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Title: Electric pie makers and recipe ideas ;)
Post by: Meagan on September 17, 2011, 05:09:51 am: Does anyone have an electric pie maker? If so I would love to hear your feedback on them :)
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Post by: fundj&e on September 17, 2011, 05:36:04 am: i love my pie maker, i do use it aleast 2 times a weeks for savory or sweet pies

best savory one for me is ricotta and salami ;D

mine does 4 pies at a time
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Post by: obbie on September 17, 2011, 05:44:26 am: :)m Hi Megan,
I've had mine for about 12 years now.

i use it every couple of weeks, for using up leftovers into pies.
Sweet or savoury, also you can make quiches in it too.

Last weekend, i made up 6 pies, and heaps of pasties from leftover chicken / veges, and a casserole.
Great for m for lunch, now I am working full time again.'

They don't cost much to buy.

Robyn
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Post by: Halex on September 17, 2011, 05:52:58 am: Indont have one, a friend does She is always singing its praises, she does a casserole, then left Overs are pies. They take to work or sometimes have pie dinners.

She has been at me fircages to buy one.

Would love feedback on them too.

How much are they?
Hally ;)
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Post by: fundj&e on September 17, 2011, 06:01:57 am: Hally u could make lots and lots of spinach pies.................2 easy lol ;D

New model out that Makes 8 mini pies $70 the one that makes 4 is the same price
Have a look on ebay i am sure you can get them cheaper
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Post by: katesjoy on September 17, 2011, 07:49:27 am: Just spotted mine in the cupboard the other day - got given it for christmas last year and still haven't used it. Sounds like l need to wipe off the cobwebs and get filling!
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Post by: Decadent Dot on September 17, 2011, 08:04:24 am: I keep reading poor reviews due mainly to the fact that you have to heat the pie maker first and then try to line the pastry which shrinks back with the heat before you have the filling in let alone the lids. Is this the case or do you have a model that doesn't have to be heated first?
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Post by: judydawn on September 17, 2011, 09:29:34 am: I've been interested in one of these for a while but just haven't got around to buying one :-))
Thanks for starting this thread Meagan - right up my alley and it will be a great help for me to rethink whether I really need one or not, depending on what our members have to say about them.
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Post by: maddy on September 17, 2011, 09:46:44 am: Yep, love mine too.
Like Obbie said, great for left overs.
I don't always use pastry, I often flatten a slice of bread with rolling pin (crusts off), and use that instead of pastry.
I have a Sunbeam 4 pie maker.
Also nice to make quick apple pies.
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Post by: fundj&e on September 17, 2011, 10:11:06 am: bread pies are nice with baked beans in them ;D
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Post by: judydawn on September 17, 2011, 10:11:56 am: Does it need to be pre-heated maddy? I can see DD's point - it would be hard to make a pie if the base was really hot.
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Post by: fundj&e on September 17, 2011, 10:17:54 am: yes DJ it needs pre heating i have no problems with shrinking, if you have your base and lids cut and ready to go. mine is a breville
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Post by: jkmt on September 17, 2011, 10:20:53 am: I used to use mine all the time, but got out of the habit when DH had extended time off, so it's now sitting idly in the cupboard. Mine is an old one that only makes 2 at a time, and I used to get a pie production line going, and pump out a dozen or so pies that I'd then freeze for lunchboxes. They were always very popular. If I bought another one, I'd probably go for 4 rather than 8, as I think it would be easier to work with 4 at a time, rather than 8. I used shortcrust pastry for the base, and didn't find it difficult to get it into the hot pie holes or that it shrank too much to seal the pie.
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Post by: Bonsai on September 17, 2011, 10:31:24 am: I have a very old one that does 2 at a time. I feel that the pastry to filling ratio is a bit too much pastry (packaged puff) for the amount of filling you put in. It does make efficient pies but I find you have to be sure to have quite a dry filling otherwise the bottom of the pies goes soggy very quickly. It is also hard to clean if it's hot (and sometimes stuff bakes on....).

I agree that it is a pretty quick way to use up leftovers into 'instant' meals - maybe I should try bread or shortcrust pastry.....
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Post by: faffa_70 on September 17, 2011, 10:44:49 am: I love mine , it is about hmm 18 years old I think and only makes 2 pies. ;D ;D ;D use it for a multitude of things, including breakfast pies if we are traveling or leaving home early in the morning.

I use shortcrust on the bottom and puff on the top. Never had a problem with them shrinking back either.

If I had to replace it I think I would go for the 4 pies but do agree that 8 might be a tad difficult to work with.
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Post by: judydawn on September 17, 2011, 10:50:14 am: And what about your bottom Kathryn, is it soggy ;D
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Post by: fundj&e on September 17, 2011, 10:53:40 am: Bonsai the newer ones just need a wipe :D
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Post by: JulieO on September 17, 2011, 11:06:38 am: Quote from: judydawn on September 17, 2011, 10:50:14 am
And what about your bottom Kathryn, is it soggy ;D

:D :D
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Post by: Cornish Cream on September 17, 2011, 11:39:25 am: Quote from: JulieO on September 17, 2011, 11:06:38 am
Quote from: judydawn on September 17, 2011, 10:50:14 am
And what about your bottom Kathryn, is it soggy ;D

:D :D
Made me chuckle as well :D :D :D :D
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Post by: Meagan on September 17, 2011, 12:27:40 pm: Thank you everyone ;D my Narn has one and loves it. I was thinking it would be a good way to go as I always make either handmade pasties or individual pies with left over casserole.
How long do they take to cook?
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Post by: fundj&e on September 17, 2011, 12:36:39 pm: Meagan, that’s a good question. less than 10mins more than 5mins lol
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Post by: Meagan on September 17, 2011, 12:39:40 pm: Lol so faster than in the oven! What about using puff pastry on the bottom. Is that possible?
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Post by: fundj&e on September 17, 2011, 12:47:43 pm: I rarely have both types of pastry always have puff in the frezzer most of the time only use puff. but i must say using both does give a better results.
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Post by: dede on September 17, 2011, 01:11:07 pm: I also have a pie maker which I must admit I haven't used for a while either, And funnily enough I was tidying my cupboards today and spotted the pie maker and though I must use this again.
I love curried scallop pies, Yum Yum.
No problem with shrinkage here either, I use puff pastry and they fill out beautifully. Mine is more of a enclosed sausage roll shape than round pies and also make 4 at a time.
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Post by: faffa_70 on September 17, 2011, 03:18:35 pm: Quote from: judydawn on September 17, 2011, 10:50:14 am
And what about your bottom Kathryn, is it soggy ;D

Well ... the bottom of my pies are never soggy but as for MY bottom - oh you said soggy not saggy :o :D :D
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Post by: Yvette on September 17, 2011, 10:01:23 pm: Haha Kathryn glad everything went well yesterday, my DD 21 has been asking about getting a pie maker for a while now, glad this topic was started
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Post by: deltamushworn on September 17, 2011, 10:49:23 pm: I really like pie maker , makes 2, its easy and quick. I tend to use it heaps then sort of OD on pies put it away for a while then something like this reminds me and grab it out and pies pies pies we all love having a quick apple pie for dessert mmmmm. I also use tortillas instead of pastry some times for a after school snack instead of using the sandwich press, nice and fun for the kids .
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Post by: jeninwa on September 17, 2011, 11:13:43 pm: Quote from: dede on September 17, 2011, 01:11:07 pm
I also have a pie maker which I must admit I haven't used for a while either, And funnily enough I was tidying my cupboards today and spotted the pie maker and though I must use this again.
I love curried scallop pies, Yum Yum.
No problem with shrinkage here either, I use puff pastry and they fill out beautifully. Mine is more of a enclosed sausage roll shape than round pies and also make 4 at a time.

Yum Curried scallop pies, oh how I miss tassie scallops. (with the roe on)

I have a pie maker DS bought it for me for Christmas a couple of years ago, makes 2, its good for the 2 of us now, but it was a pain when cooking for 5, I only used it the other day to make chicken and mushroom pies. must post the recipe. No problem with soggy pie bottoms and its easy to clean.
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Post by: judydawn on September 18, 2011, 12:54:24 am: :D :D Glad you can still have a sense of humour Kathryn with all that is going on in your life. :-* :-*

This thread is very timely, funny about that - every birthday something comes up on the forum that I can put on my birthday list instead of saying 'I don't need anything at the moment' and making it hard for the kids. Looks like this is the go with all the good reviews here, thanks girls. I take it there is a recipe book that comes with the machine.
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Post by: Halex on September 18, 2011, 01:18:02 am: Hally wants one

Hally concerned about soggy bottom tooo

What brands do you all recommend?

I was thinking next winter, but today is bad weather which has made me think it woukd haveen great for my left over moroccan beef dish :)

Hally :)
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Post by: faffa_70 on September 18, 2011, 01:48:14 am: Today is PIE weather Hally - shame no shops are open :D
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Post by: Halex on September 18, 2011, 01:58:49 am: Well funny you shoukd say that we might go to the city.

We googked 10 things to do on a rainy da in perth

1 suggestion was stay home!!!!!

Fundji, no silverbeat near my pie machine, gross out. ;D

Can you do topless pies!

Hally
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Post by: fundj&e on September 18, 2011, 02:18:57 am: Hally i have been making pies for a few years now and i can’t remember ever having a soggy bottom. Why not use a muffin tray instead.
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Post by: judydawn on September 18, 2011, 02:44:04 am: Hally, when I was googling away I read where people have used these pie makers to make quiche and there was a photo of a pumpkin pie with no topping so the answer to your question is YES.

Fundj, I think the idea of a pie maker is the ease of cooking without having to turn the oven on.
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Post by: Halex on September 18, 2011, 02:55:11 am: Quiche woukd be great Judy.

Are you going to get oe?

Hally
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Post by: andiesenji on September 18, 2011, 03:07:39 am: I had an electric pie baker a few years ago but it only made two pies and was not all that efficient. Also not easy to clean.

The only reliable one now available in the U.S. is the Breville and the reviews are iffy at best.

I have a stovetop pie iron that is about 80 years old that does a good job - bigger pies - it's cast iron and well seasoned so nothing sticks but I rarely use it now because it too takes too much time to produce the pies.

I just make the half-moon shaped pies as I have several sizes of dough presses (http://www.amazon.com/Dough-Press-Set-of-4/dp/B00024WPD4) and bake them on a sheet pan. I can turn out a dozen hand-sized pies in the time it would take me to make two in the electric baker.

I don't try to cut the dough into rounds. I just use a pastry wheel to cut it into squares that are large enough for whichever size press I am using, fill and close the press and run a paring knife around the edges. It wastes a little dough but I just re-roll it, cut into strips, and sprinkle with cinnamon/sugar, grated cheese and bake it for a snack.

I got an advance copy of Handheld Pies (http://www.chroniclebooks.com/titles/handheld-pies.html) a few weeks ago and it is a great cookbook for anyone who wants to bake these little treats. Lots of ideas of how to use the recipes for fillings you already have.
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Post by: obbie on September 18, 2011, 03:10:15 am: :) Hally, you can make quiches, i have done heaps of times.

Robyn
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Post by: Halex on September 18, 2011, 03:14:47 am: That pie book looks fantastic. I am going to buy one and get it posted to our hotel in hawaii.

Thanks :D
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Post by: Halex on September 18, 2011, 03:16:03 am: Thanks robyn, any good recipes that work really well
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Post by: fundj&e on September 18, 2011, 03:51:19 am: I have made crumpets in my pie make a bit small but ok
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Post by: Very Happy Jan on September 18, 2011, 04:34:25 am: Quote from: Hally on September 18, 2011, 03:14:47 am
That pie book looks fantastic. I am going to buy one and get it posted to our hotel in hawaii.

Thanks :D

Hally, Book Depository will post to Australia for free. (http://www.bookdepository.com/Handheld-Pies-Pint-sized-Sweets-Savories-Sarah-Billingsley/9781452102146)
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Post by: Yvette on September 18, 2011, 05:22:54 am: I just bought a pie maker - a sunbeam that makes 4 pies. You can also make quiches and muffins and damper it comes with a recipe book. It was $59.95 from Myer. We are trying it out tonight so I will let you know how it goes. It says in the book to use shortcurst pastry on the bottom and puff on top. It comes with a book 101 great pie ideas
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Post by: Meagan on September 18, 2011, 06:32:36 am: My only concern about them is that it is another thing to store :-\
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Post by: Yvette on September 18, 2011, 07:21:51 am: Luckily I have a big kitchen, they are not much bigger than a sandwich maker
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Post by: obbie on September 18, 2011, 07:22:28 am: ;D Hally, I do egg and bacon pie, quiche Lorraine, zucchini slice/quiche, ideas are endless.

Chicken or meat pies using leftover casseroles or curries, spinach and riccotta is good.

I made heaps last weekend and froze them for lunches at work.

Robyn
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Post by: Halex on September 18, 2011, 08:06:58 am: Thanks vhj and its cheaper too

Obbe, nice recipes

Yvette, please report back.

I giot out voted, we went to the movies instead if the shops, its very hard to find a mvie we all enjouy and today we did.

Hally :)
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Post by: Yvette on September 18, 2011, 09:23:22 am: Just made 8 pies for dinner yum yum cooked in 7 minutes and Judy no soggy bottoms lovely and crisp all over. I used the two different types of pastry. I had braised steak and onoin. I will be looking now for some nice and easy recipes for when I have no leftovers. Overall a big success and very easy to use and clean. For $59.95 a good bargain
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Post by: fundj&e on September 18, 2011, 09:28:29 am: Tuna or chicken mornay is nice, with the tuna i add celery and for the chicken i add mushrooms
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Post by: dede on September 18, 2011, 09:28:45 am: Oh no not more recipes and ideas to try. I think I need to find some anti aging potion to keep me alive for an extra 100 years to ever get through all these recipes
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Post by: Yvette on September 18, 2011, 09:35:07 am: Thanks Fundj chicken mornay would be nice, I don't like tuna or mushrooms. Haha Dede
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Post by: Cornish Cream on September 18, 2011, 09:38:24 am: Quote from: dede on September 18, 2011, 09:28:45 am
Oh no not more recipes and ideas to try. I think I need to find some anti aging potion to keep me alive for an extra 100 years to ever get through all these recipes
:D :D :D :D If you find that potion Dede,could you send me some as well. ;D
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Post by: Katiej on September 18, 2011, 09:41:38 am: I have a Sunbeam pie maker that makes 4 medium size pies. I bought it a couple of years ago on impulse!

It's really good, very easy to use, easy to clean etc & comes with a cutter (like a big scone cutter) so you can cut the top & bottom pastry the right size. Never had a problem with soggy bottoms!!

I've used it for making pies with leftovers, or making quiche, or topless egg & bacon pies etc.
Sometimes it gets a lot of use and then I'll stick it at the back of the cupboard and forget about it for awhile.
It's good to have and easy to use :)
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Post by: judydawn on September 18, 2011, 09:50:02 am: All sounds good so now to decide whether I want a Sunbeam or a Breville :-))
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Post by: Halex on September 18, 2011, 09:55:18 am: Yvette, do you brush oil over the pie maker to stop it sticking, for $60 its worth trying. Yours des 4 at a time, what sizecare they?

Thanks
H
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Post by: Yvette on September 18, 2011, 09:56:32 am: That's it Katie, very easy to clean I just wiped it out with a paper towel. Judy I would go the Sunbeam
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Post by: judydawn on September 18, 2011, 09:59:15 am: Why's that Yvette, are they bigger or more successful?
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Post by: Yvette on September 18, 2011, 10:15:39 am: Not sure if they are bigger Judy I am just very happy with the sunbeam, have never had a pie maker before, it will be really easy to make a pie or a quiche if you have unexpected guests. A thought we had tonight was to cut all the circles of the pastry then they are ready to go when needed and if you only want to make one or two pies it won't be a hassle
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Post by: Halex on September 18, 2011, 10:21:29 am: Sounds good, whats the recipe book like. I would love to do individual quiches without having to blind bake :)
H :)
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Post by: Yvette on September 18, 2011, 10:41:05 am: Hally you brush with oil before you use if for the first time. The next time you use it just turn it on. Very easy instructions tell you everything. The pies aren't as big as a normal pie but much bigger than a party pie. Recipe book was pretty good
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Post by: dede on September 18, 2011, 11:25:00 am: This is the Pie maker or what ever you want to call it that I have Mistral Pastry Chef (http://johnw.customer.netspace.net.au/food/mist.html). Its made to fit one full sheet of pastry (Half bottom/Half top) and makes four at a time. I find it excellent for any filling.
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Post by: fundj&e on September 18, 2011, 11:28:22 am: Dede, no wasting of pufff pasrty with that shape i my right ?
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Post by: dede on September 18, 2011, 11:32:32 am: Thats right, It has a template thing with it to cut the sheet exactly in half. No wastage at all, although once they are cooked I usually trim the edges a little just to make them look neater.
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Post by: Halex on September 19, 2011, 09:39:44 am: I bought the sunbeam 4 pie maker. Hope o se it this week with left overs, or very soon for quiche.

Hally
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Post by: judydawn on September 19, 2011, 09:42:13 am: You don't mess around Hally :D :D
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Post by: Yvette on September 19, 2011, 11:00:06 am: Good Hally let us know what you think of it
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Post by: Halex on September 19, 2011, 11:05:40 am: I will, its still in the car!!

Had to organise 55 cupcakes to unexpectedly fit in my freezer

H :)
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Post by: judydawn on September 19, 2011, 11:30:28 am: How disappointing Hally, had you got around to decorating them? How did you find room having just filled the freezer with meat ???
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Post by: Halex on September 19, 2011, 11:51:10 am: The plan was to decorate them tomorrow. I squeezed them in just as well were not decorated as some are in tupperware on their side. Face up it woulfbt have worked, not sure how they will turn out, but its best i coud do.

Pie maker, yep never muck around, always game on....

Its on the coffee table being admired by myself and DS, DS happy it makes custard tarts.

I am very happy with the book that cme with it " 101great pie ideas".

So hope it will be a sucess. Already think some left over curries might get out into pies.
Hally :)
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Post by: dede on September 19, 2011, 11:57:02 am: Lots of pies coming up for the freezer Hally :-)) . Just make sure you label them well cause custard doesn't go well with tomato sauce lol.
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Post by: judydawn on September 19, 2011, 11:58:57 am: ;D ;D dede

Don't you love it when you get a great cookbook with an appliance - it's a real bonus. Some are not so good but that one sounds good and custard tarts, oh yes please.
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Post by: fundj&e on September 19, 2011, 12:06:01 pm: So true JD, many moons ago i bought my skillet it come with the best recipe for pancakes,thats the only recipe i will ever use
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Post by: Halex on September 19, 2011, 12:11:24 pm: This book is really good, a real bonus.

Yes labelling stuff so important, dont know ds might eat sauce and custard tart, 2 of his favs.

You can make quick little damper rolls, quiches, muffins, all very excitng.

I was quiche to be my first pie, silverbeet quiche, goodness NO something yummy an sexy to eat please.

No one to sneak silverbeet into my pie maker. 1st rule
:)H
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Post by: judydawn on September 19, 2011, 12:16:12 pm: I just rang DD2 and left a message on her answering machine - can I have a Sunbeam pie maker for my birthday please? How could she refuse her dear old Mum ;D
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Post by: Halex on September 19, 2011, 12:18:52 pm: Good on you, what made you speed dial, :)

H :)
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Post by: dede on September 19, 2011, 12:20:47 pm: lol Judy, Now thats the way to do it. ;D
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Post by: judydawn on September 19, 2011, 12:28:15 pm: I meant to do it over the weekend but forgot so thought I had better get in before she buys me something else. She normally asks me but just when I have something to actually tell her I want, it would have been my luck she had already got me something else.
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Post by: Halex on September 19, 2011, 12:29:56 pm: Good plan ;D
H :)
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Post by: fundj&e on September 19, 2011, 12:40:18 pm: good thinking JD
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Post by: Halex on September 19, 2011, 12:49:50 pm: Firgot to mention ordered the pie book too ;D ;D (http://;D)
H :)
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Post by: Halex on September 19, 2011, 11:18:34 pm: Ok ds has talked me into custard tarts. What pastry recipe does everyone use for sweet pastry.

Thanks :)
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Post by: Halex on September 20, 2011, 04:16:13 am: Found a sweet pastry on the internet.

Have 4 mushroom quiches in the pie maker now. Made pastry from edc

H :)
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Post by: Halex on September 20, 2011, 04:32:12 am: The quiches are smaller than i thought. Might put more filling in the next batch.

The bottoms are great, really crsip and yum.

I got 9 pastry bases from the edc book, so will make 4 more quiches now.

What about others :)

Tnen on to cstard tarts for DS
;D
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Post by: Halex on September 20, 2011, 04:37:31 am: Sorry 10 bases, but it would stretct to 12 as my pastry is probably a bit thick.

Trial @ error

H :D
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Post by: dede on September 20, 2011, 05:08:36 am: You talking to your self here Hally lol. I thought you were making custard Tarts? or are you making quiches as well?
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Post by: leesmac78 on September 20, 2011, 05:33:51 am: This is one appliance I swear by. I have a 4 hold Sunbeam that I bought when I lived in Australia. The greatest invention ever! A great way to use up all those jolly left overs we all have. And pies seem to take up less space in the freezer!!!

xxx

;D
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Post by: Halex on September 20, 2011, 05:43:21 am: Good to hear they ake up less space, but still stuck with left oversas you cant refreeze the food!!

Next time into the pies and then freeze.

It seems weall have freezer issues.LOL

H :)
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Post by: faffa_70 on September 23, 2011, 05:02:25 am: No freezer issues here!! Went from owning two of the largest you could buy down to just one medium upright!!!

Leftovers are taken to work for lunches or frozen as lunch meals etc ... when there are too many in the freezer (i.e. enough for a meal and also a lunch or two) they get worked into my menu plan as a HYS (help your self lol) meal.

