EASTER SAVORY PIE (PIZZA RUSTICA) RECIPE BY TASTY
Here's what you need: warm water, sugar, olive oil, instant yeast, all-purpose flour, salt, large eggs, ricotta cheese, fresh parsley, grated pecorino romano, ham, pepperoni, provolone cheese, salami, prosciutto, bread crumbs, large egg
Provided by Matthew Johnson
Categories Breakfast
Yield 16 servings
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the warm water, sugar, olive oil, and instant yeast.
- Add the flour and salt, and mix the dough together with a wooden spoon until it forms a ball. Then knead the dough for 1 minute, or until it feels smooth and springy.
- Cover the dough in the bowl with a kitchen towel or plastic wrap. Let rise in a warm place for 2 hours.
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C).
- In a large bowl, add 10 eggs, ricotta, parsley, and Pecorino Romano. Whisk the mixture until smooth.
- Add the ham, pepperoni, provolone, hard salami, prosciutto, and bread crumbs. Fold in the cubed meats and cheeses. The texture should be thick and slightly wet.
- Once the dough has doubled in size, dump it onto a floured surface, knead for 2 minutes, and shape it into a ball. Roll the dough out to a rough circle, about ¼-inch (½-cm) thick.
- With a pizza cutter or knife, cut out a large disc that is 2 inches (5-cm) wider than a 9-inch (23-cm) springform pan or round baking dish. With the rest of the dough, cut thick strips about 9 inches (23-cm) long and 1 inch (2 cm) thick.
- Transfer the dough disc into the springform pan or baking dish. Gently press the dough against the bottom and sides of the pan, allowing the excess to hang over the sides.
- Pour the egg, cheese, and meat mixture into the pan. Pack the filling down and smooth the top with a spatula.
- Weave the strips of dough on top to create a decorative pattern. Trim any excess dough, then fold and crimp the edges. Brush the top with egg wash.
- Bake the pizza rustica for 2 hours, or until the filling is cooked through and the pizza dough has browned.
- Let the the pizza rustica cool completely. Remove from the pan. Chill in the refrigerator overnight on a wire rack.
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 625 calories, Carbohydrate 44 grams, Fat 34 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 31 grams, Sugar 2 grams
SAVORY SPINACH PIE
Steps:
- In a large skillet, saute onion in butter. Remove from the heat; stir in spinach, salt and nutmeg. , In a large bowl, combine the cottage cheese, cream, cheese and eggs. Stir in spinach mixture. Pour into pastry shell. , Bake at 350° for 45-50 minutes or until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean. Let stand for 5 minutes before cutting.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 327 calories, Fat 20g fat (10g saturated fat), Cholesterol 144mg cholesterol, Sodium 542mg sodium, Carbohydrate 23g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 12g protein.
SAVORY CHICKEN AND MUSHROOM PIE
I revised an old-school chicken pie recipe of my mother's after substituting cream cheese for the milk called in the original. Creamy, and satisfying comfort food at its best.
Provided by kikikim
Time 1h15m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
- Melt butter in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add onion, mushrooms, and celery; cook until vegetables are softened, 4 to 5 minutes. Stir in flour, poultry seasoning, savory, salt, and pepper. Add broth and cream cheese all at once. Cook and stir until thick and bubbly, about 5 minutes.
- Stir in chicken and frozen vegetables. Pour into a 2-quart baking dish. Place puff pastry sheet over the chicken mixture and brush with beaten egg.
- Bake, uncovered, in the preheated oven until puff pastry is golden brown and chicken mixture is bubbly, 20 to 25 minutes. Remove from the oven and let cool for 20 minutes before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 444.1 calories, Carbohydrate 24.1 g, Cholesterol 96.9 mg, Fat 30.8 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 18 g, SaturatedFat 12.7 g, Sodium 528.4 mg, Sugar 1.7 g
TORTILLA CHIP CRUST FOR SAVORY PIE (QUICHE, MEXICAN PIE, ETC.)
Great use for those extra little pieces at the bottom of the bag, or chips that are going slightly stale. It's extremely easy, made with the same method as a graham cracker crust. I find that a blender or food processor works best for getting these crushed finely enough - roughly the same as graham cracker crumbs. If you're using salted chips, be sure to omit or adjust any salt in your recipe.
Provided by ItalianMama
Categories Savory Pies
Time 10m
Yield 1 crust, 6-8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 2
Steps:
- In a small bowl, mix crushed chips and melted butter.
