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Sunday, November 29, 2009

Easy Turkey/Chicken Pot Pie (Mmmm!)


Perfect for leftover Thanksgiving turkey!  I make this often in the winter months - it's easier and quicker than it sounds.

Filling:
1/3 C. butter or marg.
1/3 C. flour
1 T. onion flakes
1 T. chicken soup base
1/4 tsp. pepper
1/2 tsp. salt
1-3/4 C. water
2/3 C. milk
2 C. leftover turkey/chicken, diced
1 (10 oz.) pkg. frozen peas & carrots (or whatever vegetables you like)

Heat butter over low heat until melted.  Stir in flour, onion flakes, soup base, salt & pepper until smooth.  Add water &  milk, stirring constantly.  Heat to boiling and boil for 1 minute while stirring.  Stir in turkey/chicken and vegetables; set aside.

Use pre-made/store bought pie crust, or make this:

Celery Pastry
2/3 C. margarine/shortening (softened)
2 C. flour
2 tsp. celery salt
4 T. cold water

Cut shortening into flour and celery salt until crumbly.  Add water a little at a time, tossing with fork until moistened.  Gather pastry into a ball.  Roll out 2/3 of dough to fill pie plate.  Line plate with pastry & pour in filling.  Roll out remaining dough and place over the top.  Fold under edges & flute.  Cut sllits in top and bake at 425 for 30-35 minutes until browned.  (This recipe is easily doubled and put into a 9 x 13 pan.)

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