What a perfect time to dig out your pie maker!

I have 2 Sunbeam brand ones. They are excellent quality. A lot of friends also use the Kmart $29 pie makers.

Recipe Ideas:

1. Pies – Use Puff or Shortcrust Pastry to make simple and delicious pies. My family loves butter chicken pies, traditional meat pies and chicken and leek pies
2. Quiches – Pie Maker Fridge Raid Quiches

Kids were hungry so I came up with these simple Quiches.

Ingredients:

•  4 eggs
• 1/4 cup milk
• Handful of chopped Spinach
• 1 grated Carrot
• 1/2 cup chopped Salami
• 1/4 cup grated or shaved Cheese of your choice
• 1 tablespoon Mixed Herbs
•  Light Pampas Puff Pastry

Method:

1. Whisk eggs milk and dip mix. Add remaining ingredients and stir well. Preheat pie maker and while waiting cut your pastry to size. I left some of the quiches open (without the top)
2. Cool for approximately 10 minutes.

Savoury Muffins: So simple and easy for a quick breakfast idea.

4. Pancakes: Use your favourite pancake recipe and cook in your lightly oiled pie maker

5. Cakes: Such a simple yet effective recipe idea – Take a packet of cake mix and prepare as per instructions on the box. Lightly spray pie maker with oil spray and fill with mixture. Cook for approximately 8-10 minutes.

Sweet pie fillings- There are a lot of ideas out there. Some of our favourites are:

• Nutella
• Banana
• Apple
• Berries
• Custard and Apple
• Mulberry