- Pat into the bottom and up the sides of a 9-inch pie plate.
- If using for quiche or anything with a very wet filling, pre-bake at 375 for 5 minutes and allow to cool before filling.
SAVORY MEAT PIE
A friend gave me this recipe after I had mentioned that my meat pies lacked "punch". The pie has a delicious, distinctive flavor thanks to lots of seasonings. Flecks of carrots peek out of each neat slice. My family especially enjoys this dinner when the weather turns chilly. -Paula L'Hirondelle, Red Deer, Alberta
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 1h5m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- In a saucepan, cook potatoes in boiling water until tender; mash and set aside. , Meanwhile, in a large skillet, brown beef until no longer pink; drain. Stir in the next nine ingredients. Simmer for 4-5 minutes. Stir in the potatoes, parsley and chili sauce; remove from the heat. , Place bottom pastry in a 9-in. pie plate; brush with mustard. Add the meat mixture. Top with remaining pastry; seal and flute edges. Cut slits in the top crust. , Brush with milk. Bake at 450° for 10 minutes. Reduce heat to 350° bake 25 minutes longer or until golden brown.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 506 calories, Fat 26g fat (11g saturated fat), Cholesterol 51mg cholesterol, Sodium 802mg sodium, Carbohydrate 50g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 18g protein.
SAVORY CAULIFLOWER PIE
Meet the Cook: If you're looking for a meatless main dish or a hearty side to take to a church potluck or family gathering, this pie is the perfect choice. It's a favorite with my husband and our 14-year-old son, Brett, and daughter Holly, 10. -Debbie Hart, Ft. Wayne, Indiana
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 1h5m
Yield 6-8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- In a bowl, combine croutons and 1/4 cup butter. Press onto the bottom and up the sides of an ungreased 9-in. pie plate. Bake at 375° for 8 minutes or until lightly browned; set aside. , In a large skillet, saute the cauliflower, onion, carrots, garlic, salt and oregano in remaining butter over medium heat for 10 minutes, stirring frequently. Sprinkle 1/2 cup cheese into prepared crust. Top with cauliflower mixture and remaining cheese. , In a bowl, beat the eggs and milk. Pour over pie. Bake, uncovered, at 375° for 30 minutes or until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean and the cauliflower is tender.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 263 calories, Fat 20g fat (11g saturated fat), Cholesterol 101mg cholesterol, Sodium 567mg sodium, Carbohydrate 15g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 8g protein.
SAVORY PIE CRUST
Make this crust for our Herbed Quiche with Blue Cheese. Recipes by Emeril Lagasse, from "Farm to Fork," HarperStudio, New York, 2010, courtesy Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia, Inc.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Breakfast & Brunch Recipes
Yield One 9- or 10-inch pie shell
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Place the flour, salt, and pepper in the bowl of a food processor, and pulse to combine. Add the butter and process until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. While the machine is running, gradually drizzle in the water, processing until the dough comes together to form a ball.
- Transfer the dough to a lightly floured surface and shape it into a flat disk. Wrap it in plastic wrap and refrigerate it for at least 1 hour or up to overnight.
SAVORY GREEN TOMATO PIE
I found this recipe last summer when I had tons of tomatoes from my garden. It's a little different.
Provided by Jennifer S
Categories Other Side Dishes
Time 50m
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- 1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees
- 2. Place sliced tomatoes in colander in the sink in 1 layer. Sprinkle with salt/pepper and allow to drain for 10 minutes
- 3. Layer the tomato slices, basil and onion in the pie shell. Combine the grated cheeses and mayo then mix together. Spread the mixture on top of the tomato slices and bake for 30 minutes or until lightly browned.
SAVORY-CRUST CHICKEN PIE
Everyone will love the hearty combination of vegetables, chicken and sauce in this unique version of chicken potpie. And the tasty homemade crust is so simple to prepare.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 55m
Yield 6-8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- In a large bowl, beat the butter and sour cream until smooth. Beat in egg. Combine the flour, baking powder, salt and sage; gradually add to butter mixture (mixture will be sticky). Spread onto the bottom and up the sides of an ungreased 10-in. pie plate. , For filling, in a large saucepan, saute vegetables in butter over medium heat until crisp-tender. Stir in chicken and soup. Spoon into the crust. Sprinkle with cheese. , Bake at 400° for 30-35 minutes or until lightly browned. Let stand for 10 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 387 calories, Fat 27g fat (15g saturated fat), Cholesterol 126mg cholesterol, Sodium 877mg sodium, Carbohydrate 19g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 17g protein.
