So often in the kitchen, what I cook is a success. Even if it isn’t amazing to look at, it’s at least decent to eat. This tendency toward success may be giving me an inflated sense of bravado. (It may also explain why I love cooking so much: we gravitate towards what we’re good at, yes?) So, when I have a kitchen fail, I often panic, losing any sense of humor or grace. Such was the case yesterday, attempting and failing, again, with pie crust.
Pie crust eludes me like nothing else. Part of this, I believe, is because it is a rather fussy bit of pastry; it’s demanding and technique-driven, where I am partial to the unfussy and definitely not technique-driven in the kitchen. I love to make things that allow for a little breathing room, a little flexibility. Pie crust, it seems, is the opposite of that.
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The purpose of this pie crust was to make some mini-turkey pot pies: the perfect vehicle for leftovers following Thanksgiving. But, well, that’s not happening. After another year of uncooperative crust, I think pie and me are through. Plan B, in lieu of the perfect crust, is a simple hand pie, made with pizza dough, that has a filling not unlike pot pie, but is easier to make and a little bit healthier too. (Following a feast the size of Thanksgiving, something that’s a little bit healthier isn’t going to hurt anybody.) What I love about these little pies is how flexible they are: you can fill them with any Thanksgiving leftover you desire, be it stuffing, cranberry sauce, sweet potatoes or green beans. Tuck in some turkey meat and a little cheese, bake them for about 20 minutes, and you’re all set.
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Turkey, Cheddar and Apple Hand Pies
Whole wheat pizza dough (pre-made or following this recipe)
1 tablespoon unsalted butter
1 medium yellow onion, diced
1 cup baby spinach leaves
1 cup roasted and diced turkey meat
1 medium, crisp apple, diced
1 cup shredded sharp cheddar
1 tablespoon fresh thyme, minced
1 tablespoon fresh sage, minced
Salt and pepper to taste
Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
If using chilled pizza dough, allow to come to room temperature for about an hour.
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Warm the butter in a skillet over a medium low flame. Saute the onion, stirring occasionally, until caramelized, about ten minutes. Add spinach and stir to wilt the leaves, about two minutes. Remove from heat and transfer to a medium bowl. Add the turkey meat, diced apple, cheddar cheese, thyme and sage and stir to combine. Season with salt and pepper to your liking. Set aside.
On a floured surface, roll the pizza dough into a large square, roughly 12×12 inches. Divide into 16 squares about 3×3 inches. Place the squares on a large, lightly oiled baking sheet.
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Using a spoon or your hands, portion a generous tablespoon of the filling in the center of each square.
Fold one edge of the square over the other, forming a triangle. Fold and pinch the edges together to seal. Pierce the top with a fork. Brush the surface with a little olive oil, and finish with a sprinkle of sea salt.
Bake in the oven until the crust is golden brown, about 20 minutes. Best enjoyed hot. Can be reheated. They freeze well.
Kimberley Hasselbrink
And if you’re looking for Thanksgiving inspiration, I wanted to share some of my favorite Thanksgiving recipes with you:
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Spiced Sweet Potato Latkes
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Kale and Persimmon Salad
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Brussel Sprouts with Parmesan and Lemon
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Apple, Pear and Cranberry Crisp
Beet Gratin with Gruyere and Thyme
Kale and Olive Oil Mashed Potatoes
Honey and Toasted Nutmeg Ice Cream
And as for the bird itself, last year I employed this brine and an unfussy roasting method with great success! Best of luck on the big day! Here’s to our failures making us better.
What’s your most memorable snafu in the kitchen?
Kimberley Hasselbrink is a food photographer and blogger based in San Francisco. She is the author of the blog The Year in Food, which is framed around a monthly seasonal food guide. Kimberley enjoys unusual produce, strong coffee, road trips and summer nights.
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Sign in to add your ownBeatificBijoux says: Featured
I used to struggle with pie crust, too. Then I discovered the secret is to NOT be so fussy about it. It seems like the less attention I give to it, the better it turns out.
186 days ago
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Sign in to add your ownFluffyFlowers says:
yum! i will pass this along to my pie makin' sweety :)
186 days ago
ladyeuphrosilie says:
This recipe made my tummy grumble! YUM! I will making these delicious pies over the weekend.
186 days ago
BeadSoupJewelry says:
All of these look so yummy I am writing them down!
186 days ago
BeadSoupJewelry says:
all look so yummy, Thanks
186 days ago
nekote says:
forget thanksgiving-I want the leftovers!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
186 days ago
littleshopofphotos says:
Yumm! I love this!!! Can't wait to make some!!!! Especially with Thanksgiving leftovers!!
186 days ago
spiritfruits says:
OMG! Those look so good!
186 days ago
CarryTheWord says:
oh yum!
186 days ago
Cheyneystoker says:
you're making me so hungry, the brussel sprouts look delicious!
