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This Chicken and Mushroom Filling, Is EASY TO PREPARE AND BURSTING WITH FLAVOUR. A perfect filling for your pasties/cup pies or even a pizza topping.

This is one of mine and Hubby, Imran, Favourite way to enjoy a good Chicken Pie. Though I share this during Ramadaan, It is by no means only enjoyed during this month. When I have time, I like to prepare a batch of these pies and freeze them, knowing whenever this cravings for deliciously hot flaky pasties hit, I have some hidden deep down in the freezer? .

But in all seriousness, these are so easy to make, that You can do so the same day you want to have them. While working at a food research laboratorty, for a food company, in the early years of my marriage, I had been experimenting with some pie filling recipes. This here is one of my then experiments, which I am proud turned out the way it did. The versatility of this Filling/Topping is also a great plus. I have successfully used it in pies, either cup pies or fold over Chicken pasties. And a perfect way to take your next pizza to whole new level of deliciousness, with this topping.

Simple spices, and a Mellow creamy taste is a perfect combination for Ramadaan. Not all pie fillings or pizza topping should be spiced up, sometimes, simplicity is the key to enjoyment. I have shared this recipe many years back with family and friends, and have had some amazing feedback. I do Hope you give this recipe a try sometime soon, and Feel free to drop me your pic feedbacks or comments.

Serving Suggestion, Chicken Pasties made with filling

Happy PIE OR PIZZA Making Lovelies
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Chicken and Mushroom Fillings for PIES OR PIZZA

Difficulty: Easy
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Author : Foodeva Marsay

(@foodeva_marsay)

Ingredients
2-3 Chicken Fillets (400g-500g)
1/2 teaspoon Ginger and Garlic Paste
1/4 teaspoon Turmeric Powder
1/4 – 1/2 teaspoon Peri-Peri Spice (Any Brand)
1 Medium Onion , finely chopped
1-2 tablespoon Ghee or Butter
Salt to taste
1 Cup Sliced Mushroom
Thick White Sauce (Amount according to preference)

Chicken and Mushroom Filling for Pie/Pizza

Instructions
~ Cut 2-3 chicken fillets into small cubes,
~ Marinate the Chicken with ginger/garlic paste, salt, and spices
~ Heat the Ghee/Butter in a pan/pot and sauté the onions until soft and lightly golden.
~ Add in the spiced Chicken Cubes and cook, on medium heat, until soft, adding little water to help cooking process.
~ Now add in sliced mushrooms.
~ Allow to cook until water dries up and fillets are cooked, and ghee surfaces to top.
~ When dry remove the pot off the heat source, and when cool, Add in a Few tablespoon, or more, of thick white sauce. You can prepare this white sauce whilst the chicken cooks through.
~ Allow Filling mixture to cool completely, before filling pies / topping onto pizza
~ ENJOY!!!

NOTES BY FOODEVA MARSAY
* Ensure the filling isn’t too close to edge of puff pastry, if you are making Chicken Pasties, to prevent it from oozing out when baking.
* This Filling Works great for cup pies and pizza
* For pizza, You can also opt to top it with peppers as well.
* The white sauce is a basic one I use, with Milk, Butter and Flour/Corn Starch and seasonings. (find my master white sauce recipe Here on Blog

* If you have Fussy eaters at home, The amount of mushrooms can be adjusted to your liking, or even omitted.

* Follow the exact same method if you prefer a Steak Version, But I make use of a Pepper Sauce instead of a Regular White Sauce.

*Kindly Share my Recipes as Posted , ©www.marriamsayed.com*

Another Serving Suggestion- Filling Used in CUP PIES

A simple to prepare, PastaritO inspired, pasta dish, this Broccoli, Mushroom and Chicken pasta, is lightly flavoured and creamy and can be enjoyed anytime of the year.

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With some hectic weather conditions experienced across South Africa in the last few day, along with some extremely icy cold conditions, reaching for some Comfort Food was probably on a lot of people minds. I know I did need such a comfort food, with this pasta dish. A bowl of this Hot and Creamy goodness was perfect to warm the soul.

This dish was inspired by one of my favourite restaurants back in Bahrain at the City Centre Mall, called PastaritO, an Italian/Mediterranean restaurant, that served some rather interesting dishes. For me this would always be what I choose off their menu. Now back home in South Africa, I simply had to give this one a try. Now this isn’t by any means a “PastaritO” recipe, but MY ADAPTATION to the dish I so enjoyed. I do hope you give this one a try, and read through some of my notes at the end.

As I sit back and enjoy this Yummy pasta dish?, yeah there is enough for Lunch too the next day, fondly remembering some wonderful memories of my time in Bahrain.

Happy Cooking Lovelies

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PastaritO Broccoli, Mushroom and Chicken Pasta

Servings: 4
Difficulty: easy
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Author : Foodeva Marsay (@foodeva_marsay)

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Ingredients

500 grams Chicken Fillets, sliced into thin strips

2 teaspoon Crushed/Minced Garlic

1/2 teaspoon Salt

1 teaspoon Paprika spice

1/2 teaspoon Chicken Spice (any brand)

1 teaspoon Lemon Pepper seasoning

1 Tablespoon Lemon Juice

2 Cups chopped Broccoli Florets

1 Cup Button Mushrooms, thickly sliced

250ml Fresh Cream + another 200ml Extra Fresh Cream

Olive Oil and Butter (amounts at different stages in Method)

2-3 Tablespoon Parmesan Cheese (finely grated)

2 Tablespoon Fresh Dill finely chopped + extra for garnishing

250 gram Penne Pasta (prepared as per pack instructions)

Method

✅ Marinate the sliced Chicken fillets with all the spices mentioned above.