If it is something that would make a really nice pie filling then pies are made and frozen for lunches or again HYS ;D ;D
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Post by: Chelsea (Thermie Groupie) on September 23, 2011, 06:40:03 am: We are the same Kathryn. Our freezer just has a couple of loaves of bread, a quiche, some fruit buns, ice cream and our frozen meat. All left-overs are gobbled up for lunch the next day or reworked into dinner the next night. Chow mein is turned into spring rolls, spag bol is yummy as a pizza topping, beef stew is made into pies etc. I don't like serving the exact same meal two nights in a row and like to be creative when using up left-overs. It saves us a fortune as well. :)
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Post by: cookie1 on September 23, 2011, 06:40:53 am: I thought owning a TMX would reduce my gadgets but I seem to be adding to them continually. I had a pie maker long ago (Sunbeam) but it sort of disappeared. I think I may have lent it to Mum and when we cleaned her place out a family member may have taken it. I may well have to buy another one. Especially if DD sees that it can make crumpets. She is into making them and was pleased to see the TMX home to make her job easier.
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Post by: Halex on September 23, 2011, 09:37:20 am: Yes cookie, i thiught buying tm woukd be it. Its not its worse, now lots of cae decorating gear, 2 le Creusets, pie maker.... Will it ever end ???
H :)
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Post by: nazar on September 23, 2011, 01:40:04 pm: guess what l did today while l was shopping
l got a pie maker
so for tea l got chicken casserole out the freezer and made pies
its great as my 11 year old son would not eat the casserole but he ate 2pies
l would never of thought to buy one but hearing you ladies talk it sound like a good idea
as l also need to sort out my freezer, its a start so that good

l also saw on a really good special a valcuum sealer
so now they both live at my house and they are both very happy and so am l
:) :) :)
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Post by: cookie1 on September 24, 2011, 07:23:00 am: I have to admit I went looking at pie makers this morning. The idea of making quiches in them is great.
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Post by: judydawn on September 24, 2011, 08:26:47 am: Didn't take you long to get back into the action Cookie :D :D
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Post by: Halex on September 26, 2011, 01:42:52 am: Does anyone else find this.

I make my own pastry and the pies seem to be too much pastry and not enough filling. I am worried that if I roll it too thin the pastry wont hold.

Hally
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Post by: Yvette on September 26, 2011, 02:27:50 am: I buy my pastry Hally and it is just perfect
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Post by: fundj&e on September 26, 2011, 02:28:32 am: If i were to make my own pastry for pies for the pie maker i would roll it in my pasta machine
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Post by: leesmac78 on September 26, 2011, 05:30:16 am: What a fabulous idea! I am ecstatic about that!!!! I cannot wait to try it.

xxx

;D
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Post by: Halex on September 26, 2011, 05:31:10 am: Thanks fundj will try that :)
H
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Post by: Decadent Dot on September 26, 2011, 09:04:48 am: It's no Good,, You all got me interested and so I bought a pie maker! The various gadget makers must be thrilled when one of their machines are mentioned on this forum as it seems guaranteed to make sales. :-))
Well I made some chicken and mushroom pies using some left over chicken. I planned for them to be a tasty snack for my DS,DDIL and DGS for when they arrived down from Aberdeen to see me this weekend. I have put the recipe in main dishes Dots Chicken and mushroom pies (http://www.forumthermomix.com/index.php?topic=7351.0)
and here is my picture of the finished pies. They were very tasty and I thought nice looking too. The filling was just the right consistency and the pastry was cooked well on the bottom. I am thinking apple Charlotte today in the pie maker of course.
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Post by: Cornish Cream on September 26, 2011, 09:11:18 am: They do look good Dot,lucky family ;)
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Post by: Yvette on September 26, 2011, 09:11:41 am: They do look good Dot
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Post by: cookie1 on September 26, 2011, 09:14:20 am: I think that has convinced me Dot. I will get one. Did you make your own pastry for them?
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Post by: Decadent Dot on September 26, 2011, 09:40:34 am: Absolutely Cookie! Not using the Thermomix is a bit like keeping a dog and barking yourself ;D
The pastry I used is almost instantly made in the Thermomix. It is as quick as opening and unfolding your store bought packets. I can certainly see the advantage of buying puff pastry because of the time in making this but a shortcrust pastry is a dream in the Thermomix. Click on the link of my original message to take you to the recipe.
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Post by: andiesenji on September 26, 2011, 09:41:19 pm: Last night, just as I was dropping off to sleep, I had a sudden memory recall.
I'm pretty sure I have an old Sunbeam pie maker that is still in it's original box, never used, somewhere in my storage building.

I don't know what prompted that memory popping to the surface but now I have to go out there and hunt around (after setting off a couple of bug bombs to kill the black widows that have taken over and established their territories during the past few months) to see if I can find it. I've already had a look through the storeroom in the house and couldn't find it - although I did find some other things that I had forgotten about.

This gives me an excuse for poking around out there to see what else I can find. I know I have a large box full of old teapots that haven't seen the light of day for at least fifteen years. Lord knows what else I will find. But it's fun looking.
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Post by: Halex on September 27, 2011, 12:02:31 am: Andisenji,

How exciting, cant wait to hear what exciting things you have found. i love teapots, i wanted to collect them at one stage but lack of spacd

Hope you find that pie maker.

Hally :)
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Post by: maddy on September 27, 2011, 12:40:20 am: Quote from: andiesenji on September 26, 2011, 09:41:19 pm
now I have to go out there and hunt around (after setting off a couple of bug bombs to kill the black widows that have taken established their territories during the past few months) to see if I can find it. I've already had a look through the storeroom in the house and couldn't find it - although I did find some other things that I had forgotten about.

(http://www.freesmileys.org/smileys/smiley-scared002.gif) (http://www.freesmileys.org/smileys.php) Your a brave Woman! (http://www.freesmileys.org/smileys/smiley-scared007.gif) (http://www.freesmileys.org/smileys.php)
I probably would have bought a new pie machine instead of searching amongst the spiders :P
Have fun treasure hunting!

(http://www.freesmileys.org/smileys/smiley-angry019.gif) (http://www.freesmileys.org/smileys.php) I can't find my pie ring cutters.
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Post by: judydawn on September 27, 2011, 04:57:49 am: I'm with with you maddy - me and spiders cannot live in the same house. Either they go or I would :P
How old do you think your pie maker is Andie - if it is a vintage model, please show us a picture of it.
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Post by: andiesenji on September 27, 2011, 07:47:12 pm: Still looking. I have to get some help to get into the nether regions.
Set the bug bombs today and will leave the place closed up for a couple of days. The young man who does my yard work has just started his fall college classes and won't be available to help me until the weekend.
It's impossible for me to crawl over some of the stuff in there.
I have footlockers (metal, Army surplus and cheap) packed full of books, two antique kitchen ranges that I had intended to refurbish, as well as some desks, file cabinets and a bunch of printing equipment that I used to use in my art work. All bulky, all heavy and the shelves where I think some of my old boxed appliances are stored are behind all that stuff and I can't even get to the light switches at the far end.
There used to be corridors in the place but those have gradually filled up - gads, I am such a pack rat!
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Post by: Cuilidh on September 27, 2011, 08:11:51 pm: It sounds like a real treasure trove out there!
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Post by: Cornish Cream on September 27, 2011, 08:41:00 pm: Quote from: andiesenji on September 27, 2011, 07:47:12 pm
Still looking. I have to get some help to get into the nether regions.
Set the bug bombs today and will leave the place closed up for a couple of days. The young man who does my yard work has just started his fall college classes and won't be available to help me until the weekend.
It's impossible for me to crawl over some of the stuff in there.
I have footlockers (metal, Army surplus and cheap) packed full of books, two antique kitchen ranges that I had intended to refurbish, as well as some desks, file cabinets and a bunch of printing equipment that I used to use in my art work. All bulky, all heavy and the shelves where I think some of my old boxed appliances are stored are behind all that stuff and I can't even get to the light switches at the far end.
There used to be corridors in the place but those have gradually filled up - gads, I am such a pack rat!
Wow Andie it sounds as though you have a wonderful Aladdin's cave of interesting paraphernalia.Mind you good luck trying to find your pie maker in all that stuff.
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Post by: fundj&e on September 27, 2011, 10:45:22 pm: Quote from: Hally on September 26, 2011, 05:31:10 am
Thanks fundj will try that :)
H
i did try it, did not work for me :(
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Post by: Halex on September 28, 2011, 12:03:51 am: Fundji, ok wont try :'(
Will roll out to 3mm thickness.

Andisienji, wow all that treasure, cant wait.

Hally :) :)
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Post by: andiesenji on September 28, 2011, 12:11:05 am: As I recall, the pie maker only makes two pies at a time. As I never used it I don't know if it worked or not.

There is a 4-unit pie maker currently offered with the Emeril Lagasse name but it has horrible reviews.

There is also a 4-unit Breville but while it has some good reviews, some are so-so and it is only available from Williams-Sonoma and the price is $99.95 and you have to buy a "pie lifter" for $12.95 to get the pies out of the baker without damaging the crust.
That rather annoys me. For that amount of money they should include the pie lifter.
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Post by: Decadent Dot on September 28, 2011, 08:17:34 am: I am wondering what a pie lifter looks like.
I am using a wooden spatula which so far is fine. I sort of just poke the edge with it and it loosens them sufficiently for me to lift them out.
I made more pies today. The amount of pastry just makes 4 pies as you can see.
PASTRY Ingredients:
225 g Flour
1 teaspoon salt
110 g marg or butter
2 Tbs water chilled
As you all will know, the secret to pastry is cold! Cold! Cold! I made the mistake of putting my cut out pie circles in the fridge for ½ an hour. This was a major mistake as they wouldn’t bend enough to go in the pie cavities. The first one broke so I had to wait for them to warm to room temperature again. I put in grated cheese topped with crispy fried bacon pieces and topped with an egg. I dropped in one egg and it was a double yoker so it over spilled the pie. It didn't stick though. I have made a note to myself to top the egg with some salt and pepper next time.
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Post by: fundj&e on September 28, 2011, 08:21:49 am: i use my hand/fingers ;D same when i am grilling veggies ;D
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Post by: fundj&e on September 28, 2011, 08:33:23 am: maybe like this one
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Post by: Halex on September 28, 2011, 10:10:40 am: I use my fingers too, my pies just slide out easily. DD made your pies today :)
H :)
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Post by: fundj&e on September 28, 2011, 10:18:29 am: DD in picture # 2 do you those round plastic rings to cut the pastry ?
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Post by: Decadent Dot on September 28, 2011, 01:32:04 pm: Quote
do you those round plastic rings to cut the pastry ?

Yes Fundj, The two plastic rings came with the pie maker machine so they are the right size for the pie pan.
They are not of a particular high quality. I will check around the kitchen to see what else is the same size ....just in case they get lost or something.
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Post by: andiesenji on September 28, 2011, 05:40:44 pm: Here's a link that shows the Pie Lifter. (http://www.williams-sonoma.com/products/3769510/?catalogId=50&bnrid=3180501&cm_ven=Shopping&cm_cat=Froogle&cm_pla=Bakeware&cm_ite=3769510)

With such a specific utensil - for one appliance, I simply can't see why they don't include one with it.
It turns me off both the appliance and the retailer - and it is a W-S exclusive - not available anywhere else.
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Post by: leesmac78 on September 28, 2011, 07:37:34 pm: Buy the Sunbeam - they are always the best

xxx

;D
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Post by: fundj&e on September 28, 2011, 09:05:00 pm: Quote from: Decadent Dot on September 28, 2011, 01:32:04 pm
Quote
do you those round plastic rings to cut the pastry ?

Yes Fundj, The two plastic rings came with the pie maker machine so they are the right size for the pie pan.
They are not of a particular high quality. I will check around the kitchen to see what else is the same size ....just in case they get lost or something.
my came with one of these. very easy to use. When i can’t find my cutter (BS has taken it) i just cut with a pair of scissors.BS= BAD SON
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Post by: andiesenji on September 28, 2011, 10:43:55 pm: Quote from: leesmac78 on September 28, 2011, 07:37:34 pm
Buy the Sunbeam - they are always the best

xxx

;D

I wish the one sold in OZ was available in the U.S. Unfortunately Sunbeam stopped selling them here a decade ago.
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Post by: Halex on September 28, 2011, 11:21:38 pm: Loving the pie lifter.
H :)
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Post by: judydawn on September 29, 2011, 12:01:39 am: Well I got my pie maker yesterday and took the booklet to bed with me - quite a few in there I want to try. Which is your favourite if you've had the Sunbeam for a while anyone? I have nothing suitable in the freezer at the moment to whip up a leftover filling pie so my first ones will be made from scratch - how easy are those recipes. I was reading them in TMX language -can't have him think he is going to be obsolete on pie day.
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Post by: Penji on September 29, 2011, 12:36:11 am: Dam you Megan, look what you have started, just got a refund on my Microwave and bought a Pie Maker, not in use yet as my daughter is back from Uni and given me the flu.

But love the thread now I am in the loop.
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Post by: fundj&e on September 29, 2011, 12:51:05 am: Jd i am making the Cheesy Tuna mixture for a big pie for tonights dinner. A big one feels more like dinner for DH :-))
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Post by: judydawn on September 29, 2011, 01:07:42 am: Perhaps we should also use this thread for comments on any of the recipes fundj - seems a few of us have aquired a pie maker since Megan raised the subject.
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Post by: fundj&e on September 29, 2011, 01:23:21 am: Jd, sound like a good idea. can megan change the subject line 2, electric pie makers and recipe ideas :D
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Post by: judydawn on September 29, 2011, 01:43:44 am: I'm sure she will when she reads your posting fundj.

Hey look what I just found amongst my recipe books - given to me last year with my birthday presents but, apart from reading it, I haven't done anything yet. I think that might change now that I have the pie maker ;)
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Post by: Halex on September 29, 2011, 01:45:10 am: BONUS FIND JD :-))

Get converting yay

Hally :)
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Post by: nazar on September 29, 2011, 02:01:55 am: andiesenji
have you found your pie marker in your addinlen cave
if not l live in australia and l can go to the shop and buy you one and send it to you
they cost $65 au dollars not shore about postage l can go to post office to see for you if your interested in one
l dont mind doing this for you its no hassle at all
it would be just like l was selling an item on ebay
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Post by: fundj&e on September 29, 2011, 03:28:22 am: just the right amount of filling i used a 21cm pie dish.
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Post by: judydawn on September 29, 2011, 03:54:15 am: Handy to know fundj, did it taste good?
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Post by: fundj&e on September 29, 2011, 04:01:27 am: Extra nice JD i added garlic powder ,sofrito ,but minus the capsicum
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Post by: johnro on September 29, 2011, 05:10:19 am: I should not have read this post - no, no, no!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I would have resisted if it had been in the shopping thread as I am aware of the dangers which lurk in those forum pages!!!!!!! :o
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Post by: Yvette on September 29, 2011, 06:25:31 am: Buy it buy it!!!!!! only $59.95 in Myer at Castle Towers haha delish
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Post by: judydawn on September 29, 2011, 07:08:24 am: fundj, there's no Cheesy Tuna recipe in my book ??? ???
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Post by: Halex on September 29, 2011, 07:10:22 am: I made great chicken & corn pies esterday, really asty from DD's recipe.

I think it s worth the money.

Hally :)
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Post by: fundj&e on September 29, 2011, 07:11:02 am: ops did i say it was in the book? lol

Cheesy Tuna Strudels http://www.forumthermomix.com/index.php?topic=2883.30
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Post by: judydawn on September 29, 2011, 07:15:16 am: Well not exactly but I just presumed it was. Thanks fundj, know the one you mean.
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Post by: fundj&e on September 29, 2011, 07:19:25 am: Are you going to make little ones jd. if you have some mixture left will you be freezing it ?
I would like you know if it freezes well :)
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Post by: judydawn on September 29, 2011, 09:41:15 am: Do you mean Chelsea's Cheesy Tuna Strudel filling fundj? I've frozen the baked strudels but don't know how the uncooked filling would freeze. I'd be inclined to make as many pies as the filling will make and then freeze them but someone may know if the uncooked filling would freeze OK.
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Post by: fundj&e on September 29, 2011, 09:57:28 am: yes Chelsea's Cheesy Tuna Strudel filling. would like to make a double batch next time.

i think is would make a nice pasta sauce with the addition of avocado and yogurt
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Post by: judydawn on September 29, 2011, 01:06:18 pm: If anyone could pull it off fundj, it would be you ;) Let us know if you try it and how it goes.
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Post by: leesmac78 on September 29, 2011, 08:50:43 pm: Hi All,

If you don't have the Sunbeam, you can go online to www.sunbeam.com.au On there you can download the manual which has quite a few recipes in it. All free!!!

xxx

;D
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Post by: Yvette on September 30, 2011, 07:02:21 am: In this week's woman's day this is Curtis Stones meat pie recipe:

2 tbls olive oil
500g beef casserole chuck steak cut into 1cm cubes
2and a half tbls plain flour
1 onion finely chopped
1 garlic clove finely chopped
1 carrot peeled finely chopped
1 celery stalk finely chopped
1 teaspoon groung coriander
1 tbls soy sauce
1 tbls worcestershire sauce
1and a hald cups beef stock
4 sheets frozen puff pastry
1 egg beaten

1. Heat 1 tbls olive oil in a medium heavy based saucepan over high heat. Coat meat in flour and brown well in pan.

2. Reduce heat to medium and add extra oil to pan. Saute onion and garlic 4 minutes. Add carrot and celery and cook a further 4 minutes. Add coriander, soy and worcestershire sauce, and cook until almost dry. Add stock and cook for 1 hour or until meat is tender and sauce is thick. Allow to cool.

There are more steps but those of us with pie makers can then add them to our pastry and cook in pie maker
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Post by: Decadent Dot on September 30, 2011, 10:53:18 am: I hadn't thought of making muffins in the pie maker but thanks to your link with Sunbeam leesmac78, I made up an instant batch of muffins. Mine had glace cherries and choc chips in. The first 4 were a mess. :(The recipe said to use paper cases but these became distorted when the lid was closed and most of the mixture was stuck on the lid. :'(I decided to have a go using these plastic bun (not muffin) cases that I have. You can see that these turned out quite well though I will put more mixture in next time. The case does need to be lower than the pie base for buns to work. I did try one bun without any case which did work but I thought that the non stick surface would not last so well doing this. It has to be said that the bottom of the buns brown more quickly than the tops so they are cooked when the buns show a very light colour. Here is a copy of the recipe adapted for the Thermomix. I am calling them buns because the pie maker is not big enough for muffin cases.

Name Blueberry choc chip Buns

1 cup        self raising flour
1/2 cup        caster sugar
60G g        choc bits
1        egg, lightly beaten
1/4 cup        oil
1/3 cup        milk
100 g        100g blueberries or other fruit

1   Grind the sugar to caster 3 secs/ speed 10
2   Add flour to sugar mix 3 secs/speed 4 ,
3   Mix together, egg, oil and milk. Stir into flour mixture.3 secs/speed 4
4   Add blueberries and choc bits in the TMX. Mix well.stir until just combined. speed 2 reverse
5   Place a double layer of muffin cases into the Pie Magic. Spoon ¼ cup of the mixture into the prepared pie maker and cook for approximately 6 minutes or until golden brown and cooked through.

Servings: 12
Preparation time: 10 minutes
Cooking time: 10 minutes
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Post by: fundj&e on September 30, 2011, 12:17:58 pm: thanks DD for your RV i was looking at those ones 2
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Post by: judydawn on September 30, 2011, 12:28:31 pm: DD, could you just put a circle of baking paper in the base and bake your buns that way?

Thanks Yvette, could be adapted for the TMX easily.
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Post by: fundj&e on September 30, 2011, 12:36:59 pm: i was think more on lines of cutting the same shape as the pie cutter thingo do you know what i mean JD
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Post by: judydawn on September 30, 2011, 12:43:49 pm: Yes I do but I don't think DD has got a Sunbeam has she? A baking paper template for a muffin liner would be a circle with a 12 cm radius and you need to make 2 cm deep cuts in the paper every 6 cms around the edge - is that clear? It then folds in to make a liner for the pie maker bottom.

Here's a picture of one of the 4 I just cut out. Had to put some rice in it to get the shape I wanted and you could cut another 1 cm off the top edges.
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Post by: fundj&e on September 30, 2011, 12:47:27 pm: thats right. JD do have a recipe for taramasalata dip ???
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Post by: judydawn on September 30, 2011, 01:02:12 pm: Yes fundj, give me 5 minutes and I'll pm it to you.
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Post by: fundj&e on September 30, 2011, 01:03:36 pm: no not for me missgrunge on Recipe request
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Post by: judydawn on September 30, 2011, 01:05:35 pm: Oh, OK - am a bit behind in reading the postings at the moment. Been fiddling with baking paper and my pie maker, photo now on my previous posting.
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Post by: Decadent Dot on September 30, 2011, 06:38:49 pm: Right JD, I see where you are coming from with your paper liners. You would have to make them smaller of course so that they sit inside the base cup. I can't help thinking that it would be a whole lot of time cutting out linings. The plastic ones worked very well though the buns are tiny. Probably good for kiddy snap boxes.
DD
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Post by: judydawn on October 01, 2011, 12:03:01 am: Cutting out isn't too time consuming DD, just fold a long piece of baking paper over until you have a small square & lay your template on it - I cut 4 out at one time, you could do 8 at least. Before you cut the slits for the folds, just trim off another cm .
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Post by: leesmac78 on October 01, 2011, 04:40:31 pm: My boss proudly gave me a jar of robertsons fruit mince and told me she had no idea what to do with it. She of course knew that when she purchased,

So at 7am this morning, yes a Saturday morning, I got up and had the urge to cook. I made her mince pies in the pie maker. She was thrilled to bits. I didn't fancy one so I gave them all to her but as Christmas is coming up, you may like to use your pie makers for some yummy home made mince pies

Xxx
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Post by: judydawn on October 02, 2011, 01:40:29 am: Lovely gesture Lee.
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Post by: Halex on October 02, 2011, 01:43:07 am: Great idea, never thought of mince pies
H :)
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Post by: judydawn on October 02, 2011, 04:25:41 am: Have just made my first couple of batches of pies and was very impressed with everything ;D
Main reason for wanting a pie maker was to use up leftovers but none around today so decided to try one from the book that came with it - chicken satay, page 19. I had a 500g pack of chicken mince so adjusted the ingredients upwards and cooked the mixture in the TMX last night, adding fresh coriander to it this morning as well as some satay sauce (http://www.forumthermomix.com/index.php?topic=3093.0) as I think all pies need some sort of sort to bind everything together. I cooked the satay sauce for 5 minutes and poured it over the pies as well. Normally I would only serve 1 pie each with vegies but today we had 2 each (too much :-))) and I have frozen the other 4 as well as a 300g pack of leftover filling. Will use that for a filling in filo pastry or top it with mashed potato. The EDC shortcrust pastry made 8 bottoms and I used bought puff pastry sheets for the top.
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Post by: Halex on October 02, 2011, 04:32:40 am: Look great, yes verybhappy with mine. I had to mae up a filling too!!!
H :)
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Post by: obbie on October 02, 2011, 04:52:20 am: ;D I've had mine for years, and it is one thing I use regularly.

I love it for using up leftovers.