SAVORY PUMPKIN PIE SOUP WITH CINNAMON MARSHMALLOWS, PEPITA STREUSEL, AND WHIPPED CRèME FRAîCHE
Provided by Graham Elliot
Categories Soup/Stew Milk/Cream Appetizer Christmas Lunch Spice Pumpkin Fall Winter Anise Cinnamon Clove Christmas Eve Seed Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free
Yield Makes 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 28
Steps:
- Make the pumpkin soup:
- Wrap the cloves, star anise, cinnamon stick, allspice berries, peppercorns, and fresh ginger in cheesecloth and secure with kitchen string.
- In a large heavy pot over moderate heat, melt the butter. Add the onions, garlic, celery, and leeks and sauté until translucent, 5 to 6 minutes. Add the pumpkin, 2 quarts water, and the spice package and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to moderately low and simmer uncovered until the vegetables are tender, about 30 minutes.
- Remove and discard the spice package. Working in small batches, ladle the soup into a blender and purée until smooth. Transfer to a clean large pot then sprinkle with nutmeg and season with salt and pepper. Cover and keep warm until ready to serve. DO AHEAD: Soup can be made in advance and refrigerated, in an airtight container, up to 3 days. Reheat in a large pot over moderate heat, stirring occasionally.
- Make the cinnamon marshmallows:
- In a large bowl or resealable plastic bag, combine marshmallows and cinnamon and gently toss to coat the marshmallows in cinnamon. DO AHEAD: Marshmallows can be prepared in advance and stored, in a resealable plastic bag or an airtight container at room temperature, up to 3 days.
- Make the pepita streusel:
- Arrange a rack in the middle of the oven and preheat to 350°F. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, brown sugar, and salt. Add the butter and, using your hands, rub the ingredients together until the texture resembles coarse cornmeal. Add the pepitas and toss to combine. Spread the mixture on the prepared baking sheet and bake until golden brown, 10 to 12 minutes. Transfer the streusel to a rack to cool, then break it into roughly 1-inch pieces. DO AHEAD: Streusel can be made in advance and stored, in an airtight container at room temperature, up to 3 days.
- Make the whipped crème fraîche:
- In a medium bowl, combine the heavy cream and crème fraîche. Whisk until light and fluffy. Season with salt and pepper. DO AHEAD: Whipped crème fraîche can be made in advance and refrigerated, in an airtight container, up to 2 hours.
- To serve:
- Ladle the warm soup into bowls and garnish with the streusel, marshmallows, and dollops of whipped crème fraîche.
SAVORY SAUSAGE AND SPINACH PIE
Make and share this Savory Sausage and Spinach Pie recipe from Food.com.
Provided by yooper
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 1h25m
Yield 10-12 slices
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 375.
- In a large skillet brown sausage, drain.
- Seperate one of the eggs.
- Set yolk aside.
- In a mixing bowl, stir together remaining eggs, egg white, spinach, cheeses, and spices.
- Stir in sausage.
- Line 9 or 10 inch pie plate with bottom crust.
- Fill with sausage mixture.
- Place top crust over filling- flute edges.
- Combine reserved egg yolk and water and brush the mixture over the crust.
- Bake for 1 1/4 hours or till crust is golden and filling is set.
- Cool in pie plate on wire rack for 10 minutes.
- Serve warm.
ITALIAN SAVORY PIE
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Breakfast & Brunch Recipes
Yield Makes one 9-inch pie
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees with rack in center. Prepare crust: In the bowl of a food processor, combine flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt. Pulse to combine. Add butter; pulse until mixture resembles cornmeal. With processor running, add eggs and process until dough comes together and forms a ball, about 1 minute. Transfer to a lightly floured work surface, and knead until smooth, 3 to 5 minutes.
- Prepare filling: In a large bowl, stir together ricotta, eggs, Parmesan, mozzarella, prosciutto, parsley, and pepper; set aside.
- Divide dough into 2 pieces, one slightly larger than the other. Roll larger piece into a 12-inch circle; gently transfer to a 9-inch glass pie dish. Place filling in pie plate and spread evenly; set aside.
