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Indulge in British food! Seek out in-season fruits and vegetables, quality British meat and some of our country's fabulous cheeses and dairy produce when you are out shopping and use these to create delicious meals at home. What about trying some of our most traditional dishes, such as Shepherd's Pie or Apple Crumble, and giving them a modern twist?!

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Turkey, pea & tarragon pie PDF Print E-mail
Turkey, pea & tarragon pie

Serves 4-6
Preparation Time: - 20 minutes.
Cooking Time:- 35 minutes.

Per serving: 751kcals, 36g fat, 9.6g saturated fat

Ingredients:

1 tbsp oil
1 onion, peeled and chopped finely
1 clove garlic, chopped finely
350g cooked British turkey, chopped
300g cooked potatoes, cubed
150g peas, cooked
2 small carrots, cooked cut into small pieces
2 tbsp chopped tarragon
1 pint thick gravy, any will do
1 x 375g ready rolled shortcrust pastry sheet
beaten egg

Method:

  1. Pre heat the oven to 200°C gas 6.

  2. Heat the oil and add the onions and garlic, cook for 2-3 minutes.

  3. Add the turkey, potatoes, peas, carrots, tarragon and gravy and mix.

  4. Spoon into a large, deep oval dish.

  5. Egg the top of the baking dish, then lay the pastry over, press down well and decorate the edges by scoring with a knife.

  6. Egg wash well, then make 2-3 slits in the top of the pastry. Bake for 35 minutes.

  7. Serve with pickled red cabbage and pickled walnuts.

© Phil Vickery - March 2010