186 days ago
Parachute425 says:
Oh goodie - recipes I can pass on to my friends who cook for me! They look yummy. I'm better at making reservations.
186 days ago
RivalryTime says:
Looks great.
186 days ago
askewcreations says:
YUM!
186 days ago
VintageEyeFashion says:
Delicious!
186 days ago
zatanah says:
Mmm! Love the brussel sprouts dish.
186 days ago
junebugandco says:
My mouth is watering as I type, seriously!
186 days ago
ElisaGomez says:
man these look good! so so looking forward to the holidays
186 days ago
fbstudiovt says:
A few substitutions for this vegetarian girl, and I'm all over these. Thanks for the awesome, creative and almost all vegetarian recipes!!!
186 days ago
theroyal says:
i am LOSING IT!! this all looks so delicious. im super hungry all of a sudden.
186 days ago
onceuponabox says:
Those hand pies look delicious. What a great idea. Can't wait to try them. Thanks!!!
186 days ago
pogoshop says:
You know, I'm with you on the pie crust. A few years ago, I set learning to make a great pie crust as one of my goals for the summer. Then I tried my first Pillsbury roll-out crust. I just scratched that goal off my list. Whether it's potpie, or apple tarts, or whatever, those roll-out crusts are as good as any homemade crust I've ever tasted. Simple.
186 days ago
JulieMeyer says:
yum, yum. It all looks good! even the brussel sprouts look extra yummy!
186 days ago
curetheblueribbon says:
Thank you so much for sharing! Cant wait to try a few of these!!
186 days ago
TheCove says:
Yummmm! These look so good, I will try making them - even though my cooking skills are a little off ; ) can't wait to see how they come out. Thanks for the recipe!
186 days ago
4EnvisioningVintage says:
Wow! These all look tasty! I too have a hard time with homemade crust & gravy....esp. the gravy it eludes me :(
186 days ago
BiloxiHousewife says:
OMG..... I am sooooo making this! Yummy!
186 days ago
ThePattypanShop says:
Great way to use turkey leftovers - transformed into yummy handpies!!!
186 days ago
dbsj says:
I am lovin' all the recipes, although I am not cooking this year, I will have to make them soon... Thanks for the recipes.
186 days ago
acuriousbrood says:
Yes!
186 days ago
FranceGallery says:
Yum!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
186 days ago
leslieholz says:
Wow - so simple yet so incredibly delectable!!! Gotta try this!!
186 days ago
NecessiTees says:
Wonderful recipes!!! Thanks for sharing!!!
186 days ago
needlenerd says:
drool
186 days ago
dailydangerco says:
the secret to pie crust is freezing the butter, grating it with a cheese grater, refreeze for twenty minutes. then cut into the flower. add ice water a TBSP at a time until dough reaches the right consistency. fridge for two hours. roll out. works every time. going to have to fill it with left overs this year. excellent idea. thanks ;)
186 days ago
zoejane1 says:
Come to my house to cook...I hate to cook...
186 days ago
prettylovelypainting says:
Gosh! i want to eat it all! wish I could make it! can I buy it?
186 days ago
weezieduzzit says:
Hand pies are the new macarons, which were the new salted caramel.
186 days ago
elisemahan says:
this is brilliant i am going to try them all!
186 days ago
BeatificBijoux says: Featured
I used to struggle with pie crust, too. Then I discovered the secret is to NOT be so fussy about it. It seems like the less attention I give to it, the better it turns out.
186 days ago
breadandroses2 says:
I always have more of my homemade pie crust dough than I have of pie filling. Instead of losing it in the freezer, these hand pies are the perfect no-waste solution. They go quickly! Can't wait to try. Thank you!
186 days ago
nickiefrye says:
I am SO trying the hand pie thing!
186 days ago
AllCountryPretties says:
The last time I made pie crust my kids likened it to potato chips! I buy the pie crust that comes already rolled out. It is in the refrigerator section in a long box. Just open, unroll it and you have a great pie crust. My Grandmother made "fried" pies which non of us has ever been able to make. Make your pie crust, roll it into small circles, put in fruit filling, crimp the edges and fry on both sides in lard. I think her secret was using lard in the crust. That was probably the only thing that she had as they always killed the hog on cold winter days so the hams could cure without spoiling and they rendered the lard from the hog fat in a large cast iron pot over an open fire outside. It was then sealed in glass canning jars and used for all baking and frying. She ws also known to use leftover gravy for the fat in her breakfast biscuits. Waste not; want not, right? I have had several rural relatives that used lard; never heard of shortening or olive oil. The only spread for bisquits was "real" butter. They all lived into their 80's and 90's. Makes you wonder if it is really animal fat that is clogging out arteries. Of course, they got a lot more exercise that we do. I mean, someone had to run the hog down. That reminds me of a story my first mother-in-law told of the time they were going to kill hogs and her husband decided that if he roped the hog around the neck, she could hold it while he shot it.One shot and that hog was out of there! Back to my first comment about someone having to run the hog down. By the time I entered the family they had started taking the hog and having it butchered and then bringing it home to make the lard, sausage, cure the hams, etc. We had been doing all of that stuff and I went into the house to get warmed up and noticed a large pot cooking on the stove so I looked in expecting to see something yummy. But there staring me in the face was the hog head, snout, ears and all. Ever hear of "head cheese". As I said they believed in the "waste not; want not" theory.
