Individual Turkey Pot Pies

Ingredients and Weight:

• All-purpose flour, 2 cups (250g)
• Unsalted butter, 1/2 cup (113g), cut into small pieces
• Salt, 1/2 teaspoon
• Milk, 1/2 cup (120ml)
• Olive oil, 2 tablespoons (30ml)
• Onion, 1 medium, chopped (about 1 cup)
• Celery, 1 stalk, chopped (about 1/2 cup)
• Carrots, 2 medium, chopped (about 1 cup)
• Garlic, 2 cloves, minced
• Dried thyme, 1 teaspoon
• Dried sage, 1/2 teaspoon
• Salt and black pepper to taste
• Turkey broth, 2 cups (480ml)
• Cooked turkey, 2 cups (about 1 pound)
• Frozen peas, 1 cup (140g)
• Refrigerated pie crusts, 8 (4-inch)

Preparation Time:

15 minutes

Cooking Time:

30-35 minutes

Difficulty Level:

2 (simple)

Preparation Method Steps:

1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
2. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, butter, and salt. Use your fingers or a pastry cutter to work the butter into the flour until it resembles coarse crumbs.
3. Add the milk and stir until just combined. Do not overmix.
4. Roll the dough out on a lightly floured surface to a thickness of about 1/8 inch (3mm).
5. Cut out 8 (4-inch) circles.
6. In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the onion, celery, carrots, and garlic. Cook for about 5 minutes, or until softened.
7. Stir in the thyme, sage, salt, and pepper.
8. Add the turkey broth and bring to a simmer.
9. Add the turkey and peas and cook for 5 minutes more, or until heated through.
10. Remove from heat.
11. Divide the filling evenly among the individual pie dishes.
12. Top with the pie crust circles.
13. Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until golden brown.

Nutritional Information:

Per Pot Pie (1/8 of recipe):

• Calories: 350
• Fat: 15g
• Saturated Fat: 8g
• Cholesterol: 55mg
• Sodium: 500mg
• Carbohydrates: 35g
• Protein: 20g

Dish Characteristics:

• Savory and comforting
• Warm and filling
• Perfect for a cold day
• Easy to make and customizable

User Comments:

• "These pot pies are absolutely delicious! The filling is creamy and flavorful, and the crust is flaky and perfect." - Sarah J.
• "I love that these pot pies are individual-sized. It's so easy to control portions and I can have my own personal pot pie." - Emily K.
• "I made these pot pies for my family and they were a huge hit. Everyone loved them, even my picky kids." - Rachel D.

Special Precautions and Tips:

• Be careful not to overmix the dough, as this will make the crust tough.
• If you don't have individual pie dishes, you can use a 9-inch (23cm) pie dish. Just adjust the baking time accordingly.
• You can also add other vegetables to the filling, such as potatoes, corn, or green beans.