Robyn :)
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Post by: cookie1 on October 02, 2011, 07:39:24 am: DD they look good and Judy your pies look lovely. The first thing I made was the quiches and I put too much filling in them and of course it stuck to the top. We've had a few left overs since then and I hope to do a heap of apple pies to put in the freezer.
DH will love snacking on them.
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Post by: Halex on October 02, 2011, 08:09:38 am: Snap cookie, quiches not goodLOL
H :)
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Post by: judydawn on October 02, 2011, 09:42:26 am: Quiche/frittata, same thing I guess. I used some leftover Agilio Oilio E Peperoncino (http://www.forumthermomix.com/index.php?topic=376.0) covered it with a mixture of eggs and cream and it was very tasty.
Lined the pie holes as per one of my previous postings, placed 1/4 cup of pasta onto the lining. Beat 3 eggs with 1/2 cup cream and poured a 1/4 of a cup over each base. Cooked 9 minutes.
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Post by: johnro on October 02, 2011, 09:50:11 am: Judy that looks so tasty - (http://www.myemoticons.com/emoticons/images/msn/moods/thumbsup.gif)
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Post by: fundj&e on October 02, 2011, 09:55:37 am: A Balinese saying........ same same but different
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Post by: O4aTimtam on October 02, 2011, 01:50:11 pm: I could only resist for so long, I just so lurrrve my gadgets. Popped down to the Good Guys in O'Connor today and got a Sunbeam Pie Magic 2 for $38. Yesterday hubby made a delicious slow cooker Coq au vin http://www.sunbeam.com.au/recipes/c/co-au-vin/ (http://www.sunbeam.com.au/recipes/c/co-au-vin/) so I made some pies with the left overs tonight, yummmmm.
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Post by: Halex on October 02, 2011, 11:58:44 pm: Roast Beef left overs
Woukd love to make some pies, ideas please.
Thanks :)
Hally
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Post by: Very Happy Jan on October 03, 2011, 12:06:01 am: Hally, my DH loves pies made from roast beef leftovers. I just make extra gravy with the roast, then chop up the meat, any leftover peas and veg and mix in the gravy . I also make mashed potato and place a dollop of that on top of the pie filling before popping the top pastry on.
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Post by: Halex on October 03, 2011, 12:13:43 am: Thanks vhj, i have all of that, just make a change from having left over roast dinner :)
H :)
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Post by: Halex on October 03, 2011, 10:09:55 am: DS s loving Left over roast beef dinner pies.
Roast Beef, carrotsm peas & boiled potatoes wih gravy.
He has eaten 2 !!

Thanks VHJ
H :)
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Post by: Very Happy Jan on October 03, 2011, 11:08:33 am: Sounds like our DHs have similar tastes. ;) ;)
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Post by: Halex on October 03, 2011, 11:09:57 am: I am stoked I bought the pie maker, it makes left overs into a totally different meal.

H :)
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Post by: fundj&e on October 03, 2011, 11:17:10 am: It’s like magic ;D
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Post by: Very Happy Jan on October 03, 2011, 11:19:11 am: Quote from: Hally on October 03, 2011, 11:09:57 am
I am stoked I bought the pie maker, it makes left overs into a totally different meal.

H :)

Love mine as well. We had pies made with leftover Beef Stroganoff for lunch yesterday.
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Post by: Halex on October 03, 2011, 11:21:48 am: Cant wait to have a thai green chicken curry pie. That would be just so good. I ony make Alvins fron A Taste of Asia, its sooo good. :D
H ;D

Fundji how far are you from city of sydney, say Darling Harbour
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Post by: fundj&e on October 03, 2011, 11:34:17 am: about 12 kms
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Post by: Halex on October 03, 2011, 11:41:13 am: Wow your not far from the city centre then.
I love the harbour
H :)
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Post by: fundj&e on October 03, 2011, 11:51:07 am: When we 1st moved in where i live now, from my bedroom which now is my kitchen we cloud see the fire works on NYE

Why do trees grow ???
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Post by: Meagan on October 03, 2011, 12:16:30 pm: I guess I should go out and buy a pie maker now after starting this thread :D and enabling you all lol
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Post by: fundj&e on October 03, 2011, 12:22:51 pm: What the hell , are you still a pie less lol

i have had one for many years now and still use it a lot

go on get one you know you want 2 ;D
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Post by: judydawn on October 03, 2011, 12:33:39 pm: You do that Megan, you won't regret it - those that have just bought are very happy with them. I wish I had bought one years ago. You really starting something here ;D
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Post by: Bedlam on October 03, 2011, 04:21:26 pm: Get the 4 pie one Meagan,we have had one for a few years and love it. Really good with with kids, can hide lots of goodies in there!
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Post by: andiesenji on October 03, 2011, 05:19:10 pm: My storage building was thoroughly searched and no pie maker could be found. (Found a lot of other stuff that was long forgotten.)
So I will have to try and find one on one of the auction sites.
It's rather annoying to "know" that I do have something but can't find it. Of course it is possible that I gave it away years ago and don't remember that either.
I did find an old but never used, electric ice cream freezer (the old-fashioned kind) which someone on another forum was looking for a few weeks ago.
The box is pretty shabby but the thing itself is pristine, complete with recipe book and all accessories.
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Post by: Cuilidh on October 03, 2011, 08:21:49 pm: Andie, you will find your pie maker as soon as you buy the new one!

PS. I think you look very young in your photo on another thread. Thanks for posting it.
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Post by: andiesenji on October 03, 2011, 08:25:15 pm: Quote from: Cuilidh on October 03, 2011, 08:21:49 pm
Andie, you will find your pie maker as soon as you buy the new one!

PS. I think you look very young in your photo on another thread. Thanks for posting it.

I'm 72, until next March!
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Post by: Cuilidh on October 03, 2011, 08:40:13 pm: Well, you certainly don't look it. All that cooking and those basenjis are keeping you young.
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Post by: Meagan on October 07, 2011, 12:03:22 pm: Ok I just bought one today ;D got it from Myer for 29.99 :o well to be truthful I had 2 gift cards for $20 each so it was actually 69 before e gift cards but I only paid 29 ;)
No pies tonight though I already had dinner organized but pies will be happening in the next few days for sure. ;D ;D ;D
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Post by: judydawn on October 07, 2011, 12:10:39 pm: Good to hear you bought one Meagan - you won't regret it one bit.
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Post by: Meagan on October 07, 2011, 02:01:50 pm: Ds4 asked if we could have pies for lunch tomorrow I said sure he followed up with apple pies :D I said hrmmmmmm
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Post by: johnro on October 07, 2011, 02:26:17 pm: Forgot to add that after the temptation re pie maker last weekend I succumbed and also bought the 4 pie magic. Used left over Goument Beef for pies last night!!! :) :)
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Post by: faffa_70 on October 07, 2011, 02:52:34 pm: LOL Robyn I knew you would!! Did you see my cheeky post last week? :-* :-*
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Post by: johnro on October 07, 2011, 10:51:15 pm: Quote from: faffa_70 on October 07, 2011, 02:52:34 pm
LOL Robyn I knew you would!! Did you see my cheeky post last week? :-* :-*

Sure did Kathryn, initially I began the above with an address to you (like faffa made me do it......as I had never used that as justification for a purchase previously, at the same time also bought a breville sandwich maker for DD!!!!!!) - but thought better of it :D :D
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Post by: faffa_70 on October 08, 2011, 01:40:03 am: oh no I think you should all blame Meagan lol :o :o (I have had one for about 15 years!!)
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Post by: Meagan on October 08, 2011, 01:42:45 am: Hey!! I justed asked the question lol ;)
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Post by: johnro on October 08, 2011, 01:56:14 am: (http://www.sweetcomments.net/images/funny/71.gif) (http://www.sweetcomments.net/)

But thank you lovelies Megan. Kathryn. Judy etc etc whose comments helped me decide the undecided!!!!!! :-* :-*
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Post by: faffa_70 on October 08, 2011, 02:16:37 am: ROFLMAO - I was happy to contribute to this thread as I already had one - unlike the shopping thread which I cringe when I open and then view from behind my hands :o :o :o :D
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Post by: nazar on October 08, 2011, 02:47:07 am: l am GLAD :) :) :) < HAPPY > :) :) :) that meagan asked the question
as l would of never thought to buy one
thinking what do l need that for, since l have my thermie
but it was the best thing ever
now my son will eat all thought of things now
as long as l have done it in the pie maker
he devours it and has 2nds
so THANK YOU MEAGAN FOR ASKING ABOUT THE PIE MARKER
l would put some pretty picture here for you like a bunch of flowers
like johnro does but l am not a computer person and not shore how too
:) :) :) :) :) :) :) :) :) :) :) :) :) :) :) :) :) :) :) :) :) :) :) :) :) :) :) :) :) :) :) :)
but l can do a row of smiley faces
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Post by: johnro on October 08, 2011, 02:54:41 am: To Meagan from Nazar - thank you for our pie makers!!!!!
(http://www.desiglitters.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/02/flowers-desi-glitters-54.gif) (http://www.desiglitters.com/flowers/bunch-of-sparkling-flowers-graphic/)
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Post by: johnro on October 08, 2011, 02:56:37 am: Will pm you the how to if you are interested Nazar - no need to be computer person just a forum person !!!!! :D :D
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Post by: fundj&e on October 08, 2011, 03:11:42 am: (http://www.desiglitters.com/wp-content/uploads/6371/6371.gif) (http://www.desiglitters.com/hugs/hug-2/)
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Post by: fundj&e on October 08, 2011, 03:12:26 am: that was easy :o
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Post by: nazar on October 08, 2011, 03:18:32 am: thank you johnro and funji
they are beauitful
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Post by: johnro on October 08, 2011, 03:26:15 am: (http://www.thesmilies.com/smilie-generator/image/grey%5E_%5Everdana%5E_%5E2%5E_%5E2%5E_%5EGreat+work+Fundj+xx%5E_%5E.gif) (http://www.thesmilies.com)
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Post by: Meagan on October 08, 2011, 04:44:01 am: :o
Thanks lovely ladies
I hve just seasoned mine and pulled out some left over casserole from the freezer.
My boys are they same. A casserole they wouldn't eat one night will be devoured if wrapped in pastry the next!
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Post by: nazar on October 08, 2011, 06:06:59 am: l have a computer type husband who is very very patience with me
but l keep on forgetting how to do things
and have to keep asking him
my problem l dont do things that often so l forget
l reckon l am a prime canidate for old timer am l am only 40
he shows me often but sometimes but some things just dont sink in
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Post by: fundj&e on October 08, 2011, 06:18:36 am: i just clicked on Robyn s picture and then it just happened its easy give it ago
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Post by: judydawn on October 08, 2011, 07:12:53 am: Yay, I did it too - didn't have a clue what was going on but thanks Johnro & Fundj for the hint of how to do it.

(http://www.desiglitters.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/02/awesome-desi-glitters-6.gif) (http://www.desiglitters.com/awesome/you-are-awesome-glittered-graphic/)
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Post by: Bedlam on October 08, 2011, 10:08:45 am: Every bodies so CLEVER! All these animations.
I'm back, now I am going to try and turn a blind eye to all these fantastic fattening recipes. I will be 50 in just over a month and must lose some holiday (and before holiday) fat.
But...must test my macaroon recipe and post for you all. I made myself eat some of Pier Hermes macaroon ( told they were the best) so I could judge if mine are ok. Will do as soon as I feel normal again,agh jet lag .
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Post by: judydawn on October 08, 2011, 10:31:38 am: Welcome back Denise and good luck with the weight loss regime.
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Post by: Cornish Cream on October 08, 2011, 10:36:34 am: Good to see you arrived home safely Denise.I hope you get over your jet lag. :)
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Post by: Bedlam on October 08, 2011, 10:39:01 am: With Thermie and this wonderful forum I will need more than luck to stay on track Judy. But I hate turning a "0" birthday not feeling good about myself. So will try and have fun with the healthier TMX options, and vicariously enjoy the naughty ones.

Thanks CC, it was lovely getting all my Lakeland goodies out of the suitcase.
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Post by: jeninwa on October 08, 2011, 11:08:32 am: Had to try this too.

(http://www.desiglitters.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/02/saturday-desi-glitters-12.gif) (http://www.desiglitters.com/saturday/shining-saturday-graphic/)
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Post by: fundj&e on October 08, 2011, 11:11:04 am: ;D
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Post by: Meagan on October 08, 2011, 11:57:40 am: Apple pies cooking at the moment. Boys are impatient to try them but they are so hot! Custard and ice-cream to go with it ;)
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Post by: nazar on October 08, 2011, 12:12:42 pm: okay, hubby here, trying picture

??? from what i can tell, you also have to copy and paste the actual link, is this true
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Post by: nazar on October 08, 2011, 02:06:09 pm: (http://www.desiglitters.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/02/butterfly-desi-glitters-82.gif) (http://www.desiglitters.com/butterfly/amazing-butterfly-graphic/)[url=http://www.desiglitters.com/butterfly/amazing
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Post by: johnro on October 08, 2011, 02:11:05 pm: Nazar I have pm you some bedtime reading - there is no need to include the hyperlink, have fun playing!!!!! :) :)
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Post by: nazar on October 08, 2011, 02:12:41 pm: oh cool it worked
l was shore if it would as l could not see the picture when l did preview
there was only the code
(http://www.desiglitters.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/02/thank-you-desi-glitters-8.gif) (http://www.desiglitters.com/thank-you/thank-you-bunny-graphic/)
johnro for your help
l thought this bunny was so cute
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Post by: nazar on October 08, 2011, 02:15:09 pm: sorry l should of said
l was not shore if it would work as l could not see the picture
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Post by: johnro on October 08, 2011, 11:28:22 pm: (http://www.freesmileys.org/smileys/smiley-happy066.gif) (http://www.freesmileys.org/smileys.php) (http://www.freesmileys.org/smileys/smiley-happy066.gif) (http://www.freesmileys.org/smileys.php) (http://www.freesmileys.org/smileys/smiley-happy066.gif) (http://www.freesmileys.org/smileys.php) great Nazar!!!
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Post by: nazar on October 09, 2011, 12:52:39 am: you changed your avartar photo
looks good not jaudice at all
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Post by: andiesenji on October 09, 2011, 12:59:55 am: I'm not buying a pie maker but one of the gals in my book club (met last evening) has thing called a "Babycakes" baker that can be used for cupcakes or little pies. They are smaller than the pie maker pies.
She says she has never used it and it is taking up valuable space in her small pantry and she is happy to get rid of it.
I'm giving her something in return but have to compare notes with her daughter to be sure my guess as to what she would like is accurate.

We were talking about this during the snack break and I learned that one other member had purchased and returned the Breville pie maker, calling it a "piece of junk and total waste of money" and it wasn't cheap.

So today, while using StumbleUpon - the search engine for geeks like me - I stumbled on this blog that tells how to make pies (http://www.kingarthurflour.com/blog/2011/02/22/can-you-bake-a-mini-pie-how-about-8-mini-pies-%E2%80%93-in-just-12-minutes/) in the Babycakes thingy.

How about that, serendipity, or what?
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Post by: fundj&e on October 09, 2011, 01:07:58 am: thanks for the link ,i think :-))
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Post by: johnro on October 09, 2011, 01:16:34 am: Andie you will be able to whip your usual wonderful creations - it looks very similar to the pie make perhaps just smaller, those berry pies on the link look delish!!!!!!! :) :)
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Post by: Bonsai on October 10, 2011, 01:29:03 pm: I tried making quiche in my piemaker for the first time today - have had it 'forever' but never thought to make quiche in it - possibly the long-lost instructions didn't include quiche way back then.

Shortcrust pastry in thermomix, filling of finely chopped ham, grated cheddar and some sundried tomatos - cooked beautifully and got munched up so fast I missed the photo opportunity. A great way to use up leftovers or just make a few snack size ones- probably good for school lunchboxes. The recipe in the instruction manual (which I found a copy of online) makes just enough filling for 4 quiches.
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Post by: Meagan on October 10, 2011, 03:49:41 pm: Does everyone else's pie makers cook one or two pies quicker than others? I find the back left cooks the fastest I am wondering if it has to do with the amount of filling. Also does anyone brush the tops with milk or egg white as I would do this for oven ones.
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Post by: fundj&e on October 10, 2011, 08:41:23 pm: Only taking a guess here :-))

If you are like me and start your pies from the back left one then yes, by the time you are up to the front right one ,the back one is already start to get hot( if you know what i mean)

I have never thought of brushing with egg like i do when baking in oven
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Post by: Yvette on October 10, 2011, 10:37:25 pm: Meagan mine seem to all cook evenly and bonsai the quiche sounds nice must try that soon
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Post by: judydawn on October 10, 2011, 10:58:01 pm: I fold my pastry bottoms before I place them in the pie maker so that it ends up being quite a quick process to then just add the filling and tops (which you just sit on top anyway). Mine all cooked evenly and no, they were nice and evenly browned so no need to egg wash Meagan.
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Post by: Meagan on October 11, 2011, 01:02:05 am: Hmm no I start at the front. How long do you all leave yours? I must time mine next time.
Do you preheat or put it in from cold I have been preheating as per the book
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Post by: Yvette on October 11, 2011, 01:13:45 am: Meaghan I preheat and fold the base first as Judy said, they cook for 7 minutes and are lovely and golden all over
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Post by: Wonder on October 11, 2011, 01:17:08 am: I preheat first and fold the pastry on the bench already to pop in the pie maker and fill up. The process only takes a few minutes and mine all cook evenly and have a lovely brown top. I'll need to give the quiches a try, my family loved them when I first got the pie maker a few years ago but haven't made them for a long time.
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Post by: Meagan on October 11, 2011, 06:37:26 am: I am going to time mine as the two front ones brown eventually but they are not all ready at the same time ??? I do prep the pastry before hand too
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Post by: leesmac78 on October 11, 2011, 08:10:37 pm: My machine is pretty even. I chop all the pastry ready to go first, have a spoon in the filling and work like crazy to get it all together so that they all cook evenly. I must make some little quiches tomorrow, lovely idea!! I am hosting a number of luncheons and brunches over the next two weeks. I love wowing everyone in our kitchen. My friends and colleagues think I am such a talented cook. Rubbish, I just have a Thermomix!!!

xxx

;D
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Post by: Nikkit on October 12, 2011, 01:03:46 am: How have I missed this thread? ???
I've had my Sunbeam 4 pie maker for 16 years (was a wedding pressie) and make a stack of pies every winter to stash in the freezer for quick dinners.
This year my Mum, her friend and I planned a "pie day". We each made 3 different fillings the day before and got together with 2 pie makers and pumped out about 300 pies. I kid you not! :o
We had a pretty good production line going, Pamaps puff pastry loved us for the day (the best pastry we think to make pies with). It took all day and we were exhausted - but we had pies for dinner! ;)
We made Mushroom pies, beef beer and bacon pies, vege pies, meat and mushroom pies, Mum's beef pies, thai red curry pork pies, coq au vin pies, thai chicken pies, Nik's beef pies, Indian chicken curry pies, moroccan lamb pies.
We cut shapes with little pastry/bikkie cutters and put on top of pies while cooking to tell the difference and it has been great to go to the freezer and choose a few different ones for tea when there's nothing out or I'm having a night off!
Don't need to make any more yet - there's till about 50 in the freezer!
I do love my pie maker! ;D
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Post by: judydawn on October 12, 2011, 01:05:04 am: Sounds as if you are going to be very busy Lee. Let's hope some of your friends want to buy a TMX after they have seen the wondrous things it can do. Have fun :)
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Post by: judydawn on October 12, 2011, 01:06:49 am: What a wonderful story Nik - you must have been sick of the sight of pies by the end of that session.
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Post by: Nikkit on October 12, 2011, 01:21:21 am: Ah yes JD I was, but it was worth the effort and getting together with my Mum and her friend and trying different fillings was great.
Mum's friend did quite exotic fillings and they were delish. So we have gourmet pies - yummy!
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Post by: Meagan on October 12, 2011, 01:26:01 am: Ok let's talk pastry :) I used home made shortcrust for the base and either organic butter puff or butter puff by pampas. Maybe it is the pastry!
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Post by: Yvette on October 12, 2011, 01:43:14 am: Nik good job it is good when you have things made already in the freezer, you would have been exhausted after making that many.

Meagan I buy my pastry short for the bottom and puff for the top, maybe if your pastry is homemade it needs to been all exactly rolled out the same which is hard to do with homemade. Judy makes her pastry though
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Post by: Meagan on October 12, 2011, 01:47:45 am: I didn't even think about that :D of course it must be the base thickness! I will try it wthi store bought so I can experiment on the time it takes
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Post by: fundj&e on October 12, 2011, 01:55:36 am: We have had a pie party once and once only with 4 pie makers going at the same time, the guys (not happy) said ok when is the really food coming. bloody **** :o
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Post by: Nikkit on October 12, 2011, 02:00:45 am: I just use pamaps puff pastry for top and bottom of my pies. When making 300 odd we figured we didn't have time to fluff around with different sorts!
We rolled the scraps out and used them for the tops so there was no waste. (used the bottom cutter to cut pastry for the tops so when they do shrink they still fit - if that makes sense!)

Plus in my house - if you don't like it - don't eat it. Ain't nothin' else! ;D
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Post by: andiesenji on October 12, 2011, 05:07:42 am: I am now the proud owner of a bright pink Babycakes appliance.
I've taken it out of the box but have not yet decided on what to attempt as my first project.

Tomorrow will be soon enough to take it for its maiden flight.

My friend brought it over after work and we got into a discussion about old movies from the 1930s and the time just flew by.
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Post by: judydawn on October 12, 2011, 06:59:28 am: This one andie - looks so cute.

Maddy, are you looking at this ;)
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Post by: fundj&e on October 12, 2011, 07:01:14 am: your bad JD
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Post by: judydawn on October 12, 2011, 07:02:47 am: ;D ;D ;D :-)) :-)) :-))
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Post by: fundj&e on October 12, 2011, 07:16:21 am: If maddys DH catches up with you he will wipe that grin off your face
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Post by: judydawn on October 12, 2011, 07:17:55 am: I'd love to meet maddy's DH - he must be awesome to let her shop so much :D :D
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Post by: cookie1 on October 12, 2011, 07:18:29 am: Run Judy run. :D :D
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Post by: leesmac78 on October 12, 2011, 08:40:44 am: Ed always gets nervous when I am on this forum. Just in case I come up with any other brilliant ideas.... He still lets me shop though. Lucky I am on holidays and he is at work. Gives me time to hide my purchases around the house.

Xxx

;D
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Post by: maddy on October 12, 2011, 09:00:05 am: Quote from: judydawn on October 12, 2011, 06:59:28 am
This one andie - looks so cute.