186 days ago
InfiniteCosmosHemp says:
ooooh! Those recipes sound so incredibly yummy!!!
186 days ago
OldBarnCrafts says:
In Michigan, these are called 'pastys' *grin* I will definitely be trying this recipe! It looks delish! (PS...I get my daughter to make the crusts. she uses lard instead of butter. they are flaky every time!)
186 days ago
moonula says:
haha, AllCountryPretties, your story reminds me of a sticker I saw that said : Local, Organic Food---Or, As Our Great Grandparents Called It- "Food". I am, however, glad the pies in the feature don't require lard :) And they look easy too!
186 days ago
happyowl says:
YUM. This is no failure, but an inspiration. Thank you!
186 days ago
onnesti says:
Now this is food for thought(fully)- good eating!!!
186 days ago
chainchainchained says:
YUM!!!
186 days ago
JasmineLund says:
Pie crust is often a flop for me, too. I can mix it up, but I always try to have a sister handy to roll it out for me. This recipe looks delish!
186 days ago
pinksnakejewelry says:
Wonderful Post!! Looking forward to making and eating those pies!!! And a few others I saw! :0
186 days ago
sewlola says:
I would love to try the hand pies recipe. It looks delicious!
186 days ago
aporchiazzo says:
This one is going into the recipe binder for sure.
186 days ago
mynamehere says:
Wonderful ideas, these look amazing and I'm starting to get hungry now. Don't give up on pie crusts, they're worth the occasional frustration. Use vodka in place of some of the water for the moisture in the recipe and you can get a much wetter, easier dough to roll out without toughening up the dough. There's a good recipe for a vodka pie crust from America's Test Kitchen/Cooks Illustrated. If you have a food processor, it is a great recipe to start with.
186 days ago
bedouin says:
mmmm Everything looks so good ~ the Spiced Sweet Potato Latkes are my favorite
186 days ago
BroccoliHouse says:
yum yum they all look delicious!!
186 days ago
CherishedHearts says:
I make the ugliest pie crust in the world, but thankfully the boys don't care what it looks like as long as it's yummy.
186 days ago
AlpineGypsy says:
Oh my god oh my god oh my GOOOODD!!! This is making me drool, thanks will definitely be trying this~ Heidi
186 days ago
autumnvelvetrose says:
yummmmm
186 days ago
tabethasullens says:
DROOOOOOOOOOOl. This looks fabulous! Will def. have to try. Thank you so much for sharing!! :)
186 days ago
JeezumCrowVintage says:
Ahhhhh, yes! If there's anything I love as much as browsing/selling on Etsy it is cooking! Thank you for sharing these recipes, they all sound great and I think I will try many of them. :o) Happy holidays, all! xo
186 days ago
SweetiePieCollars says:
Those hand pies are genius!! Thank you!
186 days ago
happyfamily says:
Oh this is such a great idea! Thank you for sharing, can't wait to try this with tgiving leftovers.
186 days ago
MookieDesigns says:
Looks delicious, but I still prefer my pasties with pastry!
186 days ago
DearlyLoved22 says:
What a unique recipe. My stomach is growling! Looking forward to making these creative little pies sometime soon. Thank you!
186 days ago
sageANDindie says:
I'm starving now. Thanks a lot! ;)
186 days ago
JillianReneDecor says:
Wow - all of the delicious photos and recipes have made me incredibly hungry! Great post - thank you so much for sharing!
186 days ago
PruAtelier says:
My gosh, my mouth is watering over these delectables and I'm ready to go to bed! I too have never tackled a pie crust yet that foldovermagiggy there looks incredibly good along with the brussel sprouts and cake. Great ideas!
186 days ago
karmabean82 says:
ooh girl, I am drooling and ready to eat now!!! hahaaa thanks so much for the wonderful post and yummy recipes~~!!
186 days ago
OMGartwork says:
FANTASTIC IDEA! I know where my leftovers are going!
186 days ago
GlitterOrnaments says:
WOW, all of these look amazing!
186 days ago
ArtisanValleyDesigns says:
yummy !!
186 days ago
StraitjacketSLeather says:
What a great, fun idea for leftovers! Thank you for sharing & happy thanksgiving! :)
186 days ago
BlueMoonLights says:
Thanks for sharing, I will have to give this a try, yum!
186 days ago
zhenja says:
thank you. will definitely give it a try!!
186 days ago
elleestpetite says:
Looks so yummy!