- Roll remaining dough into a 9-by-9-inch square; cut into 1/2-inch wide strips. Using strips, form a lattice pattern over filling. Trim bottom crust, leaving a 1/2-inch overhang. Crimp edges to seal. Brush with egg, and bake until filling is firm, 40 to 45 minutes. Let cool completely before serving.
SAVORY SQUASH PIE
Combine Butternut or Buttercup squash with Feta cheese and leeks to make a savory winter squash pie. Using phyllo dough keeps it light but satisfying.
Provided by admin
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Thaw phyllo dough following package directions.
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
- Peel and seed winter squash. Cut into 1-inch pieces.
- Place on a parchment lined baking sheet and bake in oven for about 30 minutes, or until squash is tender. Remove from oven and cool. Reduce oven temperature to 375 degrees.
- In a large bowl, mash cooked squash. Add parsley, mint, and Feta. Stir to combine.
- Wash and chop the white and light green parts of the leek. Peel and mince the garlic.
- Heat a little olive oil (about 2 teaspoons) in a small frying pan. Add the chopped leek and garlic. Cook until just tender, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat. Add to the squash mixture.
- Grease an 8-inch cake pan. Layer 7 sheets of phyllo dough, brushing each with olive oil, and overlapping each sheet until the entire cake pan is covered.
- Stir a beaten egg into the squash mixture. Spread mixture over the phyllo in the pan.
- Cover with 5 sheets of phyllo dough, once again brushing each sheet with olive oil. Tuck the edges into the side of the pan. Make a few cuts in the top with a knife.
- Bake for 45 minutes, or until the pie is golden brown. Remove from oven and serve warm or at room temperature.
- Note: This recipe will use less than one package of commercial phyllo dough. Save the remainder for another pie or refreeze for future use.
GREEN TOMATO CASSEROLE- OLD FASHIONED SAVORY PIE
This is a very old recipe that my Grandmother had saved. I only remember her making this a few times. As a kid I didn't like it. But now I sure do. Green tomatoes are just awesome! And this recipe makes them even better.
Provided by Kathie Carr
Categories Vegetables
Time 50m
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- 1. Preheat oven to 325 degres. Slice tomatoes about 1/2 inch thick and layer the slices in a buttered glass baking dish. Sprinkle tomatoes with lemon juice, then brown sugar and salt and pepper. In a medium skillet melt butter. Mix the bread crumbs and cracker crumbs together in the pan with the butter. Stir constantly and to mix and lightly brown the crumbs. Sprinkle this over the top of the tomatoes. Bake at 325 degrees until tomatoes are tender but not mushy (about 25-35 min). These may take a little longer depending on your tomatoes.
SAVORY BEEF AND CHEDDAR PIE
I'm not sure where this recipe originated from, my mother used to make it all the time for us. The herbs and spices really make this dish and I wouldn't cut out the sour cream it pairs wonderfully with the pie!
Provided by Amber C.
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 1h35m
Yield 1 Pie, 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 24
Steps:
- Cook ground beef, onion and garlic in a large frying pan over med-high heat for 5-10 min, breaking beef into small pieces until no longer pink and onion is tender.
- Drain grease.
- Add oregano, basil, rosemary, thyme, salt, sugar, pepper, sage and tarragon.
- Mix well, stir in tomato sauce.
- Reduce heat to low, cover and simmer 15 minute.
- Meanwhile, prepare Cheddar Pastry.
- Preheat oven to 425 degrees.
- Sift flour and salt together, stir in cheese.
- Cut in shortening until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Add water, one Tbs at a time, stirring lightly until mixture forms a ball.
- Divide pastry in half.
- Roll one half on floured surface into a 12" circle, place in a 9" pie plate.
- Sprinkle 1/3 of the mozzarella cheese on bottom of pastry.
- Top with 1/3 of the beef mixture.
- Repeat cheese and beef layer twice.
- Roll remaining pastry into a 10" circle, cut steam vents and place on top of the pie.
- Trim pastry edges a 1/2" from the rim and fold pastry under bottom crust, crimp the edges.
- Beat egg with 1 Tbs of water.
- Brush top of pie with egg wash, you will not use it all.
- Bake 15 min @ 425 degrees.
- Reduce oven temp to 350 degrees and continue baking for 20 minute.
- Let pie sit 20 min to set.
- Cut pie into wedges, top with a dollop of sour cream and sprinkle with bell peppers.