Maddy, are you looking at this ;)

don't worry Judy, already seen it ;)
Sold in U.S, but unfortunately their power voltage is different, and can't use any of their appliances......that is unless I'm prepared to buy this huge whopping/ugly step down power transformer.....which is just as big as the appliances themselves :-))
There is sooooooo many other things I would have loved....but probably a blessing a disguise :P

Quote from: judydawn on October 12, 2011, 07:17:55 am
I'd love to meet maddy's DH - he must be awesome to let her shop so much :D :D

After the first few years of marriage, he found it easier to just shake his head and say nothing! LOL!

(http://www.diamond-diva-designs.com/catalog/Born%20To%20Shop-%20silver%20$12_thumb.jpg)
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Post by: maddy on October 12, 2011, 09:12:43 am: After talking about the pies I had made to my Mum, she informed me she had a larger (1 pie) maker, sitting in her cupboard, and I was welcome to it.
......I didn't know one existed....has anyone else seen one?
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Post by: fundj&e on October 12, 2011, 09:23:45 am: yes i have seen b4, take it maddy take it
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Post by: judydawn on October 12, 2011, 09:49:36 am: Love to see a picture of it maddy. Never seen it myself.
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Post by: fundj&e on October 12, 2011, 10:23:08 am: i am always on the look out for one when i go to 2nd hand markets or on ebay, must check on ebay again
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Post by: andiesenji on October 12, 2011, 06:02:15 pm: Babycakes premiered with almond/poppyseed muffins this morning. Baking time 8 minutes.
Tiny muffins, two-bite size for most people but I suspect most guys would just pop them whole into the mouth.

Later today I will try some tiny mince pies.

Meanwhile, here are photos of my early morning results.
(http://i63.photobucket.com/albums/h129/Basenjibabe91/Baking/HPIM4336.jpg)

(http://i63.photobucket.com/albums/h129/Basenjibabe91/Baking/HPIM4337.jpg)

This looks like it is going to be fun. However because of the size, I have ordered one of the old American Sunbeam pie bakers (2 pies) like the one I thought I had.
A New-In-Box Sunbeam appeared on eBay just in time with a reasonable Buy-It-Now price.

See, you folks led me into temptation and I did BUY! :-)) Of course my friend helped too. ;)
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Post by: Cornish Cream on October 12, 2011, 06:07:23 pm: Those do look good Andie ;) I bet you find your original pie maker when you get cooking with your new eBay acquisition :D :D
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Post by: andiesenji on October 12, 2011, 07:53:51 pm: Quote from: Cornish Cream on October 12, 2011, 06:07:23 pm
Those do look good Andie ;) I bet you find your original pie maker when you get cooking with your new eBay acquisition :D :D

That has occurred to me. I will probably come across it while hunting for something else and in a spot where it has no business being located.
I recently noticed a "mystery" box on an upper shelf in the linen closet and it turned out to be a vintage Goblin Teasmaid that I had forgotten I owned. I bought it from UK eBay and sent it off to be converted to U.S. electrical as soon as it arrived.
When I got it back, I was in the midst of redecorating a couple of rooms and just stuck it away and promptly forgot all about it. That was ten years ago. No doubt there are many other things that have hidden themselves away in similar out of the way spots.
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Post by: maddy on October 12, 2011, 11:50:58 pm: Andie, that babycake maker would be perfect for mince pies!

I am always hoping that this doughnut hole maker will eventually make our shores :-))......we are behind in everything I tell you!

(http://images.bestbuy.com/BestBuy_US/images/products/1065/1065622_sb.jpg)

(http://dyn-images.hsni.com/is/image/HomeShoppingNetwork/pd300/nostalgia-electrics-donut-holes-maker-pink-and-green~6483877w.jpg)

......and it matches my kitchen perfectly too! >:( *stamps foot*
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Post by: judydawn on October 13, 2011, 12:29:51 am: I love that babymaker andie - people often don't want a huge muffin and if you live alone, a batch of 8 at a time is perfect. It also gives you the opportunity to make different recipes and offer people a choice of muffins. I did buy a mini muffin pan but haven't used it yet :-))
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Post by: Meagan on October 13, 2011, 02:12:49 am: Quote from: maddy on October 12, 2011, 09:12:43 am
After talking about the pies I had made to my Mum, she informed me she had a larger (1 pie) maker, sitting in her cupboard, and I was welcome to it.
......I didn't know one existed....has anyone else seen one?

Maddy make sure you post a picture for us :)
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Post by: Meagan on October 13, 2011, 02:13:30 am: Quote from: fundj on October 12, 2011, 09:23:45 am
yes i have seen b4, take it maddy take it

Fundj what do they look like?
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Post by: maddy on October 13, 2011, 02:57:35 am: I will grab it off Mum tonight or tomorrow, so I will post a pic then.
I did try to google one, but had no luck finding one.......so I will leave you all in suspenders now :P
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Post by: maddy on October 13, 2011, 07:18:20 am: Not getting it until late tomorrow, which we are invited out for dinner to a friends, so that means I will probably consume too much wine......and won't post picture until Saturday :P

Mum said it was a Sunbeam one, but I have read today that they are discontinued.
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Post by: fundj&e on October 13, 2011, 10:33:25 am: I have goggled for a pic 2 ,no luck, from memory its not as deep like the 4s and 2s models
And maybe the size of a small pizza
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Post by: Ceejay on October 13, 2011, 11:03:56 am: http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Breville-Pie-Pizza-MakerSupreme-Exc-condition-/260823993873 (http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Breville-Pie-Pizza-MakerSupreme-Exc-condition-/260823993873)

This one Maddy?
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Post by: fundj&e on October 13, 2011, 11:13:22 am: thats a good one C

But not the one i was looking for
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Post by: andiesenji on October 15, 2011, 08:23:11 pm: More from the BabyCakes baker.

Cheesy muffins - not that great - too bland.
(http://i63.photobucket.com/albums/h129/Basenjibabe91/Baking/cheesymuffins.jpg)
(http://i63.photobucket.com/albums/h129/Basenjibabe91/Baking/cheesymuffincloseup.jpg)

Yesterday it was chocolate fudge brownie cake from a mix I got for free with a cake pan.
Rather tasty. Too much sugar for me to consume too many. One is more than enough.
(http://i63.photobucket.com/albums/h129/Basenjibabe91/Baking/chocfudge2.jpg)
(http://i63.photobucket.com/albums/h129/Basenjibabe91/Baking/chocfundgecloseup.jpg)
Very moist and tender:
(http://i63.photobucket.com/albums/h129/Basenjibabe91/Baking/chocfudgeextremecloseup.jpg)
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Post by: maddy on October 16, 2011, 07:29:03 am: Quote from: Ceejay on October 13, 2011, 11:03:56 am
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Breville-Pie-Pizza-MakerSupreme-Exc-condition-/260823993873 (http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Breville-Pie-Pizza-MakerSupreme-Exc-condition-/260823993873)

This one Maddy?

.....turns out it is that Breville one Ceejay.

(http://i618.photobucket.com/albums/tt266/nachothecat/104_7007.jpg)

(http://i618.photobucket.com/albums/tt266/nachothecat/104_7011.jpg)

also comes with a pizza stone.
It's about 2cm deep, 18 cm diameter and holds 1 1/2 cups of filling.

Andie....looks like you are giving the babycakes a good run :)
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Post by: leesmac78 on October 16, 2011, 07:46:36 am: Sunbeam make a wonderful donut maker. It's pink and cute too and I do still use it from time to time.

http://www.sunbeam.com.au/products/kitchen/dm3200/

Xxx

;D
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Post by: maddy on October 16, 2011, 01:15:52 pm: Quote from: leesmac78 on October 16, 2011, 07:46:36 am
Sunbeam make a wonderful donut maker. It's pink and cute too and I do still use it from time to time.

http://www.sunbeam.com.au/products/kitchen/dm3200/
Xxx

;D

I finally christened mine this week ;D
Lee.....did you use the recipe with the book? I made those first, but didn't really like them, bit too heavy and pancake tasting. I did a bit of googling, and found a recipe that certainly looked and tasted more like a doughnut. I will keep searching. Have a look at the difference a recipe makes........the left side (the flat ones) were the Sunbeam recipe.

(http://i618.photobucket.com/albums/tt266/nachothecat/104_6921.jpg)

.....and just to add, I used the cupcake pen for adding the batter to the holes.....not one drop fell outside the rings....so that was one purchase justified :P

(http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/31WundEaEzL._SL500_AA300_.jpg)

(http://i618.photobucket.com/albums/tt266/nachothecat/104_6911.jpg)
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Post by: leesmac78 on October 16, 2011, 08:33:28 pm: I use the basic recipe in the sunbeam book usually or else the choc chip ones. Quite tasty.

Xxx

;D
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Post by: fundj&e on October 16, 2011, 09:10:03 pm: Maddy the one i have seen has got the same pattern around the edges like the 4s and 2s
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Post by: obbie on October 18, 2011, 02:51:07 am: Maddy, I have the same sunbeam donut machine.
My kids love them, and I ice them , add sprinkles, or choc frogs too.

Robyn
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Post by: maddy on October 18, 2011, 03:18:02 am: Quote from: obbie on October 18, 2011, 02:51:07 am
Maddy, I have the same sunbeam donut machine.
My kids love them, and I ice them , add sprinkles, or choc frogs too.

Do you use the sunbeam recipe Robyn?
Next time I will try out katesjoy conversion for baked doughnuts.
(http://www.forumthermomix.com/index.php?topic=7223.0)
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Post by: CreamPuff63 on October 18, 2011, 03:57:41 am: here's a recipe (http://www.forumthermomix.com/index.php?topic=2789.0) as well that isi posted
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Post by: obbie on October 18, 2011, 04:43:15 am: :) Maddy, i just use the recipe that comes in the book. Its works great.

i'll check out isi's recipe too.
Thanks,
Robyn
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Post by: andiesenji on October 18, 2011, 08:04:01 pm: Do you know that you can also bake yeast doughnuts in the doughnut baker? I can't give you a recipe but a friend has one of the doughnut bakers and uses a small doughnut cutter, allows the cutouts to rise for twenty minutes or so and then transfers them to the baker.
They turn out very light, mostly hollow and quite crusty with none of the fat one gets with frying.
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Post by: andiesenji on October 19, 2011, 09:56:38 pm: My "new" Sunbeam pie baker (2 pie) arrived today. However, this is my bread-baking day so no pies today and probably not tomorrow as I have been tapped to help with preparing a huge batch of tamales for a party to be held on Saturday.
As there will probably be at least 100 of each "flavor" beef, pork, chicken, beef tongue, it requires several people working like a production line.
It's fun and gives me a chance to learn a bit more Spanish each time.

So right now it looks like Friday will be the day to give the pie maker a test drive.

Oatmeal bread with potato bread in the background - non-TMX dough.
(http://i63.photobucket.com/albums/h129/Basenjibabe91/Baking/Oatmealbread.jpg)
(http://i63.photobucket.com/albums/h129/Basenjibabe91/Baking/Oatmealbread1-1.jpg)
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Post by: maddy on October 20, 2011, 12:41:28 am: What a gorgeous colour your oat loaf is Andie!.....bet it was tasty too :-*
Can't wait to see what you put in your pies.

Quote from: andiesenji on October 18, 2011, 08:04:01 pm
Do you know that you can also bake yeast doughnuts in the doughnut baker? I can't give you a recipe but a friend has one of the doughnut bakers and uses a small doughnut cutter, allows the cutouts to rise for twenty minutes or so and then transfers them to the baker.
They turn out very light, mostly hollow and quite crusty with none of the fat one gets with frying.

That's great to know Andie. I really think they will have more of the doughnut taste & texture, instead of cake texture. Can't wait to try it out.
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Post by: andiesenji on October 22, 2011, 03:06:54 am: The Sunbeam Pie Baker debuted today with beef pot pies. I used a slightly altered recipe that I usually use for my pasties.

First, I found that draping the bottom shell over a little cup made it easier to fit the stuff into the bottom of the baker without tearing it too much - my dough is fairly tender.
(http://i63.photobucket.com/albums/h129/Basenjibabe91/Baking/HPIM4358.jpg)

(http://i63.photobucket.com/albums/h129/Basenjibabe91/Baking/HPIM4359.jpg)

Each shell was filled with 1/3 cup of filling.
(http://i63.photobucket.com/albums/h129/Basenjibabe91/Baking/HPIM4360.jpg)

The book said they would hold 1/2 cup but that did not work so well - overrun.
(http://i63.photobucket.com/albums/h129/Basenjibabe91/Baking/HPIM4361.jpg)

The end result - very tasty.
(http://i63.photobucket.com/albums/h129/Basenjibabe91/Baking/HPIM4363.jpg)

I made 6, froze three, refrigerated 2 and ate one.

Not bad for a first try.
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Post by: Bonsai on October 22, 2011, 05:37:23 am: Andie they look wonderful. I've always been nervous about using a mix with much sauce in it as it seems to seep through pastry easily unless they're eaten straight away. Maybe using shortcrust on the base might work better (have tended to be lazy and use frozen puff pastry, really no excuse as shortcrust is so easy to make and foolproof :-\

Have to try again with shortcrust base and a more saucy filling....
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Post by: judydawn on October 22, 2011, 09:47:05 am: Bonsai, you are certainly right there. I was going to whimp out and buy shortcrust for the bases until Hally convinced me that our pastry recipe is so quick. Now I wouldn't do it any other way but will continue to buy puff pastry for the tops. I think as you line the pie molds with pastry they start to cook immediately and by the time you have got around to the 4th one then start filling the first one, the heat would have done enough to stop any steepage - does this make sense or am I wrong in my assumption here. Anyway, I have not had leakage with my 2 tries and one was quite runny.

Your pies look great andie. Good to see you getting into the Aussie pie exercise.
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Post by: cookie1 on October 22, 2011, 09:47:17 am: They look delicious Andie.
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Post by: maddy on October 23, 2011, 05:10:48 am: Andie, out of curiosity, what are is the measurements of the babycakes vessels?
I'm wondering if it's the same size as the sunbeam cupcake maker,

(http://0.tqn.com/d/housewares/1/0/W/N/SunbeamCupcakeMakeropen.jpg)

......... instead of the mini muffin I had just bought.

I bought the babycakes book for ideas (brilliant amount of choice), and should adapt well to regular size.

(http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/51B8BSEBkBL._SL500_AA300_.jpg)
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Post by: andiesenji on October 23, 2011, 10:28:36 pm: Maddy,
The Babycakes cupcakes are half the size of a "regular" cupcake. I don't know what size the Sunbeam makes.

The company calls them "Snack-Size" Other companies that make similar appliances call them "mini" cupcakes.

Bella Cucina makes 7. (http://www.amazon.com/Bella-Cucina-13465-Cupcake-Maker/dp/B003NUV0V2/ref=pd_sbs_k_2)

Breville (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Breville-Electric-MUFFIN-MAGIC-Cupcake-Maker-Baker-1400-Watts-Non-Stick-/330618650537?pt=Small_Kitchen_Appliances_US&hash=item4cfa683fa9) makes one but it was on the market here in the US for about five minutes and got terrible reviews. This is the first one I have seen on eBay for two or three years.

MasterChef marketed this full size muffin baker (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Breville-Electric-MUFFIN-MAGIC-Cupcake-Maker-Baker-1400-Watts-Non-Stick-/330618650537?pt=Small_Kitchen_Appliances_US&hash=item4cfa683fa9) about 12 years ago but it never caught on and I don't think many were sold. I saw it demonstrated at Gottschalks department store, which has been out of business here for at least five years and the demo I watched was long before that - was done by a friend of mine.
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Post by: maddy on October 24, 2011, 02:32:33 am: Thanks for that info andie :)

Well BINGO!.....I found the equivalent here, to your babycakes maker ;)
It's a Breville mini pie/cupcake maker.

(http://www.breville.com.au/media/catalog/product/cache/11/image/463x348/9df78eab33525d08d6e5fb8d27136e95/b/p/bpi280_01_product_101125_1.jpg)
Breville party pie creations (http://www.breville.com.au/cooking/snack-makers/party-pie-creationstm.html)

.......now you know I will just have to buy this one too! :P there are just too many yummy mini pies and cheese cakes in that cook book!
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Post by: fundj&e on October 24, 2011, 02:43:36 am: Some time to today i would like to try making cup cakes in the pie maker any tips maddy?
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Post by: maddy on October 25, 2011, 06:44:00 am: Quote from: fundj on October 24, 2011, 02:43:36 am
Some time to today i would like to try making cup cakes in the pie maker any tips maddy?

....sorry, just found your question.
Were you thinking the 4 pie maker?.......If yes, it may be a little big :-\ not sure how it would turn out (length of time cooking/ if too baked on the outside before the centre has cooked).....is your oven not working?
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Post by: andiesenji on October 25, 2011, 06:30:53 pm: Remember, you can open the pie maker when you think it is done and stick a probe thermometer into the center of the cupcake.

It should register at least 96° C. when done or a little higher. Less than that and it will be gooey in the center.

If you have "inclusions" in the cupcakes or muffins - raisins or ??? check in more than one spot as these will reach a higher temp more rapidly than the surrounding cake.
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Post by: Decadent Dot on October 26, 2011, 07:34:41 am: Andie, I just wanted to say that draping the pastry over a little tin before introducing them into the pie maker is a great idea which I shall be trying next time.
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Post by: andiesenji on October 26, 2011, 07:29:12 pm: Quote from: Decadent Dot on October 26, 2011, 07:34:41 am
Andie, I just wanted to say that draping the pastry over a little tin before introducing them into the pie maker is a great idea which I shall be trying next time.

I'm now using a taller jar which is easier to hold than the shallower custard cup. I can drape the dough over the bottom of it, plunk it into the pie maker and quickly go on to the next one.
I may refine it more as I have a silicone tumbler that may fit the bottom better. Still experimenting.

I didn't take a photo but yesterday I made bread pudding and while most went into a loaf pan to be turned into my "mock French toast"
tomorrow, I had some left over and baked it in the Sunbeam pie maker. Turned out lovely.
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Post by: judydawn on October 26, 2011, 11:59:39 pm: What a great idea andie, individual bread and butter puddings in the pie maker. Would never have thought of that :P :-* :-*
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Post by: Yvette on October 28, 2011, 01:02:58 am: Loving my pie maker made Dot's chicken and mushroom pies the other day (minus the mushrooms) delish
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Post by: andiesenji on October 28, 2011, 02:23:46 am: Quote from: judydawn on October 26, 2011, 11:59:39 pm
What a great idea andie, individual bread and butter puddings in the pie maker. Would never have thought of that :P :-* :-*

I've made individual B&B puddings before, in the jumbo muffins tins. I cut or tear the bread, usually brioche or challah, into bite-size pieces, make the eggy mixture, add sugar and spices and then add the lightly toasted bread, putting a plate to weight it down so it all soaks up the liquid.
Then I transfer it by the cupful to loaf pans, or other baking pans - sometimes I bake it in a Turk's head mold or other fancy type.

It took 10 minutes to cook in the pie maker. I haven't yet tried it in the BabyCakes one yet, but as this turned out so well, am going to try it soon.
I have an idea that savory ones, with pre-cooked bacon and a nice sharp cheddar or other cheese will turn out very nice.
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Post by: Halex on November 19, 2011, 11:30:58 am: This evening we had left over BBQ chicken and some veg in the pie maker. Really nice. & easy.
I chopped 1 onion then i made edc bechamel sauce, had already chopped chicken and had carrots, Peas & mushrooms, really yum and easy. Tonight as i was in a hurry i used all bought pastry. They were really good, we ended up with 12 pies!! The piemaker certainly helps your food go a lot further, so to the freezer they go.

H :)
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Post by: astarra on May 15, 2012, 03:04:32 am: OK I realise I'm reserrecting an old thread, Just wanted to ask (hope it is not too rude) where you got your pastry chef from dede?????? DH went to deliver something for work last week, got to the place and it didn't open for 1/2 hr, so he did what blokes seem to do when they are bored - went and found a bakery and brought himself something to eat :o , he thought it was a sausage roll but then after he had sauce put on it the server person said "you do realise that is bacon and egg?" Well DH came home and told me this story - then proceeded to ask me to make him some, I have never heard of them (but don't make a habit of bakery shopping - rather do my own!!) and now I'm meant to make them. I tried google but no luck, was looking thru this thread and found dede's picture, thought maybe that is it...? Have you done egg & bacon in it????? I have MIL's pie maker at the mo, but he wants these egg and bacon...things. Does ANYONE know what he is talking about?????
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Post by: obbie on May 15, 2012, 03:34:08 am: egg and bacon pies, yes.

chop and cook up some bacon.
Put the pastry in the bottom of pie maker, add bacon, crack a egg on top.
S&P then pastry and cook.

Very simple and tasty.

You can also make mini quiches in the pie machine too.
Robyn
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Post by: faffa_70 on May 15, 2012, 03:51:44 am: loooovvvvvveee a good egg and bacon pie :)

DH loves them for work in the winter (especially if he is running late and can then eat them in the car lol) pops them in the oven as soon as he gets up and lets them heat whilst he gets ready ;)
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Post by: Decadent Dot on May 15, 2012, 05:39:50 am: I make bacon and egg pies all the time in my piemaker. I start off with a layer of grated cheese in the bottom followed by crispy fried broken up bacon and then break an egg on top. here is a picture. They are nice cold but even nicer warm and so easy.
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Post by: mcmich on May 15, 2012, 05:50:51 am: Dot, they look delicious.
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Post by: Amy :-) on May 15, 2012, 06:00:14 am: Yummo DD!! :D

Fried mushrooms are another good addition to bacon and egg pies ;)
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Post by: astarra on May 15, 2012, 06:05:15 am: Thanx ladies - yeah, I've done pies, just totally unsure how to make that mix into sausage roll looking things...??? ??? Because in my mind the mix would all seep out of a roll of pastry... but I thing I'll just do him some more pies and be done with it - or introduce him to the kitchen... ;)
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Post by: Amy :-) on May 15, 2012, 06:06:51 am: Quote from: astarra on May 15, 2012, 06:05:15 am
or introduce him to the kitchen... ;)

Good idea, but just dont let him near TM lol ;)
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Post by: nazar on May 15, 2012, 06:24:26 am: our bakery does egg and bacon sausage rolls .
and all they did is add egg, cheese and raw bacon to sausage roll mix and put them in puff pastry and roll like sausage rolls
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Post by: obbie on May 15, 2012, 06:31:25 am: I made over a dozen pies on Sunday for work lunches.

I'll make egg and bacon this weekend.

Robyn
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Post by: Halex on May 15, 2012, 06:32:36 am: Dot, they look yum.