186 days ago
peshka says:
Wow looks yumm! I
186 days ago
friskyspinster says:
If you want to make good pie crust, you have to have a good recipe and a good cutting tool to mix the ingredient. If you are trying to do it with a whisk or a fork, that might be your problem. I recommend getting a rocker blade--a handle which has about 8 bladed that curve above your knuckles as you hold it. You use it to cut the butter, shortening or (old school) lard into the flour, which is the first step. I have lots of cookbooks, but for things like pie crust, I always go to the "church lady" cookbooks that I collect. The old timers know how it's done! I use my 93 year old Mama's pie crust recipe, though I have tweaked it a bit, and I think it is a wee bit better. Mama said so, too! 3 cups all purpose or bread flour, 1 tsp salt (BLEND) cut in 1/2 cup salted butter, 1/2 unsalted butter, and 1/2 cup shortening. Butter should be cold but not frozen. Don't over work it, just cut until all the flour is mixed in and stop when it looks like dry oatmeal. Add 1/2 cup of cold water with 1 tsp lemon juice or apple cider vinegar mixed in and work it into the flour mix. When you have a rather dry dough like consistency, take out half and put it on a clean floured tabletop or pie board. Make a loose patty--don't squash it too much. Coat the crust patty and the rolling pin with a dusting of flour and place the rolling pin across the crust patty and roll toward yourself. Roll towards yourself and then angle the pin a quarter turn and roll again. If you aren't able to move around the table, or move the board, then roll away from yourself when you get to the opposite side of the crust, and roll back around, always rolling from the center of the crust outwards, until you have a circle. Slide a spatula under the crust and lift it gently and put your hands under it and place it over your greased pie tin. Snug it down into the tin and cut off the excess. For covered pies, use the other half of the crust, and either fit it over as a circle and cut off the edge and make slits (these can be decorative" or make long strips and cut them with a pizza cutter and weave them over the top of the pie. For fruit pies, dust the upper crust with a bit of sugar.
186 days ago
AlisaDesign says:
Yummy! Delicious!
186 days ago
katrinaalana says:
Looks very delicious!
186 days ago
girliepains says:
Very unique!
186 days ago
CapricornCeramics says:
Yummmmyyyy! Will try the recipe, this weekend! Thanks :)
186 days ago
LittleWrenPottery says:
Nice they're kinda like little calzone pizzas, yum!
186 days ago
samsstuff says:
Thank you for all the great ideas!
186 days ago
bimaKolenc says:
mmmmm..can't wait to try it..sure mine wont look that good ;).. thank you very much! great idea for today's lunch
186 days ago
glassandlight says:
All those foods are making me hungry - what lovely ideas and mouth-watering photos!
186 days ago
TheHickoryTree says:
Sounds delicious. What a great way to get rid of leftovers. Very similar to what we Michiganders call a Pasty. A staple in the early 1900's among the and copper miners in the Upper Peninsula as well as us Yoopers and Yoopers at heart.
186 days ago
mazedasastoat says:
Yes, TheHickoryTree, it definitely IS a pasty! In my neck of the woods (SW England) folks have been making them for ever, filled traditionally with beef, onion & potatoes at one end & apple at the other! Miners could eat them without washing their hands because they threw away the bit of crust they held on to (theorietically!) "Hand pies" aren't a new invention.
186 days ago
RedorGrayArt says:
thank you ... for being "real" about failed attempts in the kitchen for the amazing list of great recipes to bookmark and try for showing a "well used " cookie sheet ..looks like mine! I enjoyed this so much ..now off to find some breakfast!!
186 days ago
coletteelick says:
I feel the same way about pie crust.....pillsbury ready made pie crusts & store made pizza dough are my best friends and never let me down!
185 days ago
MCsHandmadeTreasures says:
I will have to try this. It sounds sooo good. Thank you!
185 days ago
WendaLynneDesigns says:
Mmmmm - I am hungry now reading about all this wonderful food! :D THANK YOU!
185 days ago
JenMcLamb says:
OMG- those pies look good! THanks!
185 days ago
JenMcLamb says:
PS. Where is the recipe for the brussels sprouts?
185 days ago
BanglewoodSupplies says:
DELISH!
185 days ago
editharlene says:
I just eat but looking at this sure has made me hungry.
185 days ago
MyGrandpasPen says:
I do love to cook - and use leftovers! I will be trying these with leftover roast beef and gravy - might have to cook some more mashed potatoes to go with them. And I completely understand about pie dough - I cheat, I use the premade shells or the premade dough that comes in rolls. It might be processed food which I rarely use but sometimes I just have to admit defeat and use what's available and when you love pie, that's just the way it has to be!
185 days ago
TheBuzz says:
Appreciated!
185 days ago
saraaires says:
I 've just had lunch, but I'm really drooling over my desk! Schhléééppp!! :-P
185 days ago
NoraQuinonez says:
Now I know that I'll be cooking this weekend! Thank you so much.
