Spending the weekend with a cooking afficianado, causes the mind to wander into the design of ovens and fireplaces.
Chicken and Leek Pie
* 6 cups Chicken, chopped
* 2 cups leeks, chopped
* 1 cup shortcrust pastry
* 1 cup Ham, sliced
* 1 cup onions, chopped
* 3/4 cup chicken stock
* 1/4 cup heavy cream
* 1/2 teaspoon salt
* 1/2 teaspoon pepper
* 1 pinch nutmeg, ground
Directions
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Make pastry. In a deep baking dish, place the Chicken, leeks, Ham and Onion in layers. Sprinkle with salt, pepper and nutmeg. Pour chicken stock. Cover with the pastry. Brush top with milk. Before putting the dish in the oven, make a small hole in the middle of the pie. Bake for 30 minutes. Remove from oven. Heat cream and pour down hole. Serve hot or cold.
