Oct 3, 2017
Chicken and Mushroom Pie
Ingredients
1 tbsp olive oil
500g chicken thigh fillets, trimmed, cut into 3cm cubes
2 x 250g punnets Swiss Brown Mushrooms, cleaned, trimmed, thickly sliced
50g butter
35g (1/4 cup) plain flour
1½ tsp mixed spice
500ml (2 cups) milk
1 cup frozen peas
2 sheets puff pastry, thawed in the fridge
1 egg yolk
Salt and pepper, to season
Directions
Heat the oil in a large frying pan over medium-high heat. Season the chicken with salt and pepper. In batches, cook the chicken for 5 minutes, turning, until browned, then remove from the pan and set aside.
Add the mushrooms, cook for 4 minutes or until golden, tossing the pan frequently, then remove and set aside.
Reduce the heat to medium. Melt the butter in the pan, then stir in the flour and mixed spice. Cook for 1 minute before gradually whisking in the milk until thickened slightly.
Return the chicken and mushrooms to the pan and season to taste with salt and pepper. Cook for a further 2 minutes or until sauce thickens. Transfer the mixture to a bowl and allow to cool.
Preheat the oven to 190°C. Remove the pastry sheets from the fridge and cut each sheet in half and place one on top of the other. Using a rolling pin, roll the pastry out to a 4mm-thick rectangle that fits the size of a rectangular 1.5-2L baking dish.
Stir the frozen peas through the pie filling mixture to combine, then transfer to the baking dish. Place the pastry over the top to cover, pressing down on the edges with a fork to seal in the filling. Make a small cross-incision in the centre of the pie to allow the steam to escape.
Brush the egg yolk over the surface of the pie, then bake in the oven for 35-40 minutes or until the pastry is golden. Serve immediately.
May 31, 2016
Mushroom & Cheese Melt Rolls
Ingredients
1 tablespoon olive oil
350g button or Swiss Brown button mushrooms, thinly sliced
1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves
6 dinner bread rolls (of your choice)
2 green onions (shallots), trimmed and thinly sliced
3/4 cup grated mozzarella cheese or cheese blend
Directions
Preheat oven to 200˚C/180˚C fan-forced. Line a baking tray with baking paper.
Heat oil in a medium frying-pan over medium-high heat. Add mushrooms and thyme. Cook, stirring occasionally, for 4-5 minutes until mushrooms are just tender. Season. Set aside to cool slightly.
Meanwhile, using a small sharp knife, cut a small pocket into the top of each bread roll.
Combine cheese and green onions in a bowl. Fill each bread roll with the cooled mushroom mixture then top each with cheese mixture. Place rolls onto baking tray. Bake for 10 minutes or until cheese melts. Serve.
May 31, 2016
Mushroom & Lamb Shank Pot Pies
Ingredients
¼ cup plain flour
4 large lamb shanks, Frenched
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 brown onion, finely chopped
3 garlic cloves, crushed
2 sticks celery, finely chopped
2 medium carrots, diced
300g small button or Swiss Brown Mushrooms, quartered
1 tablespoon fresh rosemary leaves, finely chopped
2 tablespoons tomato paste
2 cups beef stock
400g can diced tomatoes
2 sheets frozen butter puff pastry
1 egg, lightly beaten, for brushing
Directions
Preheat oven to 160˚C / 140˚C fan-forced. Place flour into a large snap-lock bag. Season. Add lamb shanks and toss to coat in flour. Shake off excess. Heat 1 tbs oil in a large ovenproof pan over medium-high heat. Brown lamb shanks until golden. Set aside.
Add remaining 1 tbs oil to the pan. Add onion, garlic, celery, carrots, mushrooms and rosemary. Cook, stirring often, for 3-4 minutes until onion softens.
Stir in tomato paste. Cook for 1 minute. Stir in stock and tomatoes. Cover and bring to the boil. Return lamb shanks to pan. Cover. Bake for 2 hour – 2 1/2 hours until lamb is very tender and sauce has thickened. Set aside to cool slightly.
Remove lamb shanks to a plate. Remove meat from bones, chop and add to mushroom mixture. Spoon into 4 x 1½ cup capacity greased oven-proof dishes (top 10cm wide).
Increase oven to 190°C fan-forced. Place pastry onto a board to defrost. Cut 4 x 11cm rounds from pastry. Top pies with pastry. Press edges with a fork to seal. Brush with egg and cut a small cross into the centre of each. Place pies onto a baking tray lined with baking paper. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until pastry is puffed and golden. Serve.
May 31, 2016
Mushroom & Pork Pinwheels
Ingredients
Mushroom and Pork Filling
400g button, cup or flat mushrooms
3 green onions, chopped
1 teaspoon dried Italian herbs
400g pork mince
1 egg
1 cup fresh breadcrumbs
Pinwheels
3 sheets frozen puff pastry, thawed
150g tub basil pesto, pecorino and cashew dip
1 cup grated tasty cheese
Directions
Mushroom and Pork Filling
Finely chop mushrooms and onions by hand or in a food processor. Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large non-stick frying pan over high heat. Add the mushrooms and onions and cook, stirring for 8 minutes until all of the moisture has evaporated. Stir in herbs. Set aside to cool for 15 minutes (mixture must be cool – you can not add warm mushrooms to cold mince mixture). Drain any excess moisture and transfer to a bowl.
Add mince, egg and breadcrumbs to mushroom mixture. Mix until well combined.
Pinwheels
Preheat oven to 220°C/200°C fan-forced. Line 2 baking trays with baking paper.
Spread dip evenly over 3 pastry sheets, leaving a 2cm border at ends furthest away from you.
Divide mince mixture over dip, using fingertips to help make an even layer. Sprinkle evenly with cheese. Roll up as tightly as possible. Chill for 10 minutes before slicing each roll into 12. Place on trays, cut-side down, allowing room for spreading. Bake for 15-20 minutes until golden and mince is cooked through. Cool slightly before serving.
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