I made empanadas for the first time! They were really stinking good so I’m definitely going to have to make them again. I filled them with pork carnitas and Monterey Jack cheese. Next time I want to try a sweet version. Filling: 2 lb Pork Shoulder 1 teaspoon Smoked Paprika ½ teaspoon Cayenne Pepper 1Continue reading “Carnitas Empanadas”
Category Archives: pies
Pesto Chicken & Vegetable Pie
Happy New Years Eve, everyone! It’s a quiet night in with a Pesto Chicken Pie for us. You can use whichever vegetables you prefer, and it’s a great way to get picky eaters to get their vegetables in. 1 large Chicken Breasts; cubed 1 cup Broccoli Florets 1 cup Onion; chopped ½ cup Carrot; mincedContinue reading “Pesto Chicken & Vegetable Pie”
Chicken Cottage Pie
I know, I know. Cottage pie is filled with beef and not chicken. But I love to switch it up from time to time. Whatever you’d like to call it, it was stinking amazing! I actually ended up liking it more than the traditional cottage or shepherd’s pie. Filling: 2 large Chicken Breasts; cubed 1Continue reading “Chicken Cottage Pie”
Baked Pesto Chicken Pie
Pesto sounded so good tonight! I’m looking after my folks’ farm while they’re on vacation and they don’t have any mozzarella, so I improvised and used gournay cheese and parmesan. It turned out so delicious and creamy. 2 large Chicken Breasts; cubed ½ cup Onion; minced 2 cloves Garlic; minced Salt and Pepper to taste 3Continue reading “Baked Pesto Chicken Pie”
Leftover Thanksgiving Skillet Turkey Pot Pie
Day 11 of my 8 week #PantryChallenge No grocery shopping, no take-out and no deliveries. Man, this has been such a fun challenge! This is my favorite thing to do with Thanksgiving leftovers. The crust is so flaky and the gravy makes it deliciously decadent! 2 Puff Pastry Pie Shells 1 large Egg for eggContinue reading “Leftover Thanksgiving Skillet Turkey Pot Pie”
Sweet Onion and Tomato Pie
I’d never added tomato to my Sweet Onion Pie before and I’m so glad I did! My local store had a sale on Walla Walla onions and I couldn’t help myself from making this nostalgic treat. You can, of course, use any variety of sweet onion. I love using locally sourced produce and I’m soContinue reading “Sweet Onion and Tomato Pie”
Cheesy Beef and Veggie Pie
More experimenting in the kitchen! Cheesy Meat and Veggie Pie with a hash brown crust. I wanted to make my normal pie crust but the store is out of the ingredients I need to make a Celiac’s friendly dough. Crust: 2 bags frozen Hash Browns; drained ½ cup Butter; melted 1 cup Parmesan Cheese 2Continue reading “Cheesy Beef and Veggie Pie”
Braided Fruit Tartlets
I love these flaky little tarts! They’re sweet, tangy, buttery and so delicious! My amazing mother manage to find me a huge bag of flour as well as a GIANT 25 pound bag of rice, so expect some hardcore cooking and baking! I’ll include the recipe for the laminated puff pastry shell in another postContinue reading “Braided Fruit Tartlets”
Individual Chicken Pot Pies
Chicken Pot Pie is such an amazing winter dish! It’s warm, rich and so inviting! I make it several times a month and just can’t get enough of it! These tiny servings are so cute and convenient! Be sure that your mugs are oven safe beforehand. 2 large Chicken Breasts; cooked & cubed 3 CeleryContinue reading “Individual Chicken Pot Pies”
Sweet Onion Pie
I don’t have much of a sweet tooth, so my favorite types of pies are the more savory ones. Sweet onion pies are one of my absolutely favorites! It’s slightly sweet, but that sweetness balances out the savoriness of the cheese and crust. 3 large White Onions; thinly sliced 3 Tablespoons Butter 2 cloves Garlic;Continue reading “Sweet Onion Pie”