✅ Heat a large enough pan and add 1/4 Cup Olive Oil + 1 Tablespoon Butter, and add the Chicken Fillets and allow to brown slightly, if there is still moisture in pan, lower stove heat and allow the chicken to cook through and brown for +/- 15 minutes. Do Not add any liquid, lower heat and allow natural juices from chicken to evaporate.

✅ While the chicken is cooking and browning, prepare the Vegetables. To a separate Pan add 2 tablespoons Olive oil and 1 tablespoon Butter, Stir fry by adding the mushrooms and broccoli and allow to cook through slightly, whilst still holding a bit of crunch to the broccoli. season lightly with salt. This should take about 5 minutes.

✅ Prepare the pasta as per packet instructions, drain off water reserving 1/2 cup of the pasta water.

✅ All that is left to do now, is toss all together, To the cooked/browned chicken whilst the stove heat is still on medium/low, add the Broccoli and Mushrooms, Add the 250ml Fresh Cream, and the prepared pasta.

✅ Add about 1/4 cup of the reserved pasta water and 1/2 of the extra fresh cream , and mix through well. Taste and Adjust Salt, now add in the chopped Fresh Dill and the Parmesan Cheese and toss through.

✅ If the pasta dish is becoming too thick, simply add a little more of the reserved pasta water and more of the extra fresh cream in ingredients, switch off the stove and Serve.

✅ Best Enjoyed Served Hot, Immediately after preparation. Garnish with more chopped Dill, Parmesan and crushed black pepper.

✅ Buon Appetito !!!

Pastarito Broccoli, Mushrooms and Chicken Pasta

NOTES BY FOODEVA MARSAY

Vegetable Amounts may be adjusted to suit your family needs.
For a carb free alternative, this dish works just as good, simply do not add any pasta, and if your diet allows you to have fresh cream, add and enjoy. Would be perfect as well for a regular stir fry option, without the added cream.
Any type of Broccoli, even the young tender shoots, work perfectly for this dish, same applies for trying different types of mushrooms.
ANY TYPE OS PASTA MAY BE USED, simple adjust amounts depending on the type you choose.
If you serving this dish a little later than when was prepared, gently reheat, and add any of the pasta water reserved, and you can also add the extra fresh cream mentioned in ingredients. You could add all of the cream if you so please.
this isn’t suppose to be a spicy dish, it has more subtle flavours coming through from the spices and herbs, however if you prefer, add a little chopped chillies just before finishing off, or simply a dash of Tabasco sauce at time of serving. Best to allow each to add Tabasco/chillie sauce according to their preference.

Hey Hey Lovelies…hope you didn’t miss me much. This AWOL Blogger had been busy travelling back home to South Africa for my better-halfs work commitments but I got to go along this time….afterall it is HOME and who wouldn’t want to go along hey.

I had an awesome, even though hectically busy, few weeks in South Africa , and as We jetted back out to Bahrain , this beautiful sight had greeted us farewell for 2015. I like to refer to it as “My Home Soil” … a kaleidoscope of colours??.

So then back to our “Home Away from Home” Bahrain and back to somewhat of a normality, with travels on the agenda yet again, and with a limited pantry supply, this quick and easy meal could have served as a Vegetarian main meal OR like I had done, served it as a Side Dish. This meal goes perfectly with any main meal, from Grilled meats to Seafood.

Penne Pasta in Alfredo Mushroom Sauce

Servings: 3-4
Difficulty: easy
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Author : Foodeva Marsay

Ingredients
250g Penne Pasta
300ml Thick Cream
1 Tablespoon Butter
1 teaspoon Crushed Garlic / Garlic Paste
1 Cup Sliced Mushrooms
1/2 Cup Diced tri-coloured Peppers(optional)
Salt and Pepper to season.

Instructions
✔ Prepare Pasta according to pack Instructions.
✔ Make the sauce as follows…
➡ Melt Butter
➡ Add the mushrooms and Sauté for about 5 minutes.
➡ Now Add the Peppers,if using, and stir for another 2 minutes
➡ Lightly season the vegetables above with salt and pepper
➡ Add in the Thick Cream and bring to a gentle boil for a minute.
✔ Check seasoning again and adjust.
✔Allow the Sauce to cool off slightly before pouring onto the prepared pasta and tossing to coat.
✔At this stage you may add the grated Parmesan Cheese, if using, and stir through to coat the pasta.
✔Serve Pasta hot topped with a generous sprinkle of either freshly chopped Parsley OR Dried crushed Parsley.
Bon Appètit
?Foodeva Marsay?

NOTES BY FOODEVA MARSAY
* Any type of Pasta may be used and
* since it’s “Alfredo” use as much or Little Parmesan Cheese for a creamier end result.
* OR like me I left the cheese out completely as I made use of thick cream.
* sweetcorn or any other vegetables you prefer may also be used.
* If a regular Cooking/Whipping Cream is used, Then simply add 1 Tablespoon of Corn Starch to thicken sauce.

Tag: Mushroom

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