Blackbird Pie......or Chicken, Leek and Potato Pie!

From: kiwidutch

On May 29, 2007

I loved this and liked that fact that this was a chicken pie without the usual roux sauce .. the filling was tasty and it was easy to make. In fact the hardest part was Step 7, "cutting a hole for the blackbird to go though'... trying to get any of the neighbourhood blackbirds to co operate was a task not easily achieved, I can tell you! Oddly enough not one was willing to get into the oven and they got into a right flap about it so I dispensed with that bit of the recipe in the end. Sadly my Dh doesn't care for chicken, potato or pastry much ( what planet does he come from not to recognise comfort food when he sees it?) so his rating would have been lower but he asked to have it discounted this time since I obviously enjoyed mine so much. Please see my rating system: 4 lovely stars for a real comfort food meal that I liked very much indeed. Thnnks FT!

From: PanNan

On May 28, 2007

I also used the ready pastry, which made this very easy. My herbs were fresh parsley, fresh thyme, and some dried savory. It was enjoyed by all. The blackbird was quite a conversation piece. Thanks for sharing your lovely pie recipe.

From: A Good Thing

On Jun 2, 2007

One of the very best pies I've ever had! Made for ZWT III - this is a keeper. (: I love the leeks in this. I used chicken cooked on the barbie and it added a nice dimension. Thanks, Frenchie. (:

From: CraftScout

On Jun 1, 2007

I want to come live with you, FT, if this is the type of leftovers you usually have. I'm sure my husband would agree. I really wish I could give this 4 and a half stars, because it really is good, but DD (5yo) turned her nose up at it. She has some of the weirdest tastes, though. I loved it, my potato loving hubby loved it, my roommate loved it. Both boys were confused though, they thought it was dessert! I am SO glad I finally have gotten to use my pie bird! It makes a sweet decoration, but really wanted to be used. Thank you, FT - delicious dinner.