CHICKEN, HAM & ASPARAGUS PICNIC PIE
Create a showstopping picnic pie with chicken, ham, asparagus and pistachios. It takes a bit of effort, but it's well worth it and can be made ahead
Provided by Barney Desmazery
Categories Lunch
Time 3h30m
Yield Serves 10-12
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Trim the woody ends off the asparagus (see pic 1 in step by step above) ), bring a large pan of salted water to the boil and cook them for 2 mins, then lift into a bowl of iced water. Slice the tips off the asparagus and set aside. Cut each chicken breast into long two-finger-thick strips (pic 2), then wrap the prosciutto slices around some of the asparagus spears and chicken strips (pic 3) and set aside. Using your hands, scrunch the sausagemeat with the pistachios in a bowl, season with the cayenne and lots of black pepper, then set aside.
- Cut a piece of baking parchment to fit the bottom and sides of a lightly buttered 2-litre terrine dish or loaf tin, leaving an overhang (pic 4). To make the pastry, tip the flour into a bowl with 2 tsp salt and the mustard powder, then grate in a small pinch of nutmeg. Put the lard, butter and milk in a pan with 250ml water and heat until the fats have completely melted. Pour into the flour and beat with a wooden spoon until combined. Tip onto your work surface and knead briefly until it all comes together.
- Take 2/3 of the dough and wrap the rest so it doesn't dry out. Roll it out into a rectangle to line the dish with an overhang. Lay the dough into the dish and, using your fingers, press it into the bottom, corners and up the sides (pic 5).
- Take 1/4 of the sausage mixture and pat it into a shape that will fit the dish, then lay it in. Now build up the pie with alternate layers of the asparagus, chicken strips and sausagemeat (pic 6), pressing down the mixture with your hands as you go, finishing with a bulging top layer of sausagemeat.
- Brush the overhanging pastry with the beaten egg, then roll out the remainder and drape it over the top of the pie filling (pic 7). Press the edges together gently, then use a small knife to trim the pastry (pic 8). Crimp the edges by pinching your fingers (pic 9) and use pastry trimmings to decorate the top, if you like. Brush with egg and pierce three holes along the top.
- Heat oven to 200C/180C fan/gas 6 with a baking sheet in it. Place the pie on the hot sheet and bake for 1 hr 45 mins. Lower the heat to 180C/160C fan/gas 4 if the pie is browning too much. When the pie has 20 mins left, brush the top with more egg and season with flaky sea salt. (Don't worry if some juice leaks out of the side.) It's ready when the pastry is dark golden brown or when a digital cooking thermometer inserted through one of the holes reads 70C or more. Leave to cool, then chill. Can be made up to three days ahead. To serve, carefully remove from the tin, place on a board and slice. Make a salad with the asparagus tips, shallot rings, salad leaves and French dressing, if you like.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 776 calories, Fat 46 grams fat, SaturatedFat 17 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 50 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 4 grams sugar, Fiber 6 grams fiber, Protein 38 grams protein, Sodium 2.9 milligram of sodium
ZUCCHINI AND HAM PIE WITH DILL
Make and share this Zucchini and Ham Pie with Dill recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Just Call Me Martha
Categories Ham
Time 45m
Yield 1 pie, 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Saute onion, zucchini and garlic in olive oil for approximately 8 minutes or until crisp tender.
- Remove from heat Mix together ham, swiss cheese, sour cream, dill weed, salt and pepper.
- Spoon into a half-baked pie shell.
- Mix melted butter, bread crumbs and parmesan cheese together and sprinkle on top of ham and cheese mixture.
- Bake at 350 degrees for 35 minutes.
- Let stand 10 minutes before serving.
PORK PIE (RAISED)
An old English recipe for the still popular Raised Pork Pie. Eaten cold, served in a small wedge, with a nice green salad and some pickles, it's delicious, and worth the effort.
Provided by Judi Caston
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 3h20m
Yield 1 Pie, 6-8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- Put first four ingredients into a saucepan, cover with water.
- Heat to a simmer for 20 minutes, then boil to reduce liquid to about half to three quarters of a cup.
- Strain and cool.
- Mix pork with spices and herbs, salt and pepper.
- Bring milk,water and lard to a boil, gradually beat it into the flour and salt in a bowl.
- Knead 3-4 minutes.
- Roll out two thirds of the pastry, line an 8" spring form pan.
- Add the meat mixture and 4 Tbsp.
- of the meat stock to the pie case.
- Roll out remaining dough to form lid, seal edges well with water.
- Make a hole in center of pie.
- Glaze with beaten egg.
- Bake at 425 degrees for 30 minutes.
- Cover loosely with foil, reduce heat to 350 degrees, and bake a further two and a half hours.
- Cool pie.
- Warm the remaining jellied stock, then pour into the center hole in the pie.
- Chill.
- Note: If you don't have bones for the stock, use 2 tsp.
- of Gelatine to 1/2 pint stock.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 897, Fat 55.8, SaturatedFat 20.6, Cholesterol 137.8, Sodium 471.5, Carbohydrate 60.1, Fiber 2.4, Sugar 0.7, Protein 35.1
NOT THE SAME OLD CHICKEN RECIPE
This golden glazed chicken is named for the commets it elicits. It really does taste special. I got it from my "Calling All Cooks Cookbook" and tried it, we thought it was great. Hope you enjoy eating it as much as my family did.
Provided by Holly B.