185 days ago
surfrgirl says:
Yummy! Looks delicious! Thanks for sharing!
185 days ago
TarasArtHouse says:
yummm i love apple and cheese together
185 days ago
MishaGirl says:
Turkey, cheddar, apple......PURE GENIUS! That sounds SO yummy!
185 days ago
YarnUiPhoneApp says:
For anyone in Chicago, the best pasty in the city is at Owen & Engine (with picalilly, chutney and arugula salad). Try one...They're so delish washed down with a beer. Pasties were popular with Wisconsin miners in the past - they'd take one to work in their lunch pail. Anyhow, I think it would be easy to recreate on the double with a tube (yeah a tube) of pie crust that can be cracked open at a moment's notice, filled with refrigerator leftovers...but the cheese would be key, I'd imagine. Something sharp...what about a few knobs of blue cheese? Gosh, I'm getting hungry just writing this.
185 days ago
KneeDeepOriginals says:
Fabulous! Thanks for sharing! Though I don't eat meat, these little pies will hold just about anything else.
185 days ago
fishinclouds says:
I can't wait for after Thanksgiving!!! The hand pies looked sooooo good I wanted to eat my computer screen!
185 days ago
myvintagecrush says:
Etsy's cooking up some Thanksgiving meals :) yum!
185 days ago
StephenCraven says:
Anything made with sweet potatoes, I tell my wife about, and the idea of your Sweet Potato Latkes will be a hit!
185 days ago
hannahbanana17 says:
Thanks for sharing! Everything looks delish!
185 days ago
VeiledIntensity says:
I'm so excited because it's hard to find a dessert that can easily be made to be gluten/dairy/cane sugar free. That last one will be easy to modify AND it will still be yummy. Trust me, I can tell. I'm an expert by this time!!! :D
185 days ago
BeautifulSoaps says:
Thank you for sharing. I just watched a video on how to make pastry puff and I think I'm gonna splice your recipe in with mine. Your pictures are lovely!
185 days ago
wgage1 says:
Your turkey pot pie/pockets/empanadas is a wonderful idea - thank you for the great recipe!
185 days ago
natew8 says:
These look yummy! I'm spending thanksgiving alone so I'm gonna make these the leftovers of my turkey
185 days ago
katncar says:
A terrific idea. Definitely going to use this one. Makes me laugh when I remember my first experience making pie crust. As a very young teen I thought I would surprise my Mom and Dad....so after school I tried to make a pie for them. I thought that pie crust was made the same as bread so I kneaded it......it was grey and gummy. I tossed it in the garbage!!!! What a disappointment. But....now that I am a grandma, I have finally mastered it.... :) ...
185 days ago
accentonvintage says:
Sounds great! Thanks for the recipe!
185 days ago
genisepark says:
This looks really great can't wait to try it.
185 days ago
HelloMountains says:
miam!!!!
185 days ago
GardenGateBotanicals says:
Lovely post! I see you have had several helpful souls giving you advice on how to make pie crust. I was a pie crust failure for years myself, and then a kind lady gave me the secret to fabulous pie crust. I don't use any fancy tools like rocker cutters; just a bowl, a fork, the magic ingredients, and a rolling pin. It comes out flaky and perfect every time. Convo me if you want the recipe, being a pie crust making failure in the past, I would love to share it with you ; ).
185 days ago
starvingartistbazaar says:
Mmm.... Turkey dinner in a pie. I have to try it!
185 days ago
KettleConfections says:
Wow- this is a great use of pizza dough! I love how these are so portable, you can warm it up and take it anywhere, we can't wait to make the vegetarian version with mushrooms in lieu of the turkey for our meat-free thanksgiving.
185 days ago
RossLab says:
What an interesting flavor combination! It looked weird at first, but the result seems... yummy:)
185 days ago
hyfunda says:
Lovely recipes! the photos are wonderful too:)
185 days ago
MegansMenagerie says:
Yum!!!
185 days ago
PotteryKreations says:
I will definitely try these, they sound delish!
185 days ago
AltogetherLeather says:
These look wicked good! I'm not much for cooking but boy do I love to eat. ;) I'm going to have to find a friend that likes to cook to make these with!
185 days ago
kaeojewelry says:
Hungry!
185 days ago
sugarloafsoap says:
What a great idea for pizza dough on any day :) Love your photos, too. Thanks so much for sharing!
185 days ago
vendeeenvogue says:
Sounds great! I will definitely try this! Thanks!
185 days ago
spero511 says:
Pie crust is simple. The main thing is keeping bits of the solid fat whole and cold before it's baked. When the fat melts in the oven, that's what creates the flakiness. So don't over-incorporate the butter (or lard or shortening) and chill it thoroughly before rolling out. Easy peasy.
185 days ago
ddfoto says:
Yummy...those remind me of Colombian Empanadas....!!
