Blue Cheese Leek Chicken Pie With Tomato Salsa Recipes

BLUE CHEESE, LEEK & CHICKEN PIE WITH TOMATO SALSA

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 200 degrees C.
• To make the pastry- mix the flour and butter.
• Add th egg, water and salt.
• Knead to a dough and rest in a cool place.
• To make the filling- saute the onion, leek and garlic lightly in olive oil and allow to cool.
• Combine the chicken mince, egg, herbs and cream, salt and pepper and bread in a food processor and blend.
• Add to the leek mixture.
• Cut cheese into small cubes and add to the mixture.
• Mix well.
• Roll out the pastry and line a 6 hole muffin tray.
• Fill with the mixture and re-roll the remaining pastry to fit on the top.
• Bake until golden brown, about 20 minutes.
• To make the salsa- dip tomatoes in boiling water for 2 seconds.
• Peel away skin and blend 2 tomatoes.
• Chop the remaining ones into cubes.
• Place in a saucepan, over a moderate heat with the blended tomatoes.
• Add vinegar and oil.
• Serve alongside the little pies.

CHICKEN, LEEK & BLUE CHEESE PILAF

Steps:

• Tip the rice into a large pan with 600ml water, the bouillon powder and bay. Cover, bring to the boil, then reduce the heat and simmer for 20 mins. When the rice has been cooking for 10 mins, heat the oil in a large frying pan or wok, and stir-fry the chicken for a couple of minutes over a medium-high heat until just cooked. Remove from the pan, then fry the leek until starting to colour. Add the courgette, stir-fry for a few minutes more, then add the peas.
• When the rice is cooked, tip it into the vegetables along with any liquid from the pan. Return the chicken to the pan or wok, then cover and cook for 5 mins more. Stir in the walnuts and cheese, and serve hot.

TOMATO AND BLUE CHEESE SALSA

Steps:

• Combine all the above ingredients in a medium bowl with a fork until ingredients are evenly coated with olive oil.
• Use to top steak, baked potatoes, whatever!
• Roquefort cheese is also a fine choice for this salsa.
• Cooking time is the time it takes to toast the walnuts in the oven. Very quick to put together.