Please help: tasty chicken pie recipe & mouldy ceramic balls (for blind baking)

Mummy_Jo

Hi all

I have two things:

First as I went to make a quiche today I noticed that some of my tala ceramic balls were a bit mouldy. I've washed them in very hand hot soapy water and rubbed them together as much as poss. There are a few that still have stubborn black marks on them. Do you think I should throw those ones away to reduce risk of mould coming back or bin the lot and buy some new ones?

Secondly I would like to make a chicken & leek pie tomorrow with a home grown courgette thrown in for good measure. As I couldn't locate my BERO book today for my quiche I used a nigella recipe for the pastry and it was way too rich, sticky, soggy and I won't be using it tomorrow!

So, I could do with a quick pastry idea - all butter or veg shortening? I am keen on all butter as I have that in the fridge...

Also I would like to cook the chicken in a white thickish sauce. Any suggestions are always gratefully received and more than appreciated

Thanks Guys - in advance!

Wagearner

I love chicken pie - this is making me hungry.

I often fall back on Delia's pastry, she always seems to keep it simple (which suits me, I can't keep things as light as I should!) - for a pie there is a quick flaky pastry recipe on her website (delia online). And it's all butter - although recommends freezing and grating to avoid rubbing in.

How about a splash of white wine and tarragon, thickened with a little cornflour for the 'white' sauce - it will actually be more of a clear sauce, but lighter and a great combination of flavours. (May not suit your store cupboard or intended eaters of course!)

Really hungry now!

Butterfly_Brain

I have used marbles (knicked the kids ones) instead of the tala baking beans because I had the same problem, but you could also use rice or dried beans for blind baking

Olliebeak

If you can't find your Be-Ro book - try this: http://www.be-ro.com/f_insp.htm

if you click on 'all recipes' you will find them all in alphabetical order and colour marked regarding difficulty.