185 days ago
corrnucopia says:
OMG these look sooo yummy! I can't wait for leftovers!
185 days ago
Slowshirts says:
YEs i will be making these this week. We've been meaning to make a batch of pot pies and these little hand pies sound more fun. Thanks!
185 days ago
MadeMerriShop says:
Why have I never thought of this? My husband will be thrilled :). Thanks so much Kimberly!
185 days ago
katieblairdesigns says:
These look so delicious! I never know what to do with the left overs that we always end up with. Thanks for the idea!
185 days ago
soap says:
I don't like turkey (Mom kind of overdid it between Thxgiving and Xmas) but those look YUMMY!!!! I'll have to make some for my family and friends :)
185 days ago
soap says:
Everything else looks fantastic!
185 days ago
LandfillHill says:
I'm so excited about trying this 'pie'. I have had the 'pastys' from Michigan and they are incredible. As a few of the others have said, I will be picking up roll-out pie crusts in the refrigerated section. Thanks for the after-Thanksgiving inspiration!!
185 days ago
LandfillHill says:
p.s. I changed my name to Estie + Haskell... not sure why my old name is showing up here.
185 days ago
foxpots says:
Sounds wonderful - thanks for sharing.
185 days ago
artworksbycarol says:
those pies look fun. My teenage girls and I are looking forward to baking together again this year. We'll try the pies too. Angela oves to make pumpkin pie from scratch. She does them very well.
185 days ago
dahlilafound says:
These look delicious. Leftovers into the handpies for easy traveling. :-) I'm in charge of pies. the apple cider cream pie sounds like an in. thank you for sharing these. dahlila xo
185 days ago
ninabagley says:
WHO KNEW?!!! i grew up with my mother making turnovers using pillsbury crescent roll dough (pinch two triangles together to form a larger rectangle) - and she filled them with chopped cooked chicken, onion, whatever. i'm carrying your recipe down to alabama with me for our first "girls only" thanksgiving... my father passed away in may, and this will be a tough one. time for new traditions, i say - and your recipe will be one of them. thanks so much for sharing these wonderful recipes!!! happy holidays to you - xo nina
184 days ago
VictoriaWest says:
oooh I'm hungry! These pictures make my mouth water! mmmm..yum!
184 days ago
brookesatchmo says:
I cant WAIT to make these yummy pockets of goodness-thank you for sharing :)
184 days ago
DreamingDragonDesign says:
These look wonderful. I bet this would also work with canned crescent roll dough for a lighter and flakier result. Or with pie crust, for that matter. Also, anyone who wants to learn how to make pie crust without stress or failure is welcome to convo me, including the writer of this. It's not hard, and I really have no idea why everyone makes it out to be hard. I am a decent cook, but I'm not a world class chef, and if you can make these things, you can make an amazing pie crust without getting worked up about the whole thing.
184 days ago
allegranoir says:
Wow... this looks amazing and I can't wait to make it. Thank you for sharing!
184 days ago
BeadRush says:
Great ideas and tasty looking/ sounding recipes. Thanks so much for sharing them!
184 days ago
bohemiennes says:
We're planning a day after Thanksgiving potluck left-overs picnic. These hand pies will be perfect!!!
184 days ago
KMHandyKrafts says:
I am no good at pie crust either-but these look great-I can even make them for my vegetarian son and daughter-in-law. Thanks
184 days ago
DagmarsArtGallery says:
yum-yum Looks so good! Pie crusts are frightening to make for me. Gotta try this one though. Thanks!
184 days ago
ArtworkzByCheri says:
Fantastic! I am glad your "perfect" pie crust didn't work out for you! LOL I LOVE the first photo...looks like the long ago days of my Nanny's when she would bake and cook for us. Just love the entire piece! The look, the ease, recipes and your kindness for sharing with the rest of us! Thank you SO much and may God bless and keep you and yours!
184 days ago
amoronia says:
Nice! Besides, one of the ideas behind pies is to be made with leftovers, so that nothing goes wasted. I think I might try this filling with one of the pie dough recipes we use in Greece. There is a very simple recipe widely used here, with which you can never go wrong. You just need 1 cup olive oil, 1 yoghurt, a little salt and 3.5 cups self-raising flour (whole-wheat or plain).
184 days ago
ivangovaerts says:
I will invent the vegetarian edition one of these days
184 days ago
lilkender says:
Kimberly, I don't understand why you would use a yeast dough for this kind of pie. I have made a lot of meat pie recipes using either phyllo dough or pie crust and I've never made an unsuccessful crust. It also doesn't need time for rising. I usually make my own pie crust much cheaper than buying it from the store, as friskyspinster explained above. I've tried a rocker dough blender but I prefer to use two knives to cut the shortening or butter into the flour.
184 days ago
StyleGraphicDesign says:
I love to try new recipes! Thank you for sharing!
