Recipes for pie fillings (cont).

Steak ‘N’ Kidney

 

Makes 8 pies

450g steak and kidney mix

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2 tablespoons plain flour

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1 tablespoon oil

4 shallots, finely chopped

1/3 cup beef stock

Note: Steak and kidney mix is readily available from the butcher.

1.Toss steak and kidney mix in flour.

2.Heat oil in a frypan and brown the steak and kidney mix. Add the shallots and cook for 5 minutes.

3.Add stock and simmer until liquid reduces and thickens.

Recipe suitable to freeze.

Spicy Lamb

Makes 8 pies

450g lamb, cut into 1cm cubes

1/4 teaspoon ground cummin

1/4 teaspoon ground coriander

2 tablespoons brown sugar

1 tablespoon dry sherry

21/2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce

21/2 tablespoons fruit chutney

1/4 teaspoon chilli sauce

1.Heat a little oil in a frypan. Cook lamb, cummin and coriander until lamb has browned.

2.Reduce heat and add remaining ingredients. Simmer until liquid reduces and thickens.

Hint: Left-over lamb roast can be used.

Recipe suitable to freeze.

Chicken and Vegetable

Makes 8 pies

1 tablespoon butter or margarine

5 shallots, peeled and finely chopped

3bacon rashers, rind removed and finely chopped

200g button mushrooms, finely sliced

1 tablespoon plain flour

1 cup chicken stock

220g cooked chicken, finely chopped

150g cooked mixed vegetables (e.g. carrot, zucchini, peas)

1 teaspoon mixed herbs ground black pepper to taste

1.Heat a little oil in a frypan, add shallots and bacon. Cook for 3 minutes.

2.Add mushrooms and cook for a further 3 minutes.

3.Reduce heat, gradually add flour and cook for 2 minutes.

4.Add stock and bring to the boil, stirring constantly.

5.Add remaining ingredients. Cook until heated through.

Recipe suitable to freeze.

Fruit ‘N’ Nut Chicken

Makes 8 pies

300g cooked chicken, finely chopped

1/2 cup dried apricots, finely chopped

1/2 cup walnuts, finely chopped

1/4 cup sultanas

21/2 tablespoons mayonnaise

1/4 teaspoon paprika

Combine all ingredients.

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Sunbeam PM040 manual Spicy Lamb, Chicken and Vegetable, Fruit ‘N’ Nut Chicken

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