MBE v tigs78 chicken and leek pie challenge

mrbadexample

zippychick wrote: »

yeah, no you didnt answer my question at all!:rotfl:

ha ha ha, i know. I am close to taking on that very task myself!

I wouldn't put carrots in a chicken and leek pie. I might consider putting them in a chicken, leek and carrot pie.

zippychick

mrbadexample wrote: »

I wouldn't put carrots in a chicken and leek pie. I might consider putting them in a chicken, leek and carrot pie.

Ah funny funny funny! :rotfl:

How do i eek it out is what im asking?! Love this thread btw

hot.chick

chopped potatoes would bulk it out and not change the taste at all...

serve with fresh veg, maybe loads of carrots :T

zippychick

Ill probably end up just making the recipe as is now! Argh! I know if i put potatoes in it my Mum would [STRIKE]criticise[/STRIKE] point it out and comment how i shouldnt change things :rolleyes: In fact, she would do the same with carrots

i made her flapjcks to take into work one day and she complained because i added chocolate chips and hadnt previously. If it's not broke , don't try to fix it etc

mrbadexample

zippychick wrote: »

Ill probably end up just making the recipe as is now! Argh! I know if i put potatoes in it my Mum would [STRIKE]criticise[/STRIKE] point it out and comment how i shouldnt change things :rolleyes: In fact, she would do the same with carrots

Well, I didn't bother doing anything to accompany mine, so a nice portion of carrots, potatoes etc should mean they need less pie each, IYSWIM?

zippychick

mrbadexample wrote: »

Well, I didn't bother doing anything to accompany mine, so a nice portion of carrots, potatoes etc should mean they need less pie each, IYSWIM?

Just pie? Such a bloke way to eat! I remember an ex making me dinner - lasagne. Just lasagne , no leaves, no salad, no garlic bread, just lasagne :rotfl:

Yeah, you would think so, but my Mum always over compensates. Managed to get two free range chickens for £8 and leeks were £2-3 so all in all it will cost about a fiver so that's ok! :j

greenbee

Brown lentils go really well with chicken & leeks! They're not as cheap as red lentils, and they do need soaking, but they're delicious. Mushrooms also go well (but obviously don't provide so much bulk).

I have to say I don't usually serve potatoes with pastry, but I would have lots of veggies (carrots, broccoli, peas/beans) with this. It looks delicious, but I'm far to lazy to make it I'm having chicken cooked with peppers, mushrooms & spinach tonight, and it's being served with rice & broccoli rather than having a lid put on it!

zippychick

i dont actuallyhave brown lentils he he! Thanks though for the suggestion. And i don't like mushies unfortunately.

it is a bit of a faff to make but definitely worth it for the results. It is to die for and the gravy is droolicious

mrbadexample

zippychick wrote: »

it is a bit of a faff to make but definitely worth it for the results. It is to die for and the gravy is droolicious

Did you make the pastry from scratch? :think:

zippychick

ahhhhhh no! I havent yet although i may have to. Dunno if i would want to attempt it first time for mother though. Would test out on best friend or something but not Mum!

I feel suitably shamed.