H :)
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Post by: mcmich on May 15, 2012, 07:02:09 am: Quote from: nazar on May 15, 2012, 06:24:26 am
our bakery does egg and bacon sausage rolls .
and all they did is add egg, cheese and raw bacon to sausage roll mix and put them in puff pastry and roll like sausage rolls

That's what our bakery does too. A few finely chopped bacon bits and cheese on top of the sausage roll.
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Post by: droverjess on May 15, 2012, 08:09:43 am: When we moved house last summer I chucked mine out, now reading this i really wish I hadn't!
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Post by: judydawn on May 15, 2012, 10:26:54 am: Must try those egg and bacon pies Robyn and DD - yum.
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Post by: astarra on May 16, 2012, 12:31:17 am: Thanx again, DD- can you freeze them?? They sure look delicious, I'm sure my girls would love them as well - and we get 2 dozen eggs each week from BIL, so we have plenty of them!!!! :)
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Post by: mcmich on May 16, 2012, 12:52:10 am: I have a regular pie maker and a mini pie piemaker. I didn't realise you could get a mini pie maker until I read something Halex had posted. I love them both.
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Post by: Halex on May 16, 2012, 01:02:40 am: Yes I have both & love them both.
I am going to give the bacon & egg pie a go, ds would love it.

H :)
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Post by: obbie on May 16, 2012, 04:05:04 am: Yes you can freeze them.

I made a heap on the weekend, wrap in alfoil, and freeze.
Then take to work for lunches.

Robyn
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Post by: judydawn on May 16, 2012, 11:00:59 am: So you can freeze cooked egg ??? It doesn't go rubbery Robyn?
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Post by: Halex on June 05, 2012, 04:52:52 am: Just bought some filo pastry. Has anyone used it in the pie maker?
H :)
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Post by: Amy :-) on June 05, 2012, 04:56:06 am: Quote from: Halex on June 05, 2012, 04:52:52 am
Just bought some filo pastry. Has anyone used it in the pie maker?
H :)

I haven't tried it personally Hally, but I've heard it works just as good as puff pastry :D
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Post by: snappy on June 05, 2012, 10:26:17 am: Give it a try H because i would love to know how it goes too.
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Post by: obbie on June 05, 2012, 10:42:50 am: I make them and freeze Judy, then heat up at work in a little oven.

all good.

Robyn
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Post by: judydawn on June 05, 2012, 11:02:36 am: Thanks Robyn, none of my batch of 8 made it to the freezer, they were just as nice cold as hot I found.
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Post by: Deniser on June 05, 2012, 12:37:25 pm: I use filo pastry in the pie maker with great success. Have only made quiches - just cut out the base and no lid. Certainly cuts down on the fat content. I usually just give filo a light spray with olive oil rather that slather it with butter. (DH has had bypass surgery and diabetes so need to be conscious of these things.)
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Post by: Halex on June 05, 2012, 01:25:44 pm: Thanks Deniser, woud you use one sheet for each pie?

H :)
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Post by: Deniser on June 05, 2012, 01:46:35 pm: Hi Halex

I have a Breville 2 pie maker. I use three sheets of filo - lightly sprayed with oil - sometime just around the outside edges. Then fold one short edge to other short edge (which in effect would give 6 sheets of pastry) My pie maker comes with a cutter and this makes two bases. Hope this makes sense.
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Post by: Halex on June 05, 2012, 01:51:53 pm: I have a 4 pie maker & a mini pie maker which makes 8. Assuming your 2 is the same size pies as my4 pie maker.

H :)
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Post by: Halex on June 06, 2012, 05:39:34 am: used the mini pie maker & made 3 pies today.

i have a photo of 2, the 3rd I dropped getting out.

I found them very fiddly & ended up trimming some of the excess pastry.
pie 1, quiche with filo trimmed, filo cut to a square
pie 2 morocan lamb pie, same as above
pie 3 quiche, used circular cutter for base. this pie I dropped, it didd not have high sides like the other 2.

they all worked but not quick & simple.

H :)
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Post by: Amy :-) on June 06, 2012, 05:52:30 am: They do look very yummy though Hally :D

Did you manage to save the dropped pie? ???
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Post by: Halex on June 06, 2012, 05:58:12 am: Thans Amy, yes I ate it, :P

Tasted good, looked good, cooked well, good for "bring a plate" easier to use shortcrust or uff.

H :)
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Post by: Amy :-) on June 06, 2012, 06:03:24 am: No waste when you're on less than $100 per week for food, huh? ;D ;D ;D
Thanks for posting your experience with this Hally :D I think I will stick to good old shortcrust for my pies ;)
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Post by: astarra on June 06, 2012, 06:16:22 am: They look delicious, Halex! :D
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Post by: obbie on June 06, 2012, 06:28:50 am: Yum, lets go to Hally place ;D
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Post by: mcmich on June 06, 2012, 07:49:01 am: They do look good Hally. Thanks for the tip about spray oil Deniser.
Robyn we are going to have to organise that progressive dinner. :D :D :D
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Post by: Amy :-) on June 06, 2012, 07:50:57 am: Quote from: mcmich on June 06, 2012, 07:49:01 am
Robyn we are going to have to organise that progressive dinner. :D :D :D

I'm keen to be in on it too girls! Can't wait!!! :D :D
I'm already planning a beautiful five course meal for you all.... :-)) :-*
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Post by: obbie on June 06, 2012, 07:55:46 am: Michele, Amy of course.

We have to organize a get together up here.

I would of course do a lemmony dessert, we could laze on one of my decks, relaxing, as we sip champers.
Gert will come too.

Robyn ;D
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Post by: Amy :-) on June 06, 2012, 08:00:21 am: I'm loving the sound of that Robyn :D It would be very much fun ;D
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Post by: judydawn on June 06, 2012, 08:07:55 am: Quote from: obbie on June 06, 2012, 07:55:46 am
Michele, Amy of course.

We have to organize a get together up here.

I would of course do a lemmony dessert, we could laze on one of my decks, relaxing, as we sip champers.
Gert will come too.

Robyn ;D

The lemons may have not got her there Robyn but the champers might ;) ;D
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Post by: Amy :-) on June 06, 2012, 08:13:02 am: Lol Judy, thats probably true :-))

I would have to bring Jo with me, but he doesn't eat much ;)
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Post by: mcmich on June 06, 2012, 08:25:10 am: Quote
The lemons may have not got her there Robyn but the champers might ;) ;D

I'll go anywhere for bubbles.
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Post by: fundj&e on June 06, 2012, 09:33:57 am: me 2
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Post by: Halex on June 06, 2012, 10:11:37 am: I still have filo left, so mught try again.

Tasted good, looked good, just fidly but next time I have a better plan ;D

H :)

I could be persuaded with bubbles..... Maybe.....
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Post by: Yvette on June 06, 2012, 12:04:24 pm: They look great Hally
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Post by: Yvette on June 06, 2012, 12:09:54 pm: Just a quick question with the apples pies is just apples, water and sugar enough to make a nice mixture? Are they not too runny?
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Post by: fundj&e on June 06, 2012, 08:01:36 pm: Yvette if u think its going to be to runny add some custard or corn flour while cooking down the apples

i have the recipe book ,let me know if u would like the recipe
i use cooked/stewed apples,cinn,and honey
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Post by: Yvette on June 06, 2012, 09:21:17 pm: Thanks Uni the recipe would be great then I can try both :)
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Post by: droverjess on June 06, 2012, 10:40:36 pm: You will not believe this... I gave one away last year whe we moved house to a friend.... She is not using it so now am getting it back!!!!!
All because of this forum !!!

Not sure when she is coming to stay though?
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Post by: fundj&e on June 07, 2012, 01:37:15 am: i hope this will do Yvette
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Post by: Halex on June 07, 2012, 01:39:25 am: Yvette that is all I used, simple for kids but tasty too. If you have too much liquid just use a slotted spoon.

H :)
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Post by: astarra on June 07, 2012, 01:41:48 am: I hope you don't mind, fundj and yvette, I have just copied the recipes too. Is that stealing???
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Post by: Yvette on June 07, 2012, 02:21:34 am: Thanks Uni that's great, Hally I will try a couple of different apple pies. Astarra of course it is not stealing haha have fun making them :)
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Post by: astarra on June 13, 2012, 05:25:05 am: Well look what I have just brought... $55 off ebay, hope it works. My mum (in NZ) asked me to get a party pie/cupcake/ mini pie maker for my Miss 3's birthday (yesterday) so was searching for them .... (She sends the money and I do the shopping, saves postage and warrenty issues etc that way.) This one is for me tho!!!
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Post by: astarra on June 13, 2012, 05:58:56 am: Anyone know if this: http://www.stephberg.com/?p=644 would work in a pie maker? Big or small?
TIA. :)
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Post by: mcmich on June 13, 2012, 06:09:36 am: Can't see why not , sounds very yummy and perfect for the pie maker.
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Post by: fundj&e on June 13, 2012, 06:14:30 am: astarra are u going to make the creamed corn in the TM?
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Post by: Yvette on June 13, 2012, 08:06:48 am: Made the apple pies and added some cinnamon quite good would like a bit more flavour though
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Post by: fundj&e on June 13, 2012, 08:18:30 am: Quote from: Yvette on June 13, 2012, 08:06:48 am
Made the apple pies and added some cinnamon quite good would like a bit more flavour though

some nutmeg and dried fruits would be nice, if you like dried fruits.
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Post by: astarra on June 13, 2012, 10:52:22 am: Quote from: fundj on June 13, 2012, 06:14:30 am
astarra are u going to make the creamed corn in the TM?

I'll give anything a try once - is the recipe on here? TIA.

Just found this for the mini pie maker if anyone is interested (last few pages are recipes.)
http://www.breville.com.au/media/mediaappearance/3355/BPI280.pdf :)
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Post by: judydawn on June 13, 2012, 10:55:20 am: Here it is astarra, it was posted by Chelsea. I'm going to post it in the vegie section later.

Creamed Corn
2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons plain flour
1 cup or 250ml milk
2 cups corn kernels tinned, thawed or fresh
Salt and pepper

Melt butter for 1-2 minutes at 90^o on speed 2.
Add flour and stir in for 20 seconds on speed 3.
Set TMX cooking at 90^o on speed 3 and gradually add milk.
When mixture thickens (when the liquid noise finishes) add corn kernels and cook for 3 minutes on 100^o at speed 3.
Season with salt and pepper.
Puree for 10 seconds on speed 6.
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Post by: fundj&e on June 13, 2012, 11:01:10 am: JD cook at 900 on speed 3 cook for 3 minutes on 1000 at speed 3 :-))
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Post by: judydawn on June 13, 2012, 11:17:50 am: Chelsea must have been tired when she typed it up Uni, have altered it :D :D :D
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Post by: jakodai on June 13, 2012, 02:18:04 pm: So, I have decided that I might need one of these... I had one years ago, but that was back before I knew how to cook, so it didn't really get used. My question is, how do they re-heat? I HATE soggy pies, so if I made these with leftovers, froze them and then re-heated them, how are they?

I've seen people mention that they freeze them, how do you reheat them? Oven, microwave or back in the pie maker?

I bought some individual pie tins a couple of weeks ago with the intention of being able to freeze the pie in the tin, and then re-heat the pie in the oven in it's tin. Apparently pies made in the oven need to be baked for 30 minutes, whereas these only take 8 minutes which is obviously more appealing, especially if I'm making the filling previously, an extra half an hour, on top of filling preparation and cooking, is a long time.

I'm trying to figure out the best option, especially in relation to meals when I forget to take something out for dinner... lol
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Post by: fundj&e on June 13, 2012, 06:14:18 pm: jakodai you will need to deforst them 1st in the M/W if you forget to defrost them in the fridge i would still heat them up a little in the M/W, then back in the pie maker or oven, i use the oven only because i normally will have 6 to 8 pies to heat up at the same time. i know what you mean about soggy pies
yuk ;D

try a few ways until you find the best way for you

what type of pie tins did u buy aluminium,S/S or non stick

I hope this help ;D
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Post by: jakodai on June 13, 2012, 10:28:53 pm: Thanks fundj. They're non-stick ones, but I'm not overly happy with the shape of them. They're round, but they're almost abnormally deep. There's only the 2 of us, so I'd probably reheat them in the pie maker - have you done this? How do they turn out?
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Post by: fundj&e on June 13, 2012, 10:49:25 pm: yes i have many times :-)) and turned out great .if you are like me and like your food nice and hot u will need to pop them in the M/W 1st them in the pie maker
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Post by: astarra on June 14, 2012, 12:06:38 am: Thanx JD and Fundj, will definately try the creamed corn in TM!! :)
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Post by: knittercook on June 14, 2012, 01:39:30 am: Ok so after reading through all the comments here, I have decided that I just have to have one ;D

But the best news of all is that I checked my Visa Awards points and I can get a Sunbeam 4 pie maker for free, yipeeeeee :D
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Post by: mcmich on June 14, 2012, 01:42:45 am: That makes it even better knittercook.
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Post by: obbie on June 14, 2012, 03:05:33 am: That's great Knittercook
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Post by: Halex on June 14, 2012, 04:22:35 am: Fantastic knittercook :)

You will love it
H :)
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Post by: Decadent Dot on June 14, 2012, 08:21:09 am: Quote
Made the apple pies and added some cinnamon quite good would like a bit more flavour though

Yvette, You need to add lemon juice to the apples to give them the necessary spike!
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Post by: deedub on June 15, 2012, 01:36:10 am: Never read this thread before as I thought it wouldn't interest me - oh how wrong I was! I can see that taking a couple of sick days off work will be expensive!
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Post by: Wonder on June 15, 2012, 03:41:47 am: I've got a heap of leftover pulled pork, how do people think that would go in the pies?
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Post by: obbie on June 15, 2012, 03:45:46 am: Yum Wonder, add some apple sauce too
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Post by: Decadent Dot on June 15, 2012, 06:47:22 am: Quote
Just found this for the mini pie maker if anyone is interested (last few pages are recipes.)
http://www.breville.com.au/media/mediaappearance/3355/BPI280.pdf

There are some good ideas amongst these. I have copied them into my cookbook/pie section. Thanks for posting them
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Post by: Yvette on June 15, 2012, 07:47:28 am: Thanks Dot will try lemon juice next time
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Post by: Wonder on June 15, 2012, 07:58:06 am: Thanks Obbie, that's a great idea
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Post by: astarra on June 20, 2012, 04:25:04 am: My snack creations - pie maker turned up today!! :D
Where to start...? :)
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Post by: Amy :-) on June 20, 2012, 04:30:48 am: Runny egg pies with homemade chippies ;D
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Post by: judydawn on June 20, 2012, 04:32:16 am: How do you make runny egg pies Amy - the pastry needs around 8 minutes, doesn't the egg go hard in that time?
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Post by: Amy :-) on June 20, 2012, 05:03:14 am: Quote from: judydawn on June 20, 2012, 04:32:16 am
How do you make runny egg pies Amy - the pastry needs around 8 minutes, doesn't the egg go hard in that time?

I just cut the crusts of bread as use that instead of pastry Judy. Healthier and you get runny egg because it doesn't need as long ;)
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Post by: deedub on June 20, 2012, 05:04:00 am: Quote from: astarra on June 20, 2012, 04:25:04 am
My snack creations - pie maker turned up today!! :D
Where to start...? :)
I got mine today too, astarra! Have to make shortcrust pastry first, then decide what to try - thinking goats cheese, sundried tomatoes & chive quiche because I have the ingredients. Apart from the pastry that is 
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Post by: Wonder on June 20, 2012, 05:27:22 am: judy the eggs were still a little runny when I made egg and bacon pies with pastry, the inside must take longer to heat up. I used bought puff pastry.
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Post by: astarra on June 20, 2012, 06:10:42 am: I just done these... bacon, egg and cheese - they are yum!! :)
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Post by: Amy :-) on June 20, 2012, 06:11:45 am: Astarra they look gorgeous!! Well done :D
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Post by: judydawn on June 20, 2012, 06:24:41 am: I've made egg and bacon pies with pastry before Wonder and mine were fully cooked - they were quite scrummy actually and I found them just as delicious cold.

Thanks for the bread idea Amy. A while back I bought a new jaffle maker as we both really enjoy a nice runny egg jaffle but the darn thing doesn't work for egg. By the time the outside is golden and crisp, the egg is hard. I will try making them like you do using the pie maker and this may be the solution. I daresay you have to butter the bread though whereas you don't need to grease anything when using pastry.
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Post by: Amy :-) on June 20, 2012, 06:36:50 am: Quote from: judydawn on June 20, 2012, 06:24:41 am
Thanks for the bread idea Amy. A while back I bought a new jaffle maker as we both really enjoy a nice runny egg jaffle but the darn thing doesn't work for egg. By the time the outside is golden and crisp, the egg is hard. I will try making them like you do using the pie maker and this may be the solution. I daresay you have to butter the bread though whereas you don't need to grease anything when using pastry.

Mmmm, runny egg pies. Love 'em! :D If I overcook my egg I give the pies to the dogs :-))
I've never actually buttered my bread, Judy. I just cut the crusts off, poke it into the pie maker and crack the egg into it. This has always worked for me but I'd be interested to hear how you decide to do yours and how they turn out :)
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Post by: judydawn on June 20, 2012, 06:37:55 am: So you don't put a top on it Amy?
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Post by: astarra on June 20, 2012, 06:41:24 am: I made bacon and egg pies in MILs pie maker and the egg was runny, only the yolk tho - they were absolutely delish!! :-* Tho I hadn't thought to call them 'runny egg pies' - probly cuz I'm not adventerous enough! :-)) I put a lid on mine JD. :)
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Post by: Wonder on June 20, 2012, 06:57:03 am: Just my yokes were runny. I like hard eggs so wasn't a huge fan of the pies but they weren't that soft that I couldn't eat them. Maybe my pie maker heats up a little hotter, I dont' think they took 8 minutes to cook to golden brown. i just put chopped cooked bacon in the bottom some grated tasty cheese and then cracked an egg on top. They were very full but tasted good.
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Post by: Amy :-) on June 20, 2012, 07:11:00 am: Quote from: judydawn on June 20, 2012, 06:37:55 am
So you don't put a top on it Amy?

Oh yes I do, sorry Judy. Forgot that bit! :-))

Quote from: astarra on June 20, 2012, 06:41:24 am
Tho I hadn't thought to call them 'runny egg pies' - probly cuz I'm not adventerous enough! :-))

Lol astarra I didn't know what else to call them! :-))
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Post by: astarra on June 21, 2012, 12:44:28 am: Your quiches looked good deedub!! :)

Dh asked for the slowcooked beef in gravy from last night to be put into pies for his work lunches, so will be doing that today! :)
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Post by: Amy :-) on June 21, 2012, 12:47:40 am: Quote from: astarra on June 21, 2012, 12:44:28 am
Dh asked for the slowcooked beef in gravy from last night to be put into pies for his work lunches, so will be doing that today! :)

That sounds REALLY good astarra! YUM ;D Lucky DH... ;)
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Post by: astarra on June 21, 2012, 03:53:26 am: DH will be lucky to get any - they are D.E.L.I.S.H!! I am having to use very storng self control to stay away from them while they cool - already eaten 2, made 16 so he MIGHT get 1 or 2 left!!! ;D Miss 17mths who is totally off her food due to teething, temps and now "shore earsh" managed to eat a whole one too!! (Doing happy mum dance!!) I fried and chopped some bacon and added that to the beef and gravy mix, then mixed a bit of grated cheese through it too. So So So yum - should I say that about my own cooking? ???
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Post by: Amy :-) on June 21, 2012, 03:55:53 am: Absolutely astarra, you fully deserve to say that! They sound fantastic :D :D
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Post by: fundj&e on June 21, 2012, 04:02:17 am: i agree with Amy, of course you can say that about your food ;D
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Post by: knittercook on June 21, 2012, 04:48:01 am: You certainly can, they sound amazing!
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Post by: obbie on June 21, 2012, 04:58:42 am: sounds good Astarra
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Post by: astarra on June 21, 2012, 05:24:30 am: Thanx ladies! ;D
I know what is going to happen once DH tastes them - he will absolutely refuse to eat shop brought pies! Someone came the other day and brought a box of s.rolls with them, I polietly cooked them up and served them, my kids took one bite and refused any more - I didn't think much about it, just thought they wanted to go and play with the visitor's kids, DH came home and heated the leftover, took one bite and said "YUK, are these brought sasuage rolls?" I said "yep" he said "well don't buy them again, they are disgusting!! Where are your proper home-made ones?" (I never made them pre TM.) I then told him the whole story and that I hadn't brought them, he was all apologetic, but I was feeling pleased as punch that he would rather eat mine than shop ones, so no apology was needed! :)
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Post by: obbie on June 21, 2012, 06:11:18 am: we spoil our men....
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Post by: knittercook on June 21, 2012, 08:27:16 am: Quote from: obbie on June 21, 2012, 06:11:18 am
we spoil our men....

