Tuesday, November 4, 2008

Chicken Pot Pie



Yes, I made very cute individual chicken pot pies. They turned out very good. here is the recipe, got it off whole foods. It fills 2 ramekins and half of a 5 cup pyrex. I used frozen pie crusts as it was a time saver.

Serves 6

Rotisserie chicken and prepared pie crust make this pot pie supremely easy, yet warmly satisfying. Fresh onions, carrots, celery, and mushrooms sautéed in butter provide a gratifying depth of flavor. A perfect meal for a chilly December day.

Ingredients

3 tablespoons butter, divided
1 medium yellow onion, chopped
2 large carrots, chopped
2 stalks celery, thinly sliced
1 pound button mushrooms, quartered
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 1/2 cups chicken broth
2 cups bite-size pieces rotisserie chicken
1/2 cup heavy cream
1 teaspoon dried thyme
Salt and pepper to taste
1 (9-inch) whole wheat pie crust, in a pie pan
1 prepared whole wheat pie crust top

Method

Preheat oven to 400°F.

Melt 2 tablespoons of the butter in a large heavy skillet. Add the onions, carrots, and celery and cook over medium heat until softened but not browned, about 10 minutes. Set aside in a bowl. Add remaining 1 tablespoon butter to skillet, add mushrooms and cook over medium high heat until they have given off their moisture and are tender, about 10 minutes. Return onion mixture to skillet and stir in flour. Cook for 1 minute. Add broth slowly, while stirring, and bring to simmer. Stir until thickened, then add chicken, cream, thyme and salt and pepper.

Using a slotted spoon, fill pie crust with chicken and vegetable filling. Pour in any remaining liquid until crust is almost filled to the top. Moisten edge of pie crust with water and arrange pie crust top on top, sealing the edges with a fork. Cut slits into the top of the pie. Bake for 30 to 40 minutes, until pie crust is golden brown and filling is bubbling. Set aside to let rest for 10 minutes, then serve.

Nutrition

Per serving (about 10oz/297g-wt.): 380 calories (200 from fat), 22g total fat, 10g saturated fat, 80mg cholesterol, 600mg sodium, 26g total carbohydrate (2g dietary fiber, 5g sugar), 20g protein

Bridal Shower Cake


Well here it is I made it sometime ago, just never posted it. It was chocolate filled with custard and Vanilla butter cream. She said everyone enjoyed it. I also wrote "The last fling before the ring" on it.

Daring Baker October 2008 Challenge

PIZZA

I made chicken afredo. Lots of mushrooms and veggies with chicken and alfredo sauce. it was good. I couldn't get a photo of me tossing it. It turned out really good I still have one dough ball left :) I am glad I worked at Panago pizza for a short time so I knew how to roll the balls and toss it :p

I also made a salmon one.

here are some photos.