184 days ago
BellaPoshPillows says:
I am totally going to try a couple of these, they look delish ! PS now I am starving,lol
184 days ago
BellaPoshPillows says:
I am totally going to try a couple of these, they look delish ! PS now I am starving,lol
184 days ago
melsumn1 says:
Thank you...I will be trying a couple of these. There is always turkey left over....
184 days ago
alyssacritt says:
I am a sucker for store-bought pie crust, I always appreciate it for dessert so I can make something more time-consuming for dinner :P This looks like a great recipe, I'm always game for things that use Thanksgiving leftovers! My biggest kitchen fail I've ever had was when I was cooking in someone else's kitchen and took their word for it that the jar they gave me was full of rice flour (super fine consistency) and used it without a second thought. When the banana "bread" came out of the oven looking like bubbly molten goo, and a volunteer tried it (I refused!), she said it was very sweet. I tasted the "rice flour" I had used, and to my complete horror, it was actually POWDERED SUGAR. She said the goo tasted great as a jam to spread on things, so I guess that was good... D:
184 days ago
DivineSilver says:
Beautiful pictures - I will definitely use your recipe!
184 days ago
nynykra says:
sounds like my kind of food,, I love different
184 days ago
BookSmithStudio says:
I can't wait for leftovers this year -- these look absolutely delicious! Thanks, Kimberly!
184 days ago
thisthatotherthings says:
This is so doable. I love the sounds of it. Thanks for sharing.
184 days ago
littlebirdblooms says:
Pastry can be a mystery - a jaw shattering mystery! My mother gave me a recipe that you can use for sweet or savoury. I have never had a failure. I'm happy to share . Champagne Pastry (recipe) 1 tablespoon butter/margarine/substitute 1 tablespoon sugar (omit for savoury recipes) 1 egg 1 cup self raising flour That's it. .........Mix it all together roll it out between 2 sheets of plastic wrap, press into case and cook. Don't blind bake. Hope you all have the success I have - and continue to have.
184 days ago
joytoyou41 says:
That is sweet and thoughtful of you to shear with all of us.!!! Can't wait try all of it and we love sprouts. Take care Joy xo
184 days ago
gypsybells says:
I can't wait to cram all my left overs into these little beauties! What a great idea! I will let you know how they turn out...I want some with ham and macaroni, some with Turkey, mashed potatoes and peas and maybe even some with yams and marsh mellows!
184 days ago
lighthouse50 says:
I have made the turkey pot pies from leftovers, and they are delisious. Loved your story allprettiiescountry...my grandmother told me they would throw some of the pig fat in the fire and have a treat with fried skins..also blew the bladder of the pig up and the kids would play with it...thus football!
184 days ago
vonderschonenrapunze says:
all of the comments here are making me drool even more after reading the recipes. i also need to try the honey roasted pears with my turkey hand pies...slurp!! since i'm cooking for just myself this holiday season i will have lots of leftovers to play with!!!
184 days ago
Tasha808 says:
I love this!!! This recipe looks wonderful, very creative! Using the leftover turkey and cooking unique and delicious meals is one of my favorite parts of this tasty holiday! I have used leftover turkey and shredded it to tamales, they were amazing! Homemade mac and cheese is another great one, I use shredded turkey and bacon with a little stuffing, garlic and parmesan sprinkled on top. The stuffing, garlic and parmesan create a beautiful crisp crust. Happy Thanksgiving everyone, enjoy!
184 days ago
derrecklim says:
Looks delicious yum yum maybe i should try make this and let my friend try it out =)
184 days ago
firelein06 says:
The best pie crust I ever made was my first one. Don't know how I succeeded, but all the rest have been failures!! I just buy the storebought ones nowadays!! Anywho, great idea. I'm looking even more forward to those Thanksgiving leftovers!
184 days ago
cantome says:
i will try this today...
183 days ago
ToosDetectiveAgency says:
In the Upper Midwest, these hand pies are known as pasties. I love to eat them, but never think to make them. Your blog has me looking forward to leftovers! I'm very excited about this Thanksgiving! I'm working, so it will just be me and the boyf, but it our first Thanksgiving together and he has agreed to eat Tofurky with me.
183 days ago
GirlieGirlbySLS says:
Actually your crust looked pretty good. And it's the taste that counts. Repetition is what makes pie crust beautiful. Consider this, you could use puff pastry sheets instead of regular crust. They come in a variety of sizes and I think puff pastry is easier to use than pie crust and it puffs and browns up nice and golden.
183 days ago
suzysharpe says:
Fantastic... I must make some. I love the term hand pie! in Cornwall we would call them Pasties but then they have to have a very specific filing to be a Cornish Pastie...not that I am Cornish...next time I will call them handpies :)
183 days ago
LindasSewFashionable says:
This is awesome! As my kids were growing up, we always did a Christmas Craft on Thanksgiving Day. Now that they are all grown, and coming home, I'm going to have a "Hand Pie Bar" with everyone's favorites to make their own pocket of flavor to bake together!! Thanks so much and Happy Holidays! Linda
183 days ago
themagnificentmagnet says:
How fun! I get to list my crafts for sale on Etsy and pick up a fabulous recipe at the same time! Looks delish and can't wait to try it! Thanks!
