner or lunch the next day—and somehow still feels like a treat.
7. Cheesy Greens Phyllo Pie
Greens like spinach, kale, or chard all baked into golden, crunchy phyllo with a ton of cheesy goodness in between. It’s a great way to clear out the veggie drawer, and it holds up great even after cooling.
You’ll want to eat the crispy corners first.
8. Rustic Dinner Galette
This one’s flexible—you can fill it with whatever veggies or cheese you’ve got. The crust folds over the filling all casual-like, and bakes up golden and crisp.
It looks impressive but feels laid back, like something you’d bring to a chill dinner party or throw together on a Sunday night.
Davin is a jack-of-all-trades but has professional training and experience in various home and garden subjects. He leans on other experts when needed and edits and fact-checks all articles.