SAVORY CHERRY TOMATO PIE
You'll want to double up your piecrust to hold together the flavor-packed filling of this scrumptious savory pie. A cream cheese layer forms the base of the dish, allowing you to get sweet and salty flavors and creamy texture with every bite.
Provided by Annacia
Categories < 4 Hours
Time 1h20m
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
- In a large skillet cook bacon until just done but not crisp. Transfer to paper towel; drain. Reserve 1 tablespoons bacon drippings in skillet; set aside.
- Let pie crust stand at room temperature for 20 minutes. On a lightly floured surface, stack the two piecrusts. Roll from center to edges to form a 12-inch circle. Wrap pastry around a rolling pin; unroll pastry into a 9-inch deep-dish pie plate. (Sides should be 2 to 2 1/2 inches deep). Ease pastry into pie plate, allowing edges to form a loose ruffled or scalloped effect. Gently press pastry into the bottom of pie plate. Sides will not lay flat against pie plate. Prick bottom of pastry.
- Line pastry with a double thickness of foil; bake 10 minutes. Remove foil; bake 5 minutes more. Remove, and reduce heat to 375 degrees F. Sprinkle 1/2 cup of the cheese over the piecrust. Place half the bacon slices around the edge of the crust. Set aside.
- Cook onion in reserved bacon dripping over medium heat until tender. Drain drippings. Set aside.
- Halve 2 cups of the cherry tomatoes, leaving the remaining 2 cups whole. Place the halved and whole tomatoes in a large mixing bowl. Add olive oil, 2 tablespoons of the basil, salt, and 1/4 teaspoons of the pepper. Stir to combine.
- In a separate bowl beat together cream cheese, mayonnaise, egg yolk, cooked onion, lemon peel, and remaining Parmesan, basil, and pepper.
- Spoon cream cheese mixture into pie crust.Top with tomato mixture. Place the remaining bacon slices among the tomatoes, weaving bacon between tomatoes. Gently press tomatoes and bacon into the cream cheese mixture.
- Bake pie until tomatoes just begin to brown, about 35 minutes. (Loosely cover pie with foil if edges brown too quickly.) Let stand 60 minutes.
- Top with leaf lettuce shreds and serve with lemon wedges if desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 432.4, Fat 31.2, SaturatedFat 10, Cholesterol 49.7, Sodium 684.3, Carbohydrate 29.9, Fiber 3.1, Sugar 3.8, Protein 9.1
SAVORY BBQ PIE
Provided by Rodney Henry, Food Network Star Season 9 Finalist
Categories main-dish
Time 2h55m
Yield 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 19
Steps:
- For the BBQ Sauce:
- In a medium saute pan over medium heat, saute peppers and onions until soft using 1 tablespoon oil.
- In a bowl, add ketchup, mustard, molasses, brown sugar and hot sauce. Mix together. Pour over sauteed vegetables and stir. Allow to simmer together for 3 to 5 minutes. Reserve 1/2 cup of BBQ sauce and set aside.
- Preheat smoker to 225 degrees F, over hickory soaked chips.
- Season the pork butt with salt and freshly ground black pepper. Be sure to rub in well. Place onto grill, close top of grill and cook for 1 to 1 1/2 hours. Baste pork with BBQ sauce. Close grill top and cook for another 20 to 30 minutes.
- When ready, slice into 1/2 to 1/4-inch slices. Place pork into a bowl and mix in reserved BBQ sauce.
- For the Pie Crust:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
- Add flour, salt, sugar and shortening to a bowl. Mix together with hands. Add water and mix. Divide into 2 balls.
- Flour your work surface. Roll dough out with a 1/8-inch thickness. Line 1 piece of dough into a 9-inch circular pie dish.
- For the egg wash:
- Beat together the egg and water,
- Add pork to pie dish, then take the second rolled out piece of dough and cover the meat. Pinch the sides together and brush top with egg wash. With a knife, make 3 slits in the top crust. Bake for 50 to 55 minutes or until golden brown.;
SAVORY CHICKEN POT PIE PAULA DEEN
I watched Paula Deen and her guest, Rodney Henry, make this and it looked soooo good! Plus they had such a good time making it. LOL I know there are quite a few good chicken pot pie recipes out there, but when I have the time, I love to roast this chicken and make this home-made pie crust. Otherwise, using a store-bought chicken and pie crust works just fine. From Food Network. Hope you enjoy! UPDATE: I meant to correct the measurements of the crust, I have done so now. Sorry for this mishap.