Funny little creatures us women, they praise us and we spoil them :-\ the feminist in me dislikes it but the woman girl in me loves it, does that make sense?
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Post by: judydawn on June 21, 2012, 08:30:55 am: Sure does knittercook. If a man keeps his woman happy, she will keep him happy in return - a win win situation for everyone but they need to be consistent and not only be this way when they want something ;)
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Post by: stacelee on June 21, 2012, 08:31:28 am: Makes a lot of sense to me...I do exactly the same thing....I refuse to put my kids clothes away but always put my husbands. I apologise to him if I leave the kitchen a mess when I leave at 6.30 and thank him if he does any housework (very rarely but it does happen :) ). If we are at my mother's, she always makes me wait on him hand and foot....and I do it....usually muttering under my breath...but I still do it...and yet I am an educated woman who lived in my own house prior to meeting and marrying him. I wonder about myself at times!
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Post by: astarra on July 05, 2012, 05:41:00 am: Just had Miss 3s late birthday present delivered - a mini pie/muffin/cupcake/mini quiche maker!! :D
Yes I know she is only 3 but it is the only thing I could think of for my mum to get her - and she had thought of the same thing herself... ;D
Think self, miss 5 and miss 3 will all enjoy it - and I love it that my girls love to learn to cook. :)
AND I am very pleased as I just worked out 2-3 of this size pies will fit into the girls' food Thermoses. Happy about that. :D
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Post by: Amy :-) on July 05, 2012, 09:51:02 am: That sounds like a great present Astarra! What a lucky Miss 3 :D
I'm sure you'll all have fun with it in the kitchen. And a great way to encourage the girls to cook (though it doesn't sound like they need much encouragement!) ;D
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Post by: astarra on July 05, 2012, 10:49:53 am: They both love to 'help' in the kitchen!! And eat even better if they have 'made it' !! I love cooking with them as it is spending time with them, they love it and we all get the end result!! A win-win situation all round!! :D
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Post by: astarra on July 05, 2012, 12:42:30 pm: DH just whizzed up the leftover chicken, stuffing, chips, veg and gravy from tonights tea - in TM (uh oh, no stopping him now!! ;) ) and made some mini pies with it - they are yum! :)
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Post by: Amy :-) on July 05, 2012, 02:40:44 pm: Quote from: astarra on July 05, 2012, 10:49:53 am
They both love to 'help' in the kitchen!! And eat even better if they have 'made it' !! I love cooking with them as it is spending time with them, they love it and we all get the end result!! A win-win situation all round!! :D

I've heard that getting children to help in the kitchen makes them eat better. Its something I'm determined to do when I have kids! ;) :D
I think its also important for them to see how foods come in its original form, like showing them how the potatoes become mash or how an apple is cored and sliced to make it easier to eat. I heard a story of a young child who was given a banana at preschool and didn't know what to do with it because his mum had always peeled them for him :o

Those pies that DH made certainly sound yummy :D
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Post by: jakodai on July 05, 2012, 03:06:05 pm: That's what I try to do with DS - get him involved in the hope that he'll be more inclined to eat the food we make. That and I want him to be able to cook a nutritious meal for himself, unlike his father who lives on peanut butter sandwiches or takeaway. Now when I'm cooking DS tells me he wants to cook too. Love it!
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Post by: Amy :-) on July 06, 2012, 12:57:57 am: Oh gosh Amanda, that sounds like my father :o

Glad DS wants to cook! Is it easy to teach him how to clean up as well? :-))
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Post by: jakodai on July 06, 2012, 02:00:28 am: Not so much yet... He's only 2 and he can't reach the bench yet. He has to sit on the bench to help, and he pushes the scale reset button for me. He licks the bowl, so I guess that's kind of belong me clean up... Lol. He helps me clean up the rest of the house, though.

I'll take a photo of him helping me when his face clears up - he has some nasty eczema around his mouth at the moment that nothing seems to be correcting so I think we're about to add ANOTHER specialist to his list of doctors. He also has a massive bruise on his nose / under his eye where he fell out of my bed the other morning. I don't like taking photos of him when his eczema's flaring because I know I wouldn't want photos taken of me like that.
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Post by: jakodai on July 06, 2012, 02:28:24 am: I do have this old-ish photo though.
(http://img.tapatalk.com/31b004c8-3f3a-8ad5.jpg)
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Post by: astarra on July 06, 2012, 03:32:43 am: Oh he is just adorable, jakodai! :) Thanx for sharing.
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Post by: obbie on July 06, 2012, 04:33:46 am: so cute
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Post by: mcmich on July 06, 2012, 05:15:50 am: Great photo. He looks like he enjoys helping with the cooking.
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Post by: dede on July 06, 2012, 05:18:54 am: He's a real cutie :)
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Post by: Wonder on July 06, 2012, 06:13:13 am: Great photo, looks like he loves helping "clean up"!
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Post by: DizzyGirl on July 06, 2012, 06:30:38 am: What a lovely photo. That is the one thing my DS hates about thermie. No beaters to lick. He does get to lick the spatula though.
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Post by: Amy :-) on July 06, 2012, 11:05:57 am: Amanda he is GORGEOUS!!! :D :D :D

Does he get his looks from his mum? And his table manners from his dad? ;)
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Post by: judydawn on July 06, 2012, 11:11:30 am: I love it how the kids want to lick everything after cake making - no wonder they want to help when they know what's in store for them. I get to sort of lick the TMX blades (using my finger) because it's too dangerous to give the kids ;D What a dear little boy Amanda and what a great crop of thick hair he has.
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Post by: jakodai on July 06, 2012, 12:26:33 pm: Thanks everyone! He's an amazing little guy, but I'm somewhat biased... He's incredibly well-behaved (I don't always feel that way, but gentle when we visit or get visited by other kids remind me very quickly), and given everything's he's been through over the past 12 months he's very happy & bubbly. But his hair! Don't get my started on his hair JD - it grows like no-one's business! It drives me insane. He gets his haircut monthly, very short (number 2 not he sides, number 3 on the top) and within a few weeks it's this long and thick again. He gets that from his Dad - no chance of baldness in that side of the family, that's for sure! It's a pain, because I can't do anything with it to style it, gel won't hold it down for long so he wears a lot of hats... lol. It is nice to run my fingers through while we're snuggling on the couch of an evening though, I must admit.
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Post by: goldfish on July 06, 2012, 09:33:42 pm: Jakodai - that photo is just beautiful!! A lovely keepsake of a spontaneous happy and very special moment!! Thanks for showing it to us! :D
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Post by: Halex on July 06, 2012, 11:01:45 pm: Jakodai, he is sooo cute. I am biased too, have a soft spot for boys :)
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Post by: astarra on July 10, 2012, 03:24:39 am: Random question... Has anyone made custard tarts in the pie maker & what recipe did you use for the custard?
Thanx In Advance. :)
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Post by: Halex on July 10, 2012, 03:29:01 am: Yes, they were not good. I used the recipe that came with the machine.
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Post by: astarra on July 10, 2012, 03:58:47 am: Thanx H - I won't try that recipe then!!! :D
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Post by: astarra on July 12, 2012, 01:33:52 am: Am making pies with shredded pork in gravy today...hope they turn out ok. :)
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Post by: Amy :-) on July 12, 2012, 06:38:08 am: They sound yum Astarra, looking forward to hearing how they turn out :D
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Post by: astarra on July 12, 2012, 06:52:32 am: Verdict is...YUM!! :D
I wish now I had of thawed all 4 containers of shredded pork in gravy and done them all instead of just 1....might just have to wait for a while now tho - if I can resist!!! :D
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Post by: Amy :-) on July 12, 2012, 06:56:42 am: LOL great to hear there were a hit Astarra ;)
I think I might try something like that sometime. How much pork do you use to how much gravy? I'm always worried about my pie filling being either too sloppy or too dry :-\
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Post by: astarra on July 12, 2012, 06:59:25 am: Ummmm, not sure Amy- it was all in a dish together frozen as we would have for a meal... ??? Probly about 3/4 meat to 1/4 gravy or something... ??? Will take more notice next time!! :D
Do you have a pie maker?
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Post by: Amy :-) on July 12, 2012, 07:02:54 am: That would be awesome, thanks! :D

Yes, I have a little sunbeam pie-maker. Its quite an old model but it does the job ;)
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Post by: obbie on July 12, 2012, 07:41:38 am: I have to make pies on the weekend for work..
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Post by: astarra on July 13, 2012, 02:57:35 am: What kind of pies are you going to make obbie? :)
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Post by: obbie on July 13, 2012, 03:37:25 am: I will whip up a casserole in the PC, then make into pies for lunch at work.
When my fridge died on Monday, I lost all the food, so want to fill it up again.

I have a jug, coffee machine, microwave, toaster/grill/ oven at work.
Hopefully by chrissie a HMP too. :)
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Post by: tonydav on July 16, 2012, 02:00:49 pm: Started reading this thread this morning, really got my "juices" going, so just had to buy a pie maker (it was already on the wish list after D8yoS decided large pies cut into pieces aren't really a pie.

Already had most of dinner organised but remembered back to my squash tournament days being served vege pies and how good they were. Gave it a burl and the kids (and I) loved it. DW a bit so-so but the kids and I fought over hers.

No real recipe as such but basically:

Carrot, onion and celery chopped roughly on speed 4
Add oil and cook about 5-7 minutes until carrot tender
Remove to bowl.
Add unskinned potatoes and skinned pumpkin and 250ml milk (may need to reduce), 20mins 100 speed 1 (basically as per tmx book)
Don't do the step with the whisk thingy (tired can't think of the name ;)
Remove the potato and add to carrot etc
Add peas and corn
Add salt, pepper to taste
Add beaten egg and mix
(Note at this stage I also added some shredded bacon so we'd have some protein with this meal - (as we were having vege pastizzis), but I think there wouldn't be an issue leaving this out)
Spoon into bases in pie maker
Sprinkle cheese over the top
Place sheet of baking paper large enough to cover all 4 pies
Cook until base cooked and cheese nicely coloured.

I used premade shortcrust for this. I think that's what I'll probably use in future to keep it quick and easy (but I must say compared to the tmx made stuff it's no where near as "short" - certainly wouldn't use it for my quiche.)

There was enough veges for 2 batches so I'll freeze the rest for a Q&D side vege meal that the kids will fight over.

Would also make a good healthyish lunch 8)
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Post by: Amy :-) on July 16, 2012, 02:28:02 pm: Sounds yummy tonydav! :D

Quote from: tonydav on July 16, 2012, 02:00:49 pm
Don't do the step with the whisk thingy (tired can't think of the name ;)

The butterfly... ;)
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Post by: Meagan on July 16, 2012, 05:21:49 pm: Quote from: tonydav on July 16, 2012, 02:00:49 pm
There was enough veges for 2 batches so I'll freeze the rest for a Q&D side vege meal that the kids will fight over.

Ok what's a Q&D??
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Post by: goldfish on July 16, 2012, 08:40:59 pm: . . . quick & delicious . .?? ;D
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Post by: Amy :-) on July 17, 2012, 12:29:30 am: Quote from: goldfish on July 16, 2012, 08:40:59 pm
. . . quick & delicious . .?? ;D

LOL thats what I was going to say GF ;D
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Post by: obbie on July 17, 2012, 12:58:01 am: sounds good tony.
I love my pie maker, its a few years old, but so easy to whip up pies and quiches for lunch at work..

Great to have more Guys around.. :)
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Post by: Meagan on July 17, 2012, 01:29:05 am: I got the quick but could only think of dirty lol
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Post by: Amy :-) on July 17, 2012, 01:55:03 am: Quote from: Meagan on July 17, 2012, 01:29:05 am
I got the quick but could only think of dirty lol

;D ;D ;D
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Post by: tonydav on July 17, 2012, 06:05:26 am: Quote from: Meagan on July 17, 2012, 01:29:05 am
I got the quick but could only think of dirty lol
We have a winner!

Term goes back to my old programming/hacking days.

Maybe "Quick and Delicious" would be more appropriate though!

I also forgot to mention the mix should be pretty thick - too thick to eat normally - as you heap it up to make a mound. Basically same shape top as bottom (why you need the baking paper).

If it's too runny to do this add instant mash potato which will thicken it and keep the flavour consistent.
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Post by: astarra on July 17, 2012, 10:28:56 am: They sound really good Tony...might copy that!! :D

I made more beef, bacon and cheese pies for lunch today as we had leftover varoma beef and gravy from last night's dinner. :)
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Post by: tonydav on July 18, 2012, 01:19:58 am: Quote from: astarra on July 17, 2012, 10:28:56 am
They sound really good Tony...might copy that!! :D

I made more beef, bacon and cheese pies for lunch today as we had leftover varoma beef and gravy from last night's dinner. :)

Which recipe did you use for the Varoma beef & gravy? The family really likes beef, bacon & cheese pies - this sounds like a good starting point.
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Post by: astarra on July 18, 2012, 09:11:04 am: Umm I sorta just made it up this time: foil, spray, beef on then rubbed bbq sauce all over it, sprinkled onion flakes, spicy seasoning etc over then loosely wrapped it, steamed 1.5hrs in varoma (just over 1kg meat), unwrapped meat and let juices run into bowl, make gravy from that. Slice and ate the beef with the gravy (and the rest of tea). Leftovers were cut smaalish the put in the leftover gravy, fried some diced bacon and added that then just chucked a handful of grated cheese in the mix. They are delicious...we all love them and it turns leftovers into a whole different meal. ;D
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Post by: jakodai on July 28, 2012, 12:53:02 pm: I've been making a really nice pie filling in the pressure cooker. I add some diced onion to the pressure cooker on the browning mode until it's soft, add some diced bacon until it's a little crispy, then add about 500g of diced beef and brown it a bit. Then I add 1 cup of beef stock and cook it on high pressure for 20 minutes. When I'm assembling the pies, I spread some kraft cheese spread on the top pastry piece, and put it on cheese side down. It's really nice - the cheese melts through the pie filling.

The main reason I wanted the pie maker was because the cafe near my place used to sell the most beautiful pies, and slowly they've been getting worse and worse. The meat was getting fattier and the pastry was getting soggy - they were obviously microwaving their pies. This 'recipe' is the perfect replacement for those pies.
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Post by: fundj&e on July 28, 2012, 01:00:29 pm: jakodai next time you go to that cafe ask them to put it in the oven, are you prepared to wait for it until it get hot, it does take a while to get hot
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Post by: jakodai on July 28, 2012, 01:01:35 pm: Not anymore - I'll just make my own... :-D
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Post by: fundj&e on July 28, 2012, 01:03:34 pm: even better J ;D
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Post by: astarra on July 30, 2012, 08:04:38 am: Can someone please tell me how I have lived for so long without my pie makers...? :o
I used the mini one on Saturday to make some apple pies then some apple and custard ones - all went in the blink of an eye. Then I used my flat one for beef, bacon and cheese ones (again) then shredded pork in gravy ones (again.) So so loving turning leftovers into totally new meals, and making pies for DHs lunches feels good too! ;D
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Post by: Halex on July 30, 2012, 09:02:39 am: Pie makers are great :)

I have the size one & the mini one, very handy asecially for left overs :)

I bought a good WW pie book, have made a few from there.

H :)
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Post by: mcmich on July 30, 2012, 10:00:22 am: I bought the mini one on Hally's recomendation. Have both and use both regularly.
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Post by: obbie on July 30, 2012, 10:02:07 am: ooohh a mini pie maker. I just have the normal that does 2 pies... :)
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Post by: mcmich on July 30, 2012, 10:05:48 am: Rob,the mini pie maker does 8 pies, quiches, etc.
With youg children and entertaining it's werth a look.
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Post by: fundj&e on July 30, 2012, 10:08:44 am: i have the 4 and a 2 pie maker ;D
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Post by: obbie on July 30, 2012, 10:09:07 am: I will have to find it online Michelle, what brand is it, so I can go buy it.....

Thanks..Robyn
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Post by: mcmich on July 30, 2012, 10:22:40 am: Quote from: obbie on July 30, 2012, 10:09:07 am
I will have to find it online Michelle, what brand is it, so I can go buy it.....

Thanks..Robyn
Breville Rob, I bought mine on ebay.
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Post by: Wonder on July 30, 2012, 10:38:22 pm: Do you end up with more pastry than filling in the mini pie maker? I find even with the big one there isn't enough filling for me.
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Post by: Amy :-) on July 30, 2012, 10:43:07 pm: I was thinking the same thing Wonder. I like lots of filling in my pies :-))
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Post by: fundj&e on July 30, 2012, 10:44:34 pm: wonder are your fillings hot when u fill the pies ?

i find with hot filling you get a true amount
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Post by: chrissa on July 30, 2012, 11:34:42 pm: Sooooo excited. I made my first pies today and they look great.

I used the leftovers from the julieo gourmet beef

They are going into work for lunch today so I hope they taste as good as they look
(http://img.tapatalk.com/9587925a-0ba8-c485.jpg)
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Post by: Halex on July 30, 2012, 11:40:15 pm: They look lovey.

I find the mini pies great for parties & playovers or kids lunches at home. Great if you have a small amount of left overs, freeze & defrost put in the pie maker when ready. I used to always make my astry but I do keep a pkt of puff in the freezer now at all times.

H :)
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Post by: deedub on July 30, 2012, 11:40:29 pm: I've used the gourmet beef in pies as well chrissa, don't worry you will not be disappointed!
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Post by: Amy :-) on July 30, 2012, 11:41:35 pm: Great looking pies Chrissa :D
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Post by: astarra on July 30, 2012, 11:51:59 pm: Your pies look great chrissa. :)
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Post by: obbie on July 31, 2012, 12:05:05 am: I am buying the mini pie maker
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Post by: Halex on July 31, 2012, 12:06:08 am: You will love it. Used the mini one when I did all the apple pies.

H :)
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Post by: astarra on July 31, 2012, 12:07:12 am: Quote from: obbie on July 31, 2012, 12:05:05 am
I am buying the mini pie maker

Good!!! You won't regret it! :)
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Post by: Wonder on July 31, 2012, 12:12:09 am: Uni, it depends on how much time i have available. I just find the pastry isn't as good as cooked in the oven and there is much more of it than if I was making in a muffin tin or individual pie tins. They are certainly quick and easy though. Also our family are all quite small eaters and don't seem to gobble down the food as much as others, the pies always seem to sit in the freezer until I force them on people ;D
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Post by: fundj&e on July 31, 2012, 12:13:41 am: forcing works wonder lol
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Post by: Wonder on July 31, 2012, 12:17:28 am: Seems to work some of the time. Even better is DD now has a boyfriend - 17 year old boys eat much more after 6 hours of footy umpiring than 17 year old girls do at anytime in the week. boyfriend also has a 16 year old brother and a family who so far seem glad to eat all the left over biscuits that my kids don't eat.
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Post by: obbie on July 31, 2012, 12:58:37 am: Yes you need ring ins to eat all the food. works for us...
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Post by: Katiej on July 31, 2012, 02:49:44 am: I love my pie maker too. I don't remember to use it all that often, but when I do I'm always pleased with the results.
My DH enjoys taking pies to work for lunch.

Just trying to tell myself I don't need the mini pie maker as well. I really want it though ;D
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Post by: Halex on July 31, 2012, 02:56:57 am: The mini one is great for dessert pies, tapas & entertaining, or bring a plate to the footie finals party etc. everyone loves a good pie & the mini pie makers is great for events.

Love mine :)

:)
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Post by: Katiej on July 31, 2012, 03:06:02 am: It does sound great. I should buy it and tell my DH about it after it arrives :)
I still have my birthday money to spend.
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Post by: astarra on July 31, 2012, 03:16:52 am: The mini 1 is also good for making muffins in. :)
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Post by: Halex on July 31, 2012, 03:32:30 am: Havent tried muffins, how long do you cook them for?

H :)
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Post by: obbie on July 31, 2012, 04:12:46 am: Wonder if Hardly Norman has one, or Big W. I want the little one..
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Post by: astarra on July 31, 2012, 07:59:33 am: Quote from: Halex on July 31, 2012, 03:32:30 am
Havent tried muffins, how long do you cook them for?

H :)

Hi H - muffins take about 6min, is so handy when I don't want to heat the whole oven just for muffins. The recipes in the book that come with the machine are OK too. :)
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Post by: Halex on July 31, 2012, 09:26:50 am: Thanks, will give them a go, muffins always good for lunch boxes.

:)
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Post by: mcmich on August 01, 2012, 09:37:07 pm: Quote from: obbie on July 31, 2012, 04:12:46 am
Wonder if Hardly Norman has one, or Big W. I want the little one..
I have the little one too Robyn and couldn't find it at the shops but purchased it from breville factory online for $57.00 including postage.
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Post by: astarra on August 02, 2012, 12:19:37 am: Harvey Norman or Myer (can't remember which now :-[ ) had them advertised a couple of weeks ago for $45. I also got mine online from breville-factory-outlet online store thru ebay. :)
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Post by: maddy on August 17, 2012, 11:59:06 am: Has anyone seen sunbeam's latest pie maker?
makes a 220 x 28mm pie

(http://i618.photobucket.com/albums/tt266/nachothecat/sunbeam-pie-magic-family-sku-86749-.gif?t=1345200828)
http://www.sunbeam.com.au/products/kitchen/pm4600/
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Post by: Cornish Cream on August 17, 2012, 12:01:26 pm: Quote from: maddy on August 17, 2012, 11:59:06 am
Has anyone seen sunbeam's latest pie maker?
makes a 220 x 28mm pie

(http://i618.photobucket.com/albums/tt266/nachothecat/sunbeam-pie-magic-family-sku-86749-.gif?t=1345200828)
http://www.sunbeam.com.au/products/kitchen/pm4600/
OMG :o :o
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Post by: judydawn on August 17, 2012, 12:06:06 pm: It looks great maddy but I prefer individual pies - they look so much nicer on a plate. $79.95 a bit hefty.
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Post by: Amy :-) on August 17, 2012, 01:18:15 pm: I think I would rather do large pies in my pie dishes in the oven ;)
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Post by: fundj&e on August 17, 2012, 09:28:03 pm: Quote from: maddy on August 17, 2012, 11:59:06 am
Has anyone seen sunbeam's latest pie maker?
makes a 220 x 28mm pie

(http://i618.photobucket.com/albums/tt266/nachothecat/sunbeam-pie-magic-family-sku-86749-.gif?t=1345200828)
http://www.sunbeam.com.au/products/kitchen/pm4600/

i have been looking on ebay for ages for this one. thanks maddy
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Post by: droverjess on October 23, 2012, 10:17:16 pm: I have one large chicken breast to use. Do I pre cook it?
What is best recipe with mushrooms?

Thanks everyone.

Should get my pie maker back next week.
Don't laugh too much, gave it away last year. Now getting t back!
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Post by: Amy :-) on October 23, 2012, 10:53:06 pm: Quote from: Droverjess on October 23, 2012, 10:17:16 pm
Should get my pie maker back next week.
Don't laugh too much, gave it away last year. Now getting t back!

I couldn't hope myself DJ.... LOL ;D

You could try Dot's recipe for chicken and mushroom pie, you might just have to halve the filling: http://www.forumthermomix.com/index.php?topic=7351.0 (http://www.forumthermomix.com/index.php?topic=7351.0) :) :) :)
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Post by: Yvette on October 23, 2012, 11:24:26 pm: I have cooked Dot's recipe and enjoyed it - no mushrooms though :P :P
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Post by: Amy :-) on October 23, 2012, 11:26:31 pm: I haven't made it yet but it is on my list.... my very long list ;D
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Post by: Halex on October 23, 2012, 11:42:52 pm: DJ, i make heaps.

From an incident I used the creamy chicken pasta recipe on here before adding the pasta. Ses chicken & mushrooms

You can do so much, pre-cook chicken, use edc whte sauce and add cooked veg, nice

On stove cook up chicken with garlic, onion, any other veg, corn, mushroom, carrot, leek whatever, bit of white wine & some cream, yum too.

