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Ratatouille and goat’s cheese pie
Makes 8
INGREDIENTS
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 onion, finely chopped
2 garlic cloves, chopped
2 zucchinis, diced
1 eggplant, diced
1 large red capsicum, seeds removed and diced
2 tablespoons tomato paste
400g can peeled and diced tomato
2 sprigs thyme Salt and pepper
120g soft goat’s cheese, crumbled
2 sheets short crust pastry, thawed
2 sheets puff pastry, thawed
METHOD
1.Heat oil in a large
a further 3 minutes, stirring, until vegetables are lightly golden and just beginning to soften.
2.Stir in tomato paste, canned tomato and ¾ cup water. Stir to mix and sprinkle over thyme leaves. Reduce heat to medium low, cover and simmer for
3.Remove lid and allow sauce to simmer for 5 minutes or until sauce has thickened and excess juice has evaporated. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Allow to cool.
4.Preheat the pie maker until the ‘Ready’ light illuminates.
5.Prepare the pastry bases and tops. Use L cup of filling per pie and top with a little of the goat’s cheese.
6.Close lid and cook for
7.Remove the pies with a plastic heat proof spatula and cool slightly.
Salmon, dill and brie pie
Makes 8
INGREDIENTS
350g smoked salmon, diced
2 tablespoons chopped dill
2 green onions, finely sliced
200g very cold brie, cut into large dice
2 sheets short crust pastry, thawed
2 sheets puff pastry, thawed
METHOD
1.Combine salmon, dill and green onions and brie and mix well.
2.Preheat the pie maker until the ‘Ready’ light illuminates.
3.Prepare the pastry bases and tops. Use L cup of filling per pie.
4.Close the lid and cook for
5.Remove the pies with a plastic heat proof spatula and cool slightly
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