Provided by Scoutie
Categories Savory Pies
Time 2h30m
Yield 1 pie, 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 20
Steps:
- For the chicken:.
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
- Stuff onions and carrots into the cavity of the chicken. Rub salt, black pepper and butter into skin of chicken. Place rosemary sprigs under the skin and place into a roasting pan. Place sage on top of chicken and roast for 1 1/2 hours.
- Remove the chicken from the oven. Transfer to a cutting board and allow to cool.
- For the filling:.
- Place carrots and potatoes on sheet pan and season with salt and pepper. Place into the preheated oven and roast until caramelized.
- When chicken has cooled, discard the onions, carrots, sage and rosemary.
- Pull the chicken meat off the bones and cut into 1/2-inch pieces.
- Place into a large bowl with chicken juice from roasting pan along with potatoes, carrots, peas, corn, heavy cream and flour.
- Mix together well. *Cook's Note: Filling will be thick.
- For the crust:.
- Knead all ingredients together in a large bowl, slowly adding the water.
- Divide into 2 pieces and roll out on a lightly floured work surface. One will be the bottom crust, the other the top.
- Place 1 piece of dough into the bottom of a 9-inch pie dish. Add filling and top with the other piece of dough.
- Crimp the edges together with a spoon or a fork.
- Brush the top crust with melted butter and bake in the preheated oven for 50 minutes.
TORTA SALATA DI FARRO - SAVORY FARRO PIE
A traditional dish of the hills around Lucca. It calls for cracked farro, which cooks faster. I first heard of farro from Giada De Laurentiis, who made a salad from it (a recipe which I've posted). Farro is similar to wheat berries.
Provided by Julesong
Categories Pie
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 370 degrees F (180 C).
- Prepare the farro: Wash it well, picking out impurities such as bits of chaff, pebbles, or bad grains. In a medium saucepan, combine the farro with about 4 cups water and 2 teaspoons salt, then turn heat to high and bring it all to a boil.
- When it has come to a boil, reduce the temperature to medium low, cover, and let simmer until the farro is tender, about 30 minutes.
- Remove from heat, drain mixture well, then pour it all into a large ceramic or porcelain bowl and set aside to let cool.
- When cooled, combine it with the remaining ingredients except the butter and the bread crumbs.
- Use the butter and bread crumbs to lightly grease and coat a 9-inch pan, pour the farro mixture into it, and bake it in a 370 F (180C) oven for about 40 minutes.
- This will work well as a second course, with a tossed salad.
- Recipe adapted from Giada De Laurentiis' method of cooking farro and from a recipe in Luciano Migliolli's "Il Farro e le sue Ricette." Farro: Grain of the Legions Grano Farro has a long and glorious history - it is the original grain from which all others derive, and fed the Mediterranean and Near Eastern populations for thousands of years; somewhat more recently it was the standard ration of the Roman Legions that expanded throughout the Western World. Ground into a paste and cooked, it was also the primary ingredient in plus, the polenta eaten for centuries by the Roman poor.
SAVORY SHEPHERD'S PIE
A classic comfort food at our house, it seemed fitting to get this recipe captured given it's Irish heritage and St Patrick's Day upcoming! Our Kids love Shepherd's Pie - I usually have to double the recipe to make enough for leftovers! It's very easy to make and works equally well with ground beef or turkey. At our house, we...
Provided by Brad Nichols
Categories Casseroles
Time 45m
Number Of Ingredients 20
Steps:
- 1. In a large sauce pan, brown ground meat and onions together, drain off excess fat.
- 2. Combine all other ingredients for the filling with the cooked meat, mix and simmer for 30 mins.
- 3. Boil potatoes for 10 mins until tender.
- 4. Add milk, butter and vegetable seasoning to potatoes and mash to a smooth consistency.
- 5. Place the filling into a 2-2.5 QT/L oven ready Pyrex container or equivalent, then spread the mashed potatoes on top of the filling trying not to mix them too much. You want a layer of potatoes as the 'pastry' of your pie.
- 6. Drag a fork across the surface of the mashed potatoes creating an uneven series of 'grooves' on the top of the pie.
- 7. Drizzle lightly across your grooves with vegetable oil, then broil on High until the surface of your pie becomes golden brown and crispy - about 10 mins.
- 8. Serve and Enjoy!!
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