So much choice, have fun :)
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Post by: judydawn on October 24, 2012, 03:47:44 am: DJ, the SOS recipe base (http://www.forumthermomix.com/index.php?topic=11397.0) makes the best pie I've ever tasted. Both Chookie & I have made the filling using this base and then it's just a matter of sauteeing some mushrooms and chicken (or adding leftover cooked chicken or pork). So simple, so delicious.
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Post by: obbie on October 24, 2012, 03:57:12 am: making me hungry
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Post by: droverjess on October 24, 2012, 01:32:41 pm: Thanks everyone. Hopefully will have it next week.
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Post by: achookwoman on October 24, 2012, 08:28:48 pm: I had a pie making day recently. Made 14 pies. My pie maker makes Traditional size pies. I used Uni's Sour cream pastry recipe for the bases and butter puff for tops. Uni's recipe is great as I could roll it very thin. Normally I dislike pies because of the high ratio of crust to filling. I also rolled and cut additional tops and bases. And froze these with lunch wrap in between. These were ready to go, next time I wanted pies. I also used Uni's pastry for Apple pies. I did. Not add any sugar to pastry. I froze the pies in individual bags with a label. And defrosted then repeated in pie maker.
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Post by: Anncb on October 26, 2012, 05:13:54 am: I have just purchased the book Handheld Pies as an ebook from Amazon via the Kindle store for $9.99
I now have to purchase a pie maker, off to the shops.
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Post by: cookie1 on October 26, 2012, 05:35:25 am: Welcome to the forum Anncb. What type pies do you plan to make?
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Post by: fundj&e on October 26, 2012, 06:00:38 am: Welcome to the forum Anncb

stay away from the shopping thread lol
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Post by: obbie on October 26, 2012, 06:38:07 am: Hi and welcome, we will see you in the shopping thread soon.
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Post by: judydawn on October 26, 2012, 07:06:34 am: Hi Anncb, welcome to the forum with your first posting. Why not pop over to the Introduce Yourself thread on the home page and tell us a bit about yourself so that we can officially welcome you. The eBook sounds interesting and we all know how wonderful the pie maker is.
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Post by: droverjess on October 29, 2012, 04:54:00 pm: The pie maker has returned ...............

LOL
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Post by: Halex on October 29, 2012, 11:49:48 pm: Quote from: Anncb on October 26, 2012, 05:13:54 am
I have just purchased the book Handheld Pies as an ebook from Amazon via the Kindle store for $9.99
I now have to purchase a pie maker, off to the shops.

I have that book havent made anything from it yet ??? Imhave thenhard copy.

H :)
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Post by: droverjess on October 30, 2012, 09:57:10 pm: I don't want to read all 34 pages, so wondered if you could help please.

What pastry/ies do you use?

I make a basic shortcrust.
Made Uni's sour cream one last week for pasties, but that is too expensive for all the time and too fattening!
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Post by: Halex on October 30, 2012, 10:12:49 pm: I make edc shortcrust for bottom & buy puff for top.

Works well.

H :)
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Post by: judydawn on October 30, 2012, 11:23:04 pm: If I'm organised, I do the same as Hally but often I just use the puff pastry sheets top and bottom and it works just fine.
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Post by: obbie on October 30, 2012, 11:59:57 pm: same here Judy
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Post by: Halex on October 31, 2012, 12:01:21 am: The halloween pies were made with Puff top & bottom as I couldnt roll pastry. They worked fine, for busget I try to make bottoms crom edc. :)
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Post by: astarra on November 12, 2012, 02:07:50 am: Uni, was just wondering if you ever got the family size pie maker? If so, what do you think of it, please. :)
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Post by: obbie on November 12, 2012, 02:10:53 am: I want to get the mini one Astarra.

The family size would be good too. :)
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Post by: astarra on November 12, 2012, 02:44:17 am: I've got the mini one, it is great...especially for the kids ;)
I'd love to get the family one, DH loves pies at work, would be good to make bigger ones for him... :)
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Post by: achookwoman on November 12, 2012, 03:00:35 am: Have the traditional size pie Maker. I have just made 8 meat pies ,one Baked bean Pie and one egg pie. Ate 3 for lunch , will freeze the rest. I find them so very handy for a quick meal. Pop them frozen into Microwave and defrost, while this is happening, heat up the pie machine and then reheat for 5 mins in the pie maker. Judy told me that i needed one of these machines, she was right. ;D ;D
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Post by: Amy :-) on November 12, 2012, 08:14:00 am: I should get my pie maker out again.... maybe tomorrow night! ;D
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Post by: berringamababe on November 14, 2012, 12:22:49 am: Just bought a sunbeam 2 pie maker on a Facebook buy and sell page for $15. I remember giving my dad one for Christmas over 20 years ago. Last night I put some blade steak and mince in the slow cooker along with an onion and herbs thickened it this morning and about to make pies.
Going to make some fruit mince pies too. I can't believe the gadgets I have been buying that compliment my TM, was t supposd to be that way
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Post by: judydawn on November 14, 2012, 12:48:27 am: I don't know B but we have all been led astray by others. I don't regret buying any of my other appliances and I certainly have bought a few of them :-))
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Post by: fundj&e on November 14, 2012, 01:13:12 am: Anyone tried this mix for a pie filling http://www.forumthermomix.com/index.php?topic=5376.60
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Post by: mcmich on November 14, 2012, 06:26:16 am: I haven't Uni, although did make mini pastie shapes with it as it is such a moist mix and it was easier to put a spoon full of mixture in the middle of a pastie than try and make into sausage rolls.
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Post by: fundj&e on November 14, 2012, 07:19:18 am: thanks, Mich will give pastie a go. see you soon ;D
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Post by: astarra on November 15, 2012, 03:41:09 am: Well....I've done it. :-))
I have just ordered and paid for a family size pie maker. :D :D :D
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Post by: obbie on November 15, 2012, 03:45:44 am: where did you order it from Astarra
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Post by: Yvette on November 15, 2012, 03:53:01 am: Well done Astarra enjoy it
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Post by: Brumington on November 15, 2012, 04:00:48 am: Without trawling through 35 pages of info I was wondering if I could get some advice. I've recently seen a pie maker for $40 and am really tempted to buy it. My DH needs a lunch made every day and gets a bit bored of sandwiches and salad and I think a pie would be a great alternative. What sort of filling would be good for it though? It will have to be something that can be taken out of the fridge in the morning and left to sit happily in an esky for at least four hours. He will not be able to reheat it. Would a chicken filling be a bad idea? I know I can do sweet fillings too but I'm thinking more along savoury. Any ideas would be great. Thank you.
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Post by: Debbiebillg on November 15, 2012, 04:13:54 am: Brumington, I have one (Sunbeam I think). I don't use it all that often but just my comments on it would be they don't hold heaps of filling (so your DH may need at least 2 or 3 depending on his appetite) and also I'm not a huge fan of pies made with the ready rolled pastry as it's a bit thin ! Others I think have made them with home made pastry, but that would probably be quite time consuming on a regular basis. Saying that, we do use it just not heaps. If their in an esky with cold packs, it would keep cold enough though I would think.
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Post by: judydawn on November 15, 2012, 04:19:50 am: Brumington, the best pie recipe at room temperature I've found is an egg and bacon pie - they are even better served this way than hot out of the machine. I did some yesterday for a friend and she loved them as we do. I got the idea on the forum somewhere and have played with that idea, grated parmesan in the bottom (I used bought puff pastry sheets, top and bottom), sauteed bacon with a couple tablespoons of caramelised onion (I make it in bulk and keep it in the freezer, packed flat so that I can just break a piece off whenever I need it), then crack an egg on top, add some pepper. He might get sick of them all the time though so it will be nice if you can come up with some other ideas which can be served cold.

There are some nice recipes on the bbcgoodfood.com site - here are just 3 that caught my eye.

One which says it's nice served cold the next day - Spiced pork & potato pie (http://www.bbcgoodfood.com/recipes/531644/spiced-pork-and-potato-pie), It could be quite easily made in the Thermomix.

I think this Chicken & sweetcorn pie (http://www.bbcgoodfood.com/recipes/461663/chicken-and-sweetcorn-pies) would be suitable as well - no need to use the eggwash for the top of the pastry.

The filling for this spinach & potato pie (http://www.bbcgoodfood.com/recipes/10135/wholemeal-spinach-and-potato-pies) would be another good one - read all the reviews, you always get ideas there.
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Post by: astarra on November 15, 2012, 04:25:48 am: Quote from: obbie on November 15, 2012, 03:45:44 am
where did you order it from Astarra

national appliences on ebay. :)
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Post by: Brumington on November 15, 2012, 04:48:15 am: Thank you very much for your advice. He'd love the bacon and egg one JD. I think I'll buy one. It's only $40. He doesn't have a huge appetite so I think two with a different filling in each would be good.
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Post by: judydawn on November 15, 2012, 05:02:15 am: I think 2 should fill him. It certainly fills us - 1 is not enough, 2 is plenty. You'll get plenty of use out of it Brumington, it's the very best of all my purchases of late and so handy when you have a cupful of something left over - 4 pies for lunch the next day.
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Post by: achookwoman on November 15, 2012, 10:10:48 am: My traditional size Pie maker that I bought in September ( Sunbeam), has stopped working. I think it is the Thermostat. I have made 30 pies in it. i bought it from DJ in Melb. They will replace it but we need to take it in, and wait 3 weeks for it to be replaced. What a pest.
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Post by: judydawn on November 15, 2012, 10:14:15 am: That's no good Chookie, good thing it happened before the warranty ran out. I wonder why you have to wait for a replacement ???
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Post by: achookwoman on November 15, 2012, 10:20:14 am: Quote from: judydawn on November 15, 2012, 10:14:15 am
That's no good Chookie, good thing it happened before the warranty ran out. I wonder why you have to wait for a replacement ???

Not sure, I will ring Sunbeam before i go back to DJ.
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Post by: astarra on November 17, 2012, 05:21:38 am: Hope you get it back/replaced soon cookie. :)
I hate it when things stop working. :(
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Post by: astarra on November 20, 2012, 11:15:29 pm: Happy happy happy - my family size pie maker has just been delivered!! :D :D :D
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Post by: Yvette on November 20, 2012, 11:44:04 pm: Woohoo Astarra what pie are you cooking first?
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Post by: Halex on November 20, 2012, 11:51:43 pm: Cookie, bummer

Astarra, cant wait to see a pie :)
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Post by: astarra on November 21, 2012, 12:15:56 am: Once I decide what type I'll be making pies! My lunches drawer of my upright freezer has all of 3 muffins left in it so it has come at a perfect time! :D
Problem now is I have just had to pick up a sick daughter from school again today- not even 2 weeks since I had to pick her up last time. :( So not sure if I'll get much cooking done today after all. :(
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Post by: Yvette on November 21, 2012, 12:17:55 am: Hope DS is ok Astarra
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Post by: flavourofthemonth on November 24, 2012, 11:17:35 pm: Thanks to this thread ...... and I have read all 36 pages :o......... I have gone and bought a 4x pie maker. I blame you all! ;D

Today looks like pie making day!
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Post by: judydawn on November 24, 2012, 11:21:38 pm: You will not regret it fotm, my best buy by far. Hang on, I didn't buy it, my DD gave it to me for a birthday present :D
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Post by: obbie on November 24, 2012, 11:30:37 pm: you are going to love it. so easy to make pies with left overs.
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Post by: astarra on November 24, 2012, 11:39:28 pm: You will definately not regret it fotm, they are such a great little invention. :D
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Post by: berringamababe on November 25, 2012, 03:55:20 am: I just made a big batch of meat pie filling then froze them in silicon muffin cups - they are a perfect size to fit into the pie maker for a quick meal.
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Post by: astarra on November 25, 2012, 04:01:02 am: Great idea berringamababe. Thanx for sharing it! :D
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Post by: berringamababe on November 25, 2012, 07:17:18 am: I am home alone today and playing with my Thermomix and the pie maker. I just found a great link with lots of great pie maker fillings (pumpkin and feta pie for tea tonight)
www.mouthwateringmunchies.com/?cat=60 (http://www.mouthwateringmunchies.com/?cat=60) and this yummy one for dessert

Plum Cheesecake with Passionfruit Sauce
100g cream cheese
¼ cup condensed milk
1 egg yolk
1 sheet puff pastry – cut 4 large circles
1/3 cup roughly chopped plums
170g can passionfruit in syrup

Combine cream cheese, condensed milk and egg yolk, beat until thick and creamy.
Place pastry in pre-heated pie maker, add 1 tablespoon of plums and fill with cheesecake mixture to the crust level.
Cook for 6-8 minutes or until cheesecake mixture is set to touch and lightly browned. Let cool before serving with passionfruit sauce.
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Post by: judydawn on November 25, 2012, 08:52:29 am: It's great that this type of pie can be made in the pie maker babe but I couldn't find it on your link. Is there a special section for pie maker fillings?
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Post by: berringamababe on November 25, 2012, 08:58:44 am: The cheesecake was on a different link but a great recipe
http://www.taste.com.au/forums/viewtopic.php?f=5&t=5561&start=15
OR
Mini Baked Lemon Cheesecakes

A quick and easy dessert

Preparation Time:

Cooking Time: 2-3 hours

Serves: 6

Ingredients:

6 butternut biscuits, lightly crushed
185g cream cheese, softened
¼ cup caster sugar
1 teaspoon finely grated lemon rind
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 egg, lightly beaten

Method:

1. Preheat cupcake maker until ready light goes on. Prepare 6 double lined patty cases for mixture.
2. Using an electric mixer; beat cheese, sugar, lemon rind and juice until light and creamy.
3. Add egg and beat until well combined. Set mixture aside.
4. Divide crushed biscuits into patty cases; spreading biscuits as evenly as possible over base. Place cases into cupcake maker and cook, lid down for 3 minutes. Open lid and using the back of a spoon; carefully press the softened biscuits down to form a base. Divide cheesecake mixture evenly over bases. Close lid and cook for a further 6 minutes. Once cooking is complete open lid and turn cupcake maker off at the main switch. Mixture will still be soft. Allow cheesecakes to sit in cupcake maker for 15 minutes.
5. Carefully remove cheesecakes from cupcake maker; place on a tray and refrigerate for 2-3 hours or until chilled.
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Post by: berringamababe on November 25, 2012, 09:00:04 am: (http://img.tapatalk.com/d/12/11/25/2enunu4e.jpg) these are the pumpkin and feta pies
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Post by: judydawn on November 25, 2012, 12:02:06 pm: I haven't tried anything in mine without a top (apart from custard tarts) - they look great.
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Post by: berringamababe on November 25, 2012, 12:08:57 pm: They where great Judydawn!!!!
The cheese cakes where a success also, I left one in for the extra 15 mins and it was better.
I used strawberries instead of plums and strawberry jam heated as the sauce. I will be making them again although the pastry was a bit different so will try the biscuits next time.
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Post by: judydawn on November 25, 2012, 12:11:29 pm: Thanks for adding them to this thread as you make them babe, it makes life easier when they are in this thread.
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Post by: astarra on November 25, 2012, 09:57:35 pm: Thanx for the link to the pie recipes B, I now have a whole days worth of open tabs to read!!! ;D
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Post by: berringamababe on November 27, 2012, 03:54:18 am: Quote from: judydawn on November 25, 2012, 12:02:06 pm
I haven't tried anything in mine without a top (apart from custard tarts) - they look great.
I just picked some spinich and collected 1 egg from my 3 chooks and made 1 open and 1 topped pie
I cut spinich added caramalised onion, crumbled some feta mixed the egg and some cream and this is my lunch.
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Post by: astarra on November 27, 2012, 03:55:48 am: Looks great BB. :D
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Post by: berringamababe on November 27, 2012, 04:09:39 am: Both yummo. But without the top is my preferred choice
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Post by: judydawn on November 27, 2012, 12:19:32 pm: Thanks again babe, great ideas coming out of your pie maker ;)
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Post by: flavourofthemonth on November 27, 2012, 10:07:46 pm: Quote from: berringamababe on November 27, 2012, 03:54:18 am
I just picked some spinich and collected 1 egg from my 3 chooks and made 1 open and 1 topped pie
I cut spinich added caramalised onion, crumbled some feta mixed the egg and some cream and this is my lunch.

Wow! These look great and may I add that I just love your table! ;D
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Post by: Brumington on November 30, 2012, 07:38:10 am: Yay! I have a pie maker. So excited. DH's statement when I walk through the door....I thought this Thermomix was going to save us money????!! LOL!
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Post by: obbie on December 14, 2012, 04:29:47 am: It does in the long term, not short term. :)

As you find you can make so many things quickly, you cook more and more..

Tell DH you can make him more things without the nasties in them..

I love my pie maker too.
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Post by: JulieO on December 14, 2012, 12:19:18 pm: Has anyone got the Sunbeam Traditional sized pie maker as in my link below? I saw one today at an electrical store and it looked really good. Makes normal sized pies which I like the idea of more so than the smaller ones. They also had a family sized one too but the individual ones would be more convenient these days. :)

http://www.sunbeam.com.au/products/kitchen/pm4800/
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Post by: mcmich on December 14, 2012, 12:27:34 pm: Chookie has one Julie.
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Post by: JulieO on December 14, 2012, 01:15:09 pm: Thanks Mcmich, I've just read all 38 pages and saw that too. Hopefully it was replaced for her, she hasn't posted back.
I think I'll get one, can't hurt. ;D
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Post by: achookwoman on December 15, 2012, 03:16:26 am: julieO, got a replacement and made 20 turkey and seafood pies. I freeze them in individual plastic bags. It is just so handy to thaw in microwave and reheat in pie maker. I use Uni's Sour Cream recipe for the base which can be rolled very thin, and bought puff for the top.
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Post by: Aussie Brenda on December 15, 2012, 03:38:44 am: I have the snack size, but think the traditional one would be better, don't use it much.
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Post by: judydawn on December 15, 2012, 05:05:51 am: You won't regret buying it Julie - great for using up small quantities of leftovers, quick apple pies, egg & bacon pies etc. Love mine, best thing ever - after the Thermomix of course ;)
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Post by: Decadent Dot on December 15, 2012, 08:52:35 am: Quote
I just made a big batch of meat pie filling then froze them in silicon muffin cups - they are a perfect size to fit into the pie maker for a quick meal.

What a good idea. I am off to fill my silicon cups with water to see if they match my pie maker. (remembering that the pastry will take up some of the pie maker room) I have several ideas for making pies ahead of Christmas and freezing them. It is sad that my suggestion of my egg and bacon pie which is a great favourite will probably not freeze well due to the whole egg content as frozen eggs go rubbery don't they?
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Post by: JulieO on December 15, 2012, 09:13:26 am: Thanks for the tips Chookie. :D

I bought one today, really like the size, they are the same size as the pie tins I usually use.

Thanks Judy, I'm looking forward to trying it out. ;D
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Post by: obbie on December 15, 2012, 09:56:57 am: Julie, OMG where is the cat...

Its ok, it is Christmas.

double take, as i am used to seeing the cat...
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Post by: fundj&e on December 15, 2012, 10:07:11 am: Quote from: Decadent Dot on December 15, 2012, 08:52:35 am
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I just made a big batch of meat pie filling then froze them in silicon muffin cups - they are a perfect size to fit into the pie maker for a quick meal.

What a good idea. I am off to fill my silicon cups with water to see if they match my pie maker. (remembering that the pastry will take up some of the pie maker room) I have several ideas for making pies ahead of Christmas and freezing them. It is sad that my suggestion of my egg and bacon pie which is a great favourite will probably not freeze well due to the whole egg content as frozen eggs go rubbery don't they?

nice to see u posting agian DD
i think JD freezes egg and bacon pies with no problems
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Post by: obbie on December 15, 2012, 10:08:19 am: I have frozen egg and bacon pie good too.
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Post by: judydawn on December 15, 2012, 11:37:52 am: No I don't freeze my egg & bacon pies - like DD, I am just not sure how whole eggs would freeze. If it's beaten egg, yes. I usually make them and just leave them in the fridge as I love them cold like English pork pies (not that I've ever eaten an English pork pie but I do know you eat them cold :P).

Robyn are yours made with whole eggs that you freeze.
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Post by: droverjess on December 15, 2012, 11:22:26 pm: Hi DD, good to see you back on here.

Would like to use mine this week but have a very busy week at work with a lot of extra hours, so may not happen.
Haven't used in in years but you girls have got me enthused again.

See what happens!
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Post by: obbie on December 16, 2012, 01:04:58 am: yes Judy, they froze ok.
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Post by: JulieO on December 16, 2012, 01:57:58 am: Quote from: obbie on December 15, 2012, 09:56:57 am
Julie, OMG where is the cat...

Its ok, it is Christmas.

double take, as i am used to seeing the cat...

LOL Obbie, I guess I have had it (the cat) for a while. ;D
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Post by: obbie on December 16, 2012, 04:04:01 am: Just so that you know we look..... :)
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Post by: fundj&e on December 16, 2012, 08:47:01 am: i needed one :-))

$ 38.90
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Post by: Decadent Dot on December 16, 2012, 07:45:37 pm: Funnily enough Judy, I was thinking of pork pie when considering freezing as we here have pork pie (made in long loaf tins) and these have whole eggs sunk in along the whole length. Yes they are eaten cold. I have found the eggs go a bit rubbery in these kind of pies if they are frozen. Well of course I suppose that I could find out for myself. It just goes against my scroogyness to waste even a little pie.

Many thanks all for your good wishes. I am well and looking forward to Chrimbo and a better new year than the last.
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Post by: Halex on December 16, 2012, 07:47:26 pm: Dec Dot, nice to see you posting.

Take care :)

H :)
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Post by: JulieO on December 20, 2012, 04:00:23 am: I had a quick go using my new pie maker today. Made the filling yesterday (crispy potato & beef pie filling but with no potatoes) in my pressure cooker and then let it simmer uncovered for about 20 mins on the stove top to thicken up somewhat.

I just made enough pastry for 4 bases and used bought puff pastry for the tops. Was quite happy how they turned out, I just need to pefect my assembling technique ;D otherwise for the first time they were really good. Of course the tops aren't the lovely flakeyness that you get baking in the oven, but I think I can overlook that. Love this size, they are the same as the ones I usually make.

Will play with it more after Christmas is over when I have more time, would like to try different pastry base recipes. :D

Hally, what do you think of the "Hand held pies book"? It's available as an ebook for less than $9. :)

(http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii26/ragdoll128/Very%20New%20Savoury/IMG_2909-2.jpg)
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Post by: Yvette on December 20, 2012, 04:16:02 am: Yum Yum
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Post by: droverjess on December 30, 2012, 10:02:29 pm: Used my old and returned pie maker this week.
Bought puff pastry
SOS sauce
Cooked chicken with braised leeks, yummo
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Post by: fundj&e on December 30, 2012, 10:07:12 pm: sounds really nice DJ

i have used my new mini pie maker a few times the week with left overs . would like to try and make some muffins in it some time soon
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Post by: judydawn on December 30, 2012, 10:11:34 pm: Julie, there really isn't a technique to putting the tops on, you just sit them on top of the filled base and when the lid is closed it does all the work for you. The bases I pinch together whilst the machine is heating up and have everything ready to go. I'm basically lazy when it comes to pie making and want things to happen as quickly as possible so I use puff pastry on the top and bottom. It pays not to have the pastry thawed too far in advance as it becomes a little soft for handling, just thawed is perfect. I couldn't believe how easy it was and didn't think the edges would be sealed. Your pies look rich and delicious.
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Post by: Halex on December 30, 2012, 10:15:11 pm: JulieO, hand held pie book, i have made a few things from it. I dont have it wth me right now. For $9 I dont think you can go wrong, but will look through it when ?i am home & will give you an idea of whats in it.