Categories Chicken
Time 1h50m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Place chicken in a greased 9 by 13 pan. Remove the skin for better flavor penetration optional. In a small bowl combine together mayonnaise, onion soup mix, dressing and preserves. Stir well and then spread over chicken. Cover with foil tightly or lid and place in a preheated 375 degree oven for 1 hour and 30 minutes. Serve with rice if desired.
FRIED TRIPE
Another way to use those organs that are becoming the "posh" thing in expensive restaurants. A delicacy that has been enjoyed by slaves and African-Americans for years. Mexicans use it in their Menunudo.
Provided by mightyro_cooking4u
Categories Beef Organ Meats
Time 1h10m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Heat oil to 350 degrees F. Boil tripe until tender. Allow to cool enough to handle. Cut tripe into strips or cubes. Mix flour, salt, and both peppers. Dredge tripe in flour mixture. Fry until golden brown. Drain on paper towels.
OLD ENGLISH POSH PICNIC RAISED CHICKEN AND HAM PIE
I will not pretend that this pie is easy or quick to make, however, if you want to impress your friends or family with a sensational "posh" English raised pie then this is the recipe for you! Tender chunks of chicken with pork sausage meat and ham are encased in crisp hot water crust pastry, liberally seasoned with spices and herbs; this pie makes a simply stunning centrepiece for any Glyndebourne style picnic event or for a special celebratory cold buffet, such as weddings, christenings or anniversaries. The pastry used in this pie recipe is hot water crust pastry, which is a direct descendant of "coffer" paste that was used to encase and protect meat whilst it cooked centuries ago - the pies then being called "coffyns"! The pastry is shaped by hand whilst it is still warm, and is excellent for using with intricate pie moulds - the technique is known as "hand raised" and pies made this way are called "raised pies". The pastry is easy to make, but MUST be kept warm whilst you are using it - I keep mine warm over a pan of simmering water. This pastry is excellent for all types of traditional raised pies, such as Game pies, Pork pies and Veal and Ham pies. (Preparation time includes the one day needed for the pie to cool down and then for jellied stock to be added, and then allowing for the jellied stock to set.)
Provided by French Tart
Categories Savory Pies
Time P1DT2h30m
Yield 1 Hand Raised Chicken and Ham Pie, 8-10 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 21
Steps:
- HOT WATER CRUST PASTRY.
- Sift the flour and salt into a bowl, making a well in the centre.
- Place the water, butter and lard into a saucepan, when the butter and lard has melted bring it all to the boil. Take off the heat.
- Pour the mixture into the centre of the flour. Working very quickly, mix with a wooden spoon. Then knead with hands to produce a smooth and elastic dough. Allow to rest in a warm place for 15 to 20 minutes.
- (This pastry must be used whilst still warm, otherwise it will become brittle and hard to mould. I keep mine in a small pan over gently simmering water.).
- Proceed with your recipe, as below.
- PIE FILLING.
- Place all the pie-filling ingredients in to a large mixing bowl, including the herbs, spices and seasonings. Mix thoroughly with your hands - it's messy, but it's the best way to get everything well amalgamated!
- JELLIED STOCK.
- Heat the chicken or vegetable stock. Mix the gelatine with a little cold water until it is spongy and smooth, gradually add the hot stock to the gelatine and mix thoroughly. Set aside until it is needed.
- MAKING THE PIE.
- Grease an 8" round loose-bottom pie/cake tin or a special decorative pie mould - grease it liberally with melted butter or lard.
- Pre-heat the oven to 180C/350F/Gas Mark 3.
- Take two-thirds of the warm pastry, form into a large, flat disc and put in the bottom of the tin or pie mould. Gently press and mould until the pastry covers the base and sides of the tin, keeping it as even as possible.
- Fill the pastry pie case with the pie filling mixture - packing it down well.
- Moisten the top edges of the pastry with the beaten egg. Roll out the remaining pastry and cut a circle or oblong to fit the top of the tin. Place over the filling and seal the edges, without pressing the pastry down too heavily. Trim the edges. Make a hole in the top centre of the pie and use any pastry trimmings to make pastry leaves and decorative trimmings. Press these onto the top of the pie and glaze the whole thing with beaten egg.
- Now lay a sheet of foil over the top and bake for 2 hours, then remove from the oven. Leave the pie for 30-45 minutes to firm up, then turn up the oven temperature to 190C/375F/Gas Mark 5. Carefully remove the pie from the tin and brush the pastry all over with the remaining beaten egg. If the sides show any sign of bulging, encircle the pie with a band of silicone paper (parchment) and tie with string.
- Return the pie to the oven and as the pastry continues baking it will firm up (if you used the paper, you will gradually be able to peel it away, but add a little more egg to the unglazed parts) and all the pastry will brown - it will take approximately 30 minutes. As the top will brown before the sides, it will need to be protected with foil while the sides finish browning.
- When the pie is a glowing golden colour, remove from the oven, leave to cool, then cover and chill.
- Meanwhile have the jellied stock warmed slightly (by sitting it in a bowl of hot water), then cool it to the syrupy stage and pour it into the pie very gradually through a funnel, in to the centre steam hole (as much as it will take). Chill again to give the jelly a chance to set and then - believe it or not - it's ready to serve!
- Serve with assorted fresh salads, pickles, mustard, chutney and relishes. Will pie keep for up to 5 days in a cool place or the fridge.
- This freezes very well, defrost overnight, sitting the pie on a wire rack to avoid the pastry becoming soggy.
- Wrap the pie for a picnic in greaseproof paper and cut the pie into slices when you arrive at your destination.
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