183 days ago
thenakedbird says:
I am letting some dough and turkey defrost right now! I'm so excited, I might just add some dried cranberries and goat cheese to make it creamy too! too much cheese? you can never have too much cheese.
183 days ago
NoaSharonDesigns says:
Ay, Ay, Ay! looks so tasty!
182 days ago
TheStampAct says:
Holy smokes! Looks fantastic! :) Thanks for sharing... yummmy...
182 days ago
AlternativeJournals says:
I made this yesterday. the stuffing mix is great (obviously) but I forgot how much I hate dealing with dough. Phyllo dough has a prefferable texture and taste for me, and is easier since it's like laying out sheets of paper instead. I make a lot of spanakopitas so i cant see why this won't turn out delicious as well.
182 days ago
continentaldrift says:
About the dough/crust: By all means, try whichever dough you'd like! Pizza dough worked well for me, and I prefer it because there's not a stick of butter tucked in there. Hand pies, pasties, empanadas, calzones, turnovers - wrapping bread around a delicious meat/veggie filling is pretty darn universal. Hope y'all enjoy.
182 days ago
larissale says:
This didn't sound so appealing but I'm sold after seeing the photos. So much so that I added the recipe to my round up of best Thanksgiving Leftover recipes from around the web. Healthy and Delicious Holiday Leftovers http://www.skinnyscoop.com/list/larissa/healthy-and-delicious-holiday-leftovers
182 days ago
mjaakson says:
Thanks for sharing these amazing and original recipes. I will bring some to our Christmas family gathering this year. One of my "worst" snafus in the kitchen: inviting two couples over to share stuffed partridge. My husband had gone hunting and brought home a partridge which I roasted accompanied by brussel sprouts and red cabbage etc. I presented the mini bird and as I cut one of the drumsticks, the shot bounced of the plate and sounded ♪ ding-ding-ding. What an embarrassment!
182 days ago
LYNDABROWN says:
I HAVE ALWAYS HAD TROUBLE WITH PIE CRUST. I LEARNED TO JUST GIVE UP AND MAKE SURE IT TASTED GOOD AND ALSO TO CHILL IN REFRIG BEFORE ROLLING OUT. NOW EVERYONE RAVES OVER MY FLAKY CRUST. LOL KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK
182 days ago
Happiknits says:
Looks delish! I will be trying out those mini pies YUM!
181 days ago
CozzeCouture says:
I'm always looking for different recipes. These are very non-traditional in our home and I can't wait to try them!
181 days ago
BunnysVintageCloset says:
These look amazing! They remind me of empanadas and Cornish pasties, two of my favorite foods!
181 days ago
PoconoPrincessJewels says:
Unique idea for leftovers!
181 days ago
antiquebeginnings says:
Kimberley, I just copied the Turkey, cheddar, apple recipe. What a great way to use up left overs and even freeze them. Thank you so much for sharing and I hope that you have a wonderful Thanksgiving on the west coast! Becky
180 days ago
CollierLewisJewelry says:
always looking for new ideas for that left over turkey.. this one is awesome, thanks!!
180 days ago
2vcreative says:
yummmm, comfort food!!!
180 days ago
piratefancy says:
I'm about to go try this with our leftovers right now! ^_^
178 days ago
msfennell says:
Just tried this recipe, and it's delicious! Soft (but slightly crispy) crust on the outside and delightful flavors inside. Perfect for the day after Thanksgiving!
178 days ago
erikabotello says:
This looks so good! I will definitely try it!
177 days ago
zblom says:
I made the little hand pies, they were awesome. Not difficult, but I made a HUGE mess doing it (mainly b/c I made the dough too). Wife loved them.
169 days ago
nikacollection says:
it looks delicious!
169 days ago
ShopTinyTreasures says:
Amazing!! YUM!
158 days ago
lappalette says:
I absolutely LOVE these little bite sized meals! Going to try it this holiday season! Thanks!
152 days ago
dwrescue says:
What lovely looking recipes, yummy
137 days ago
bazketmakr says:
these look fabulous! And, i'm with you on the pie crust. I use the rolled up kind...and admit to it; people are always complementing me on it, and i just tell them what it is, continue holding my head high...
130 days ago
Hatlady4u says:
I will be trying these in my new mini pie electric baker (toy?!). They sound delish and I have no problem using refrigerated pie dough! Best part? In ten minutes I'll have 4 mini pies! Thanks for sharing.
130 days ago
madelinefeliciano says:
It looks delicious.
130 days ago
sarukigi says:
I am making this mini pies for my pregnant friend tomorrow, who might eat A LOT! Thank you so much for the recipe!!
116 days ago