Sorry just seen your question this morning. :)

I use shortcrust home made bottoms & bought puff in my pie maker.

H :)
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Post by: JulieO on December 30, 2012, 10:32:58 pm: Thanks Hally, I think for $9 I'll just get the book. :)

Judy, the tops were easy, like you say I just put them on top and the machine did all the work. It was the bases I was slow at as I just plonked them in un-formed and pressed them together in the hot machine with my fingers. :-)) I will pre-form them first next time to make it easier and quicker.

That filling I made last time was really good in these and I've taken the rest out of the freezer to make into pies today. Am looking forward now to using it more especially with left overs. I will give it a try with all puff at some stage too. :D
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Post by: judydawn on December 31, 2012, 12:30:06 am: Yes you will notice a big difference by forming the cases first Julie - I don't know how you even managed to form them in the hot machine, ouch ;D
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Post by: Halex on December 31, 2012, 12:41:32 am: Frm the cases ??? How ???

I form them in the pie maker too.
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Post by: judydawn on December 31, 2012, 12:52:08 am: You press them out Hally then where the cuts are, you sort of pleat them into a little basket. Do you know what I mean? You then pick up the 'basket' and place it into the pie maker. Doesn't it tell you to do this in the book or have I just presumed this is the way to do it? It is so easy.
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Post by: Halex on December 31, 2012, 12:55:10 am: Thanks JD :)

Never read instructions, too boring, much more fun to have a go ;D, lol
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Post by: Meagan on December 31, 2012, 01:03:21 am: Yes JD I press them together before putting in the machine.
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Post by: mcmich on December 31, 2012, 01:04:02 am: Quote from: judydawn on December 31, 2012, 12:52:08 am
You press them out Hally then where the cuts are, you sort of pleat them into a little basket. Do you know what I mean? You then pick up the 'basket' and place it into the pie maker. Doesn't it tell you to do this in the book or have I just presumed this is the way to do it? It is so easy.
rather than try and pleat them, I cut from the outside of the pastry circle into the centre of the circle and then overlap it to fit into the required space.
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Post by: obbie on December 31, 2012, 05:04:11 am: love my pie maker
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Post by: judydawn on December 31, 2012, 05:17:03 am: Using this template as a guide Michele?
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Post by: Yvette on December 31, 2012, 05:54:36 am: Judy I use he cutter thingy too to form the base so easy
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Post by: JulieO on December 31, 2012, 06:15:35 am: I made my own shortcrust for the bases which was just enough for 4 but I think I rolled it too thin as it was hard to form into shape without it falling in on itself, but I managed to get them in there okay and they turned out fine.

I had enough filling for 2 more and had 2 sheets of puff in the freezer, so after cleaning up I used these for tops and bottoms. How much easier it is to use that. :o The thickness of the pastry and getting it at the right time of defrosting made for easy forming etc.

Whether I'd use it all the time as I need one sheet of puff per pie because of the size of my pie maker but it sure made an easier job for me. ;D
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Post by: LucyW on January 28, 2013, 10:56:42 am: I just scored a $3 pie maker from one of the larger convenience marts, it only does 2 at pies at a time. My only issue is using the store bought pastry. I usually try to buy the butter one, but this time there was only the vegetable oil one :(

Not sure if I am brave enough to make my own puff pastry!
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Post by: Jamberie on January 28, 2013, 11:24:58 am: Give it a go Lucy! I've not made the puff pastry, but the shortcrust was so quick & fabulous I'll never buy it again! I'm sure someone with a pie maker will advise you of a good TMX recipe :)
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Post by: judydawn on January 28, 2013, 11:36:37 am: I use the ready made puff pastry sheets Lucy, often on the bases and tops to save time and they are great.
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Post by: obbie on January 28, 2013, 08:00:11 pm: puff pastry is easy, give it a try
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Post by: Yvette on January 28, 2013, 10:32:20 pm: I buy my puff pastry wouldn't be bothered making it :)
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Post by: astarra on January 28, 2013, 11:10:52 pm: I have now got the big thumbs up on buying my family pie maker from DH (who thought I didn't really need it but it was my domain (the kitchen) so I could get it if I wanted...) - Now he is asking me to make him that size pies - and he has them at work cut in half (so half/meal). I did my normal bacon and egg quiche in it on Sunday night, and he was impressed "that machine takes 1/2 the time to cook, and alot less energy - it is a good thing!" :D :D Yay!! Girls love them too, great for Friday night or lazy meals!! :)
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Post by: judydawn on March 10, 2013, 07:33:32 am: McMich posted this recipe in another section, I thought it would be a handy one for this thread

Mini dampers in the pie maker.
I used: 290g S/R flour
220g milk
70g tasty cheese grated
About 1/2 cup of parsley, rosemary and thyme.
Put it all in the TM bowl, kneaded for 1 minute.
Divided it into 8, rolled into balls and pressed into pie maker cooked for 8 minutes.
Too Easy

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Post by: cookie1 on March 10, 2013, 08:13:47 am: Fantastic. I might see if I can squish the pie maker in the van for Monkey Mia. These would be lovely for morning tea.
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Post by: Alexis on March 11, 2013, 12:47:00 am: Quote from: obbie on September 18, 2011, 07:22:28 am
;D Hally, I do egg and bacon pie, quiche Lorraine, zucchini slice/quiche, ideas are endless.

Chicken or meat pies using leftover casseroles or curries, spinach and riccotta is good.

Obbie, what do you do with the zucchini slice? Do you use pastry? It sounds like a great idea.
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Post by: obbie on March 11, 2013, 02:10:06 am: Alexis, no never use pastry for it.
I just spray oil into pie maker, and add mixture.

Also, I do the same mix, for a large one in my Fritatta dish/ pizza oven thing. :)

Yummy, healthy, kids love them.
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Post by: Alexis on March 12, 2013, 03:57:46 am: Thanks, Obbie. I was hoping that's what you would say. I bought my pie maker yesterday and it says never cook without pastry, but I thought - if Obbie can, then so can I!!
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Post by: obbie on March 12, 2013, 04:26:30 am: don't forget to use spray oil first Alexis :)
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Post by: Alexis on March 12, 2013, 05:19:36 am: Thanks Obbie, I probably would have :-))
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Post by: Alexis on March 12, 2013, 06:48:45 am: Thought I'd try out my new machine, so I put in the base and finished making my filling. When I went to put it in the base looked like this.(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/03/12/ganehava.jpg)
I won't do that again!
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Post by: cookie1 on March 12, 2013, 08:25:08 am: Heat the filling, take the pastry out and put the two together.
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Post by: Alexis on March 12, 2013, 09:29:08 am: Too late! I ate it as it was. What a piggy.
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Post by: obbie on March 15, 2013, 04:12:41 am: oooohhh
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Post by: Alexis on March 16, 2013, 07:17:39 am: (http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/03/16/emyvabuz.jpg)Here are my zucchini slice things. They taste great and so easy. Thanks for the idea, Obbie!!
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Post by: KarenH on July 17, 2013, 11:19:55 pm: Used my new pie maker for the first time yesterday. I made meat pies using Tenina's beef and ale pie mixture (FFS) but cooked it in the slow cooker the day beforehand. For chicken pies I panfried chicken, leek and mushrooms, added Uni's SOS sauce mixture, peas, corn and roasted pumpkin. A delicious filling for the pies!

The pie maker worked really well, and I was really happy with the pies.

I have a question for others who use a pie maker - what pastry do you use for the bases? I used commercially bought shortcrust pastry for the bases, but found that I could get only one pie base from each sheet, and there was heaps of wasted pastry. I tried to put all the leftovers together into a ball, knead it and roll it out again, but the pastry was really tough and rubbery, and I ended up chucking it out >:(

I was happy with the commercial puff pastry as the top, but would like to do something better with the bases. Any suggestions??

(http://i1057.photobucket.com/albums/t391/kheath1409/file-45.jpg) (http://s1057.photobucket.com/user/kheath1409/media/file-45.jpg.html)

(http://i1057.photobucket.com/albums/t391/kheath1409/file-46.jpg) (http://s1057.photobucket.com/user/kheath1409/media/file-46.jpg.html)
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Post by: Yvette on July 18, 2013, 12:09:45 am: Karen I use store bought short crust on the bottom and puff on the top. I can get four bases from the one sheet but my pie maker is small pies not sure what size your pies are they must be bigger.
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Post by: obbie on July 18, 2013, 12:13:37 am: I use store bought shortcrust with my pie maker too. :)
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Post by: mcmich on July 18, 2013, 12:17:21 am: From 1 sheet of pastry. I use puff on the bottom and the top, I get 2 bases and 2 tops. I cut a base circle and top next to each other and do the opposite underneath a top and then a base. So they tops and bases are on the diagonal to each other.
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Post by: Wonder on July 18, 2013, 01:32:51 am: I use store bought short crust for the bottom and puff for the top and get 4 pies from each sheet (so a total of 2 sheets, 1 puff and 1 shortcrust for every 4 pies), there is still a bit of waste but not much.
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Post by: judydawn on July 18, 2013, 01:42:11 am: I've used both and now mainly use puff for both top and bottom so that I can get through a packet of pastry a lot quicker. I find gathering the bits and pieces to make more tops and bottoms isn't that successful either Karen and the pies made with them never seem to brown as nicely as the first lot of cut outs. You must have the large pie maker if you can only get 1 out of each sheet. Your pies look lovely, bet your boys enjoyed them. These are great standbys for the freezer and it's so easy to make a dozen or so individual pies at a time.
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Post by: KarenH on July 18, 2013, 03:51:49 am: Maybe my pie maker does make bigger pies ??? ??? There is just no way I can get 4 bases out of one sheet of pastry. The cutter for the bases measures 15.5cm in diameter ....... is that the same size as yours?

Either that, or else I am buying different pastry ...... I am using Borg's brand of pastry.
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Post by: Yvette on July 18, 2013, 04:53:06 am: Mine is smaller than that Karen you must have a bigger pie maker :)
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Post by: fundj&e on July 18, 2013, 06:19:03 pm: KH does it make only one pie at a time ? . i also use 2 sheets to make 4 pies
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Post by: KarenH on July 18, 2013, 11:04:48 pm: No Uni, it makes 4 pies at a time.
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Post by: Bedlam on July 18, 2013, 11:10:24 pm: I dont know if everyone already does this but I freeze 1/3 cup of filling in a silicon muffin tray ( once frozen remove from tray and bag) this is the perfect size for my pie machine. Best to microwave before cooking or take out of freezer to defrost. Very convenient though.
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Post by: Wonder on July 18, 2013, 11:21:58 pm: I've never thought of doing that Bedlam, I always make all the pies and then freeze the actual pie.
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Post by: obbie on July 18, 2013, 11:23:26 pm: what a good idea, thanks.
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Post by: Yvette on July 18, 2013, 11:28:19 pm: Great idea Bedlam thanks
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Post by: Meagan on July 19, 2013, 12:59:25 am: I do that too bedlam :)
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Post by: jeninwa on July 19, 2013, 01:33:11 am: That's a great idea thank bedlam.
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Post by: judydawn on July 19, 2013, 01:42:24 am: Quote from: KarenH on July 18, 2013, 03:51:49 am
Maybe my pie maker does make bigger pies ??? ??? There is just no way I can get 4 bases out of one sheet of pastry. The cutter for the bases measures 15.5cm in diameter ....... is that the same size as yours?

Either that, or else I am buying different pastry ...... I am using Borg's brand of pastry.

Pampas puff pastry sheets are 24.5 x 24 cm Karen. The pie cutter base is about 10.5 cm and the top is 12 cms.

So your cutter is much bigger than mine and is obviously the problem. What make is your pie machine? Don't answer that Karen, I've just read on another thread that it's a Sunbeam, the same as mine (mine's called the Sunbeam Pie Magic 4). I wonder why the cutter size is different :o
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Post by: judydawn on December 12, 2013, 11:11:43 pm: I have just unlocked this topic as one of our members would like to post something here. This happens occasionally by persons unknown, it would have been accidentally done, I cannot think of an instance where we moderators have locked a topic
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Post by: Yarrenbool on December 12, 2013, 11:23:00 pm: .

I've had my Breville Mini-Pie maker for several months. I've made a variety of items in it including chicken & leek pies (very good), Aussie meat pies (must find a better recipe), mini-deep-dish pizzas (surprisingly good), chocolate chip muffins (fair), egg mini-pies for breakfast (okay), and several other things.

Muffins: cooked directly in pie maker, no liner used, came out fine.

Pie lifter: ordered one just now, over-priced, hope it is worth it.

Pastry: to date have been using store-bought and not too thrilled. As of now I'll be making my own in my Thermomix.

Burnt edges: recently read a tip to raise the top part way through cooking just a tad by inserting a couple of wooden popsicle sticks. Plan to give this a test.

Preheating: after much use I've found it works best to NOT preheat the Breville. As the fillings must be pre-cooked that's not a problem. I let it cool down a bit between batches, makes it easier to put in the pastry, no burnt fingers and results are just as good as preheating, sometimes better.

Changes: detachable plates to make cleaning easier if the non-stick properties wear off in time though at the moment it cleans incredibly easily; a thermostat perhaps, not too sure if this might be useful; and it would be really good if they included a pie-lifter in the box.

The Breville pie maker was an online impulse purchase when I saw it at just $44 with free shipping. I am sure it must have been a mistake because it was much more expensive on the same site the very next day. I would probably never have bought it at its regular price but I am really glad I got it, I use it a fair bit, it's quick and easy, and pies generally freeze and reheat well.

I can't speak for other brands but I would recommend the Breville mini-pie maker to others as a useful and easy to use gadget.

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Post by: astarra on December 13, 2013, 12:15:55 am: I have the Breville mini-pie maker too, love it. :)
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Post by: mcmich on December 13, 2013, 07:40:32 am: I have the 4 pie maker and the mini pie maker and love them both. Usually I make the bottom pie cases myself (short crust pastry) and top with store bought puff pastry.
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Post by: KarenH on December 13, 2013, 09:31:07 am: After much experimenting, I do the same as mcmich. I make the EDC shortcrust pastry myself and use store-bought puff pastry for the tops.

I have found it makes it a bit easier to get the bases into the pie maker if I chill my shortcrust pastry circles for 5 mins or so in the freezer. Just firms them up and makes them easier to handle and get into the pie maker quickly.

That's a really interesting idea about not preheating it Yarrenbool. How do you know when they are cooked? Do you just keep peeking inside to check?
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Post by: achookwoman on December 13, 2013, 08:48:04 pm: Yarrenbool, thanks for your tips. I find the best meat pie filling has small pieces of beef and minced beef. The flavor of the gravy is also very important and is worth taking some time to get just right.
I have made curried Scallop pies and pasties, as well as Apple pies, all of which freeze well.
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Post by: mcmich on December 14, 2013, 07:16:25 am: I've made individual dampers in the pie maker. JD posted the recipe on pg 41 of this thread. I can't see the photo with it.
It's here (http://www.forumthermomix.com/index.php?topic=320.msg270534#msg270534)
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Post by: dustbunny on April 14, 2014, 02:22:34 pm: This thread is ridiculous! So I just had to summarize it and buy a piemaker. Uhh, did someone say something about cutting DOWN on appliances? Oh dear.

At least it was only $10 at an op shop, but I wish I had a pastry cutter.

Anyway, the summary - for those who are interested:
https://www.evernote.com/shard/s13/sh/c62a9e5e-7002-45d4-9832-7f88b3004311/ac669ad0cb8f4492bff0ef5fd6eba73a

I made some kind of chickeny vegetable improvisation in the thermomix and gave it a test run tonight. It's a success!
I am still building up the courage to make my own pastry in the TM...
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Post by: jo_nz on April 15, 2014, 02:17:44 am: I had to get one a while ago because of this thread too (all of $15 for me, also second hand).

Thanks for the summary as I have not been very adventurous yet and need something to inspire me ;D

Give the pastry a go! I've only made the EDC one for pies and it's been great. I've done that for the base and bought puff sheets for the top, but I think I prefer just the EDC pastry for the lot.
I was scared of pastry, and for the pies was my first attempt in years (first ever TMX attempt) and now I make all sorts of pies.
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Post by: obbie on April 15, 2014, 04:33:04 am: since I bought my thermie 4 1/2 years ago, I now have heaps of appliances everywhere.
You will love your pie maker, especially in winter... :)
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Post by: astarra on April 15, 2014, 04:48:04 am: I have chicken and veg filling mix cooking in the slowcooker now, which will then be made into pies in my pie maker. :)
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Post by: judydawn on April 15, 2014, 04:58:59 am: I've printed out your summary of ideas for the fillings dustbunny, I love those lists of yours. Thank you.
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Post by: cookie1 on April 15, 2014, 08:38:24 am: Dustbunny the thermomix saves us from needing rice cookers, blenders etc but now many of us have air fryers, icecream machines, pizza ovens, pie makers and goodness knows what.
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Post by: dustbunny on April 15, 2014, 11:37:07 am: Yes, so nice to be coming into Winter - yay for comfort food weather!

It's awesome - Mum ate 3 today... now I have to see if I can find a pastry based on coconut oil, it's supposed to be good for Alzheimers patients. I'm not sure if it's even possible, but I will find out soon.

I'm glad my summaries are helping others too :)

Now I'm starting to wonder if I should have gotten the one that makes 4 pies at a time...
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Post by: astarra on April 15, 2014, 11:44:05 am: Quote from: judydawn on April 15, 2014, 04:58:59 am
I've printed out your summary of ideas for the fillings dustbunny, I love those lists of yours. Thank you.
+1 - and thanks from me too, dustbunny. :D
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Post by: dustbunny on April 15, 2014, 01:59:39 pm: You are very welcome astarra :)
I hope your chicken and veg pies turned out great!
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Post by: dustbunny on April 15, 2014, 02:06:47 pm: Quote from: jo_nz on April 15, 2014, 02:17:44 am
Give the pastry a go! I've only made the EDC one for pies and it's been great. I've done that for the base and bought puff sheets for the top, but I think I prefer just the EDC pastry for the lot.
I was scared of pastry, and for the pies was my first attempt in years (first ever TMX attempt) and now I make all sorts of pies.

Oh, I found the quote button :)
Thanks for the pastry encouragement -it IS scary! I don't know why it is, but I should just bite the bullet and try it.

I hope I haven't missed anyone, I haven't been on a forum in years and I've forgotten how to acknowledge what everybody has said without looking like some kind of weirdo!
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Post by: Bedlam on April 15, 2014, 03:02:42 pm: Quote from: astarra on April 15, 2014, 11:44:05 am
Quote from: judydawn on April 15, 2014, 04:58:59 am
I've printed out your summary of ideas for the fillings dustbunny, I love those lists of yours. Thank you.
+1 - and thanks from me too, dustbunny. :D

Thanks from me too.
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Post by: Cornish Cream on April 15, 2014, 07:32:34 pm: I made pies tonight for our supper.Used up the remaining Chicken Chasseur from yesterday. ;D Made shortcrust pastry to use on the bottom and lids.
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Post by: fundj&e on April 15, 2014, 07:40:02 pm: we had pie for our dinner last night 2 CC, filling was veg and leftover BBQed meat. i have been using the family size pie maker i found it much easier and faster and i also start with the pie maker been cold and room temp fillings
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Post by: Cornish Cream on April 15, 2014, 07:42:43 pm: Yum the filling sounds delicious Uni ;D
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Post by: KarenH on May 17, 2015, 05:06:23 am: I was hoping someone on here could help me. I usually use bought shortcrust pastry for the base when making pies in my pie maker, but today I thought I would try making my own. I used the recipe for the rich shortcrust pastry from the UK everyday cooking book (kindly posted by Judy :)) Although the pastry was really easy to work with, as soon as it went into the heated pie maker it started shrinking down and contracting in size, and when I went to take them out of the pie maker, the "lids" or tops of the pies hadn't sealed with the bases, because the pastry bases had shrunk so much. When trying to lift out the pies, the tops just came off and the pies stayed in the pie maker. I never had this problem with the commercial bought pastry. Any ideas why this might have happened and how I could fix it? Was the pastry too rich, too short ??? Would another recipe work better??
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Post by: judydawn on May 17, 2015, 05:14:20 am: I'm no expert on pastry Karen but did you rest it or did you roll it and pop it straight into the pie maker?
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Post by: KarenH on May 17, 2015, 05:15:39 am: I rested it in the fridge for a couple of hours after making the pastry, but after I rolled it out and cut it into the pie bases I bunged it straight into the pie maker.
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Post by: judydawn on May 17, 2015, 05:17:30 am: Not sure how many times you have to rest home made pastry but I would have thought 1 rest would have been enough. Maybe one of our pastry chefs can help you Karen.
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Post by: Cornish Cream on May 17, 2015, 09:31:29 am: Karen when I make pastry I rest it in the fridge after making it.I then roll it out cut out the appropriate number of lids and bottom for my pie maker.I then rest these in the fridge too.The bottoms do shrink a little after coming into contact with the hot surface of the pie maker but not too much.
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Post by: cookie1 on May 18, 2015, 06:56:01 am: I've used homemade short pastry. I use flour, 1/2 the weight of the flour in butter and then just enough moisture (water) to bring it together. I then push it together with my hands, wrap it in Gladwrap and res t for at least an hour.
I don't rest it after rolling and cutting, but that would probably help.
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Post by: EmeraldSue on May 18, 2015, 08:30:27 am: Karen, I find that Kimmy's quiche pastry http://www.forumthermomix.com/index.php?topic=11982.0 (http://www.forumthermomix.com/index.php?topic=11982.0) works very well in the pie maker. It makes enough for 4 individual pies,and I use a sheet of commercial puff pastry for the lids. Her pastry is very forgiving- I've substituted sour cream or yoghurt for the cream. This week I used pork fat instead of butter when making pork pies.
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Post by: Bedlam on May 20, 2015, 03:05:26 pm: We had leftover skinnymixer Butterchicken pies, Yummo !
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Post by: KarenH on May 21, 2015, 10:39:33 am: Thank you everyone for your suggestions. I will try again using another recipe. I really liked the UK recipe, but maybe it wasn't quite right for the pie maker.