So, I made chicken pot pie last night, unfortunately I was going out so I didn't get a chance to take a picture. Alas, my little greedy monsters didn't leave any potpie to even take a day after picture. This is always the case though. It's an easy dish though. I first made this after Thanksgiving to use leftover turkey meat, which made it taste delicious as the turkey had been seasoned the day before. I got this recipe from Emeril Lagasse's Live show and was very impressed with it.
It starts with a roux of celery and onion sautéed in butter, then added flour, cooking until a light brown. Season with salt and pepper as you add your ingredients is key. Chicken stock and heavy cream is then added and cooked until thickened. This is where you also dump the rest of the filling...shredded/cubed turkey, chicken, or beef pieces (if making beef potpie, use beef stock). Cooked peas and carrots, as well as boiled cubes of potatoes (I leave this out as the crust seems to be enough to me). Place in pie crusted deep dish bowl/stoneware, I normally use pre-made pie crust the ones that have no added sugar are great for savory or sweet pies. Bake for about 30 min, which is until crust is browned. Let sit for about ten minutes and then serve.
I'll make this again, as my monsters really, really love this and look forward to eating it. It also makes me feel good that they are getting a full course meal in one. Meat, starch, veggies, and dairy! ;D
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