Mediterranean Pot Pie Recipes

MEDITERRANEAN CHICKEN POT PIES

Steps:

• In shallow bowl, stir together flour, herbes de Provence, 1/2 teaspoon of the salt, 1/4 teaspoon of the pepper and garlic powder. Coat chicken in flour mixture, turning to coat all sides. Heat olive oil in 10-inch skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken to skillet; cook 4 to 6 minutes, stirring frequently or until chicken is brown and no longer pink in center. Stir in lemon peel, lemon juice, capers, wine, garlic and soup. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low; simmer 10 minutes. Stir in peas and onions. Cook 6 to 10 minutes, stirring occasionally or until thickened. Add 1 tablespoon of the butter, 1/4 teaspoon salt and remaining 1/4 teaspoon pepper to chicken mixture in skillet. Stir until butter is melted. Remove from heat.
• Heat oven to 375°F. Carefully unroll dough; fold dough in half lengthwise. Press into 16x4-inch rectangle. Cut dough into 4 squares. In each of 4 (10-oz) custard cups or ramekins, spoon about 3/4 cup of chicken mixture. Place 1 piece of dough on top of each cup. Divide remaining 1 tablespoon butter among tops of pot pies. Sprinkle remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt and crushed rosemary leaves over tops of pot pies. Add 1 rosemary sprig to each pot pie. Place pot pies in 15x10-inch pan with sides.
• Bake 20 to 25 minutes or until bread is golden brown.

MEDITERRANEAN TURKEY POTPIES

Steps:

• In a Dutch oven, saute onions in oil until tender. Add garlic; cook 2 minutes longer. In a small bowl, whisk flour and broth until smooth; gradually stir into onion mixture. Stir in tomatoes. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened., Remove from the heat. Add the turkey, artichokes, olives, pepperoncini, oregano and pepper; stir gently. Divide turkey mixture among six 10-oz. ramekins., Roll out 2 ounces dough to fit each ramekin (reserve remaining dough for another use). Cut slits in dough; place over filling. Press to seal edges. Combine egg white and oregano; brush over dough., Place ramekins on a baking sheet. Bake at 425° for 18-22 minutes or until crusts are golden brown.

MEDITERRANEAN CHICKEN POT PIE

Steps:

• 1. First heat the oven 400-degrees. Cut the meat into small pieces. Brown in olive oil, then lower the heat, add wine and cook for about 10 minutes, until no longer raw. In the meantime, beat the eggs with flour, salt and milk. The mixture should resemble pancake dough. Remove thyme leaves from the branches, add to the mixture and stir.
• 2. Cover the bottom of an ovenproof dish with olive oil, place in the oven. When the olive oil is hot, remove from the oven. Put a third of the egg mixture at the bottom of the dish. It will cook for you instantly. Next put half of the meat, then the egg mixture, meat and egg mixture on top.
• 3. Using a fork, push some of the meat pieces down, to flatten the top. Decorate with thyme springs. Return the casserole back to the oven. Bake for 20-25 minutes, until an inserted skewer comes out clean.

MEDITERRANEAN POT PIE

Steps:

• 1. Preheat oven to 400.
• 2. In a large skillet or dutch oven, heat oil over medium heat.
• 3. Add onions and garlic and cook, stirring, until the onions are soft and lightly browned, about 5 minutes.
• 4. Add flour and oregano and stir to coat the onions.
• 5. Add broth and tomatoes and bring to a simmer, stirring constantly.
• 6. Stir in chicken, artichokes, olives and pepperoncinis.
• 7. Taste and season with pepper.
• 8. Transfer the mixture to a deep 10 inch pie pan or other 2 quart baking dish and set aside.

MEDITERRANEAN MEAT PIES (SFEEHA)

Steps:

• Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and stir in the ground beef and ground lamb, chopped onion, pine nuts, cinnamon, and salt and black pepper. Cook and stir until the meat is crumbly, evenly browned, and no longer pink. Drain and discard any excess grease.
• Stir in the lemon juice; taste and adjust the seasonings, and let the meat mixture cool.
• Preheat an oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease a baking sheet or line it with parchment paper.
• Roll out the thawed pastry sheets to about 1/8-inch thickness. Using a sharp 3-inch round cookie cutter, cut out at least 9 rounds per sheet. Lightly brush the inside edges with a little water, and place about 2 teaspoons of filling into the middle of each round. Fold the pastry round in half to cover the filling and seal the edges well. Transfer to the prepared baking sheet and repeat with the remaining dough circles.
• Brush each pie with a little egg wash. Bake in the preheated oven until golden brown, 15 to 20 minutes.

MEDITERRANEAN PIE

Steps:

• Melt butter in skillet over medium heat; cook peppers, onions & garlic for about 12 minutes or until all liquid evaporates.
• Remove from heat & stir in spinach; set aside.
• Roll each piece of pastry to 1/8 inch thickness; use 1 piece to line a 10 inch springform pan, leaving excess draped over sides.
• Layer half the ham slices in the bottom, sprinkle half the cheese, spread half the veggies followed by the eggs.
• Repeat these layers.
• Cover with remaining pastry, trim off edges & pinch layers together; cut steam vents in the top & brush with egg glaze.
• Place pan on a rimmed baking sheet in the centre of a preheated 400F oven for 15 minutes.
• Reduce heat to 350F and bake for an additional 45 to 60 minutes or until top is golden & knife inserted in centre is hot when pulled out.
• Let cool for 15 minutes; remove pan sides & cut into wedges.

WHOLE WHEAT MEDITERRANEAN PIE CRUST

Steps:

• In a large bowl or in the bowl of a standing mixer fitted with the paddle or a food processor fitted with the steel blade, combine the flours and salt and mix together. If using a bowl, make a well in the center, add the olive oil and mix in with a fork. If using a mixer or food processor, turn on and add the olive oil. When it is evenly distributed through the flour combine the water and vinegar or lemon juice and add it to the flour mixture with the machine running. The dough should come together in a ball.
• Turn out the dough onto a lightly floured work surface, flour your hands and work the dough just until smooth and easy to shape into a ball. Do not overwork it or you will develop the gluten in the flour and the dough will be tough. Divide the dough in half, shape each half into a ball and press into a 1/2-inch thick circle. Wrap in plastic and let rest for 1 hour.
• Roll out the dough as needed for savory tarts, dusting your work surface and the top of the dough with flour to prevent it from sticking. Pre-bake and bake as directed in recipes calling for the crust.