Frugal Gourmets Ukrainian Pagach Recipes

FRUGAL GOURMET'S UKRAINIAN PAGACH

Steps:

• Cook potatoes in boiling salted water until tender; drain.
• Saute onion until tender.
• Place potatoes in large bowl and mash; add onions, salt, pepper, cheese, and milk, blending well.
• Prepare roll mix according to package directions, except divide dough in half.
• Roll out bottom section and place on cookie sheet.
• Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
• Pile potato mixture on dough, leaving about a 2" margin around the edge.
• Roll out the remaining half and carefully place it on top.
• Pinch together and crimp edges all around.
• Cut 2-3 venting holes in the top.
• Brush the top with a small amount of vegetable oil, and sprinkle lightly with coarse salt.
• Bake at 375 degrees for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown.

FRUGAL GOURMET CHICKEN

Steps:

• Choose a stockpot or large sauce pan, depending on amount of chicken you are making.
• Fill pot with water and bring to boil.
• Place chicken with skin in pot until it stops boiling.
• (Seals in juices) Remove chicken from pot.
• Bring pot to a boil again.
• Put chicken back in and bring to a full boil.
• When water and chicken are boiling again, put lid on pan, turn burner off.
• Let stand for one hour.
• Finish chicken by placing on grill for 15- 20 minutes Brush with barbecue sauce.
• Preparation time is an estimate.