Courgette and Tomato Bake


  INGREDIENTS Makes : 4 – 6 servings 2 large courgettes, thinly sliced 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 large onion, diced 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped 450g tomato based pasta sauce 125g grated mozzarella cheese Directions for Courgette and Tomato Bake Preheat oven to 170 C / Gas 3. In a large pot, boil the courgettes until tender; drain. Meanwhile, […]

Creamy Ricotta and Wheat Tarts


  INGREDIENTS Serves : 2 pies 1.2 litres water 85g wheat berries 6 eggs 200g caster sugar 225g crystallised fruit, roughly chopped 675g ricotta cheese 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1 teaspoon grated lemon zest 2 teaspoons grated orange zest 1 tablespoon margarine 1 teaspoon salt 750g shortcrust pastry 2 tablespoons icing sugar for dusting […]

Italian Sweet Ricotta Pie


  INGREDIENTS 2 pies 1.35kg ricotta cheese 12 eggs 400g caster sugar 2 teaspoons vanilla extract 45g plain chocolate chips 500g plain flour 5 teaspoons baking powder 200g caster sugar 110g margarine 4 eggs, lightly beaten 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Directions for  Italian Sweet Ricotta Pie Preheat oven to 200 degrees C / gas mark 6. […]

Italian Courgette Pie


  INGREDIENTS 4 fresh free-range eggs, beaten 600g (1 1/4 lb) courgettes, sliced 4 spring onions, sliced 100g (3 1/2 oz) freshly grated Parmesan 1 bunch of parsley, chopped 1 teaspoon of olive oil 1 (500g) packet of ready rolled shortcrust pastry, or make your own. Beaten egg yolk, for glazing pastry Directions for  Italian Courgette […]

Mini Shepherd’s Pies Recipe


  INGREDIENTS 1 pound ground beef 3 tablespoons chopped onion 1/2 teaspoon minced garlic 1/3 cup chili sauce or ketchup 1 tablespoon cider vinegar 1/2 teaspoon salt 1-1/4 cups water 3 tablespoons butter 1-1/4 cups mashed potato flakes 1 package (3 ounces) cream cheese, cubed 1 tube (12 ounces) refrigerated buttermilk biscuits 1/2 cup crushed potato chips Paprika, optional Directions for  Mini Shepherd’s Pies Recipe In a large skillet, […]

Simple Shepherd’s Pie Recipe


  INGREDIENTS 1 pound ground beef 2 cans (10-3/4 ounces each) condensed cream of potato soup, undiluted 1-1/2 cups frozen peas, thawed 1-1/2 cups frozen sliced carrots, thawed 4 cups mashed potatoes (with added milk and butter) Directions for  Simple Shepherd’s Pie Recipe In a large skillet, cook beef over medium heat until no longer pink; drain. Add the soup, peas and […]

Speedy Shepherd’s Pie Recipe


  INGREDIENTS   Yield: 4-6 Servings 1 package (14.1 ounces) refrigerated pie pastry 6 large potatoes, peeled and cut into chunks 2 pounds lean ground beef (90% lean) 14 green onions, chopped (white portion only) 1-1/4 cups water 2 envelopes taco seasoning 1 cup 2% milk 1/4 cup butter 2 teaspoons garlic powder 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon pepper 2 cups (8 ounces) shredded […]

Taco Shepherd’s Pie Recipe


  INGREDIENTS   Yield: 4-6 Servings 1 package (14.1 ounces) refrigerated pie pastry 6 large potatoes, peeled and cut into chunks 2 pounds lean ground beef (90% lean) 14 green onions, chopped (white portion only) 1-1/4 cups water 2 envelopes taco seasoning 1 cup 2% milk 1/4 cup butter 2 teaspoons garlic powder 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon pepper 2 cups (8 ounces) shredded […]

Beef Taco Pie Recipe


  INGREDIENTS   Yield: 4-6 Servings 1 pound ground beef 1 large onion, chopped 1/2 cup salsa 2 tablespoons taco seasoning 1/4 teaspoon pepper 1 cup (4 ounces) shredded cheddar cheese 2 eggs 1 cup milk 1/2 cup Bisquick® mix Directions for  Beef Taco Pie Recipe In a large skillet, cook beef and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; […]

Venison Taco Pie Recipe


  INGREDIENTS   Yield: 4-6 Servings 1 pound ground venison 1 can (11 ounces) Mexicorn, drained 1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce 1 envelope taco seasoning 1 tube (7-1/2 ounces) refrigerated buttermilk biscuits 1 cup (4 ounces) shredded cheddar cheese Directions for  Venison Taco Pie Recipe In a large skillet, cook venison over medium heat until no longer pink; drain. Stir […]