"gtr" > wrote in message news:2015081311465386910-xxx@yyyzzz...
> On 2015-08-13 17:41:15 +0000, KenK said:
>
>> Sqwertz > wrote in
>> :
>>
>>> On 13 Aug 2015 16:51:29 GMT, KenK wrote:
>>>
>>>> I love pot pies. Just made one yesterday. Unfortunately I do not like
>>>> buying the expensive pie shells. Making my own crust is beyond my
>>>> capabilities.
>>>>
>>>> My probably futile question:
>>>>
>>>> Is there any way to make a faux pot pie? A casserole with all the
>>>> ingredients except the pie crust, but with the addition of comething
>>>> to give at least a small hint of pie crust taste?
>>>>
>>>> Probably hopeless but I figured it couldn't hurt to ask.
>>>
>>> Make a crustless pot pie and cover the top with flattened canned
>>> biscuit dough, store-bought puff pie pastry, or use a Bisquick
>>> topping such as:
>>>
>>> http://www.bettycrocker.com/recipes/...en-pot-pie/f56
>>> faec7-3303-4720-9e68-adbd534fb0f6
>>>
>> Thank you. Printed it. Have you tried this? Does it taste like
>> tradutional pie crust or bisquits?
>>
>>> Also, look for pre-made pie dough rolled into logs and sold in the
>>> refrigerator section. The last two I bought were $1.38/pair. They're
>>> a lot cheaper than buying the pre-formed p[ie shells in the disposable
>>> pans.
>>>
>> Was not aware of that product. Thanks. Probablr right next to the formed
>> crusts and I didn't see it.
>
> O god I love a pot pie. Everytime the wife and I are shopping and I begin
> the begging she insists on showing me nutritional information where it's
> "fat" measure is "it will kill you". I'd never though about trying my
> hand at it, but if it's just a bisquick or biscuit dough solution, that
> may well be at my skill level.

lol Do try ready made frozen/cool puff pastry too and then I might let you
into the joys of suet pastry ... our favourite)


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