Are you tired of the same old meals? Wouldn't you love to make something creative? Well, then it's time you stuffed it. Pizza dough, pie crust, puff pastry, it doesn't matter. All of these options can be stuffed with savory ingredients to create a quick meal.
Are you tired of the same old meals? Wouldn't you love to make something creative? Well, then it's time you stuffed it. Pizza dough, pie crust, puff pastry, it doesn't matter. All of these options can be stuffed with savory ingredients to create a quick meal. Best of all, they're a fun way to sneak in vegetables. It's even a meal where the kids can get involved. Last, but not least, meat pies and calzones are a great way to use up leftovers.
Hearty Chicken Pie Pockets
Serves 4
- 1 pound of leftover white-meat chicken, cut into cubes
- 1 cup of frozen carrots slices
- 1 cup of frozen peas
- 1 cup of frozen chopped onions
- 12 ounce jar of chicken gravy
- Fresh cracked pepper, to taste
- 1 package of refrigerated pie crust
- 1 cup of sharp cheddar cheese
- 2 egg whites, beaten
1. In a large saucepan, combine the chicken, vegetables, and gravy. Bring to a boil and season with the fresh cracked pepper.
2. In the meantime, place the two rounds of pie dough on a floured surface and allow them to come to room temperature. Then sprinkle each round with a half cup of the shredded cheese and press it into the dough.
3. Flip the dough over and place half of the chicken mixture on each round. You will only want to place the filling on one half of the dough, making sure to leave room to crimp the edges.
4. Fold the dough over and crimp the edges with a fork. Carefully place the pockets on a nonstick cookie sheet and brush with the egg whites.
5. Cut slits into the top of each pocket and bake in a 425 degree oven for 15 to 20 minutes or until golden brown.
Of course, you can't forget dessert.
Dark Rocky Road Turnovers
Serves 4
- 1 sheet of puff pastry, thawed
- 1 cup of dark chocolate, cut into small pieces
- 1 cup of toasted walnuts, coarsely chopped
- 1 ½ cups of miniature marshmallows
- 2 egg whites, beaten
- Coarse sugar
1. Cut the puff pastry into four pieces.
2. Place a quarter of the dark chocolate, walnuts, and marshmallows onto each piece of puff pastry.
3. Fold over the pastry, crimp the edges, brush with the egg whites, and top with coarse sugar.
4. Bake in a 400 degree oven for 20 minutes, or until golden brown.
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