~Pie Crust~

This is a Super Easy Pie Crust Recipe from the Pillsbury Bake off that I converted.

INGREDIENTS

• 2 cups Whole Wheat Pastry Flour
• 1/2 cup Succant.
• 1 tsp. salt
• 2/3 cup Earth Balance Buttery Spread. or Shortening.
• 5-6 tablespoons ice cold water

Whisk or sift together flour and salt until well mixed. Rub shortening into flour with fingertips or cut in using two knives or a pastry blender until mixture has lumps the size of small peas.

Fill a small glass with ice and water. Using a tablespoon measure, spoon out 1 tablespoon of ice water at a time, stirring quickly into the flour mixture, using only enough water (5 or 6 tablespoons) for the pastry to come together (mixture will be crumbly).

Divide into two portions, with the larger half being for the bottom of the pie crust. Shape each portion into a 1/2" thick disk shape. Smooth the edges. Wrap in plastic wrap and rest for 20 minutes.

Roll out on a lightly floured work surface to a size 1 1/2 inches larger than the pie pan. Fit into pan loosely.

Bake according to directions given in the pie recipe being used.

I've Used this Pie Crust Successfully with the Very Berry Pie Recipe Here: http://dejavootriedandtrue.blogspot.com/2010/06/verry-berry-pie.html

And the Pumpkin Pie Recipe Here: http://dejavootriedandtrue.blogspot.com/2008/01/pumpkin-pie.html

Gang-Garee-Gai (Yellow Curry with Chicken)

mmmm...... the Smell of Thai Food Cooking in the Kitchen!! So Fabulous!! I LOVE Curry and one of my Fave curry dishes is Gang-Garee-Gai (Yellow Curry with Chicken). The first time I had it I was Pregnant with Roxie and After going to my Midwife appt. I decided to try out a new place for Lunch. Thai Basil in Downtown sac. I ordered and Fell in LOVE and went back and ordered the same thing after every midwife appt. for the rest of my pregnancy!! Now it's been 19 or so months since i have been to Thai Basil to have my beloved Gang-Garee-Gai so i decided to try to make it at home!! after all it is just Chicken, potatoes, onions and carrots simmered in mild yellow curry and coconut milk. Served over Rice!! YUM!Plus an Added Bonus!! I didn't alter this recipe!!! the Real Recipe uses Coconut Milk!! YEAH!! So that is what I have simmering in the pot as type!!
INGREDIENTS
approx 4-6 cups water in a medium stock pot. (I actually prefer 2 cartons of Chicken Broth)
2-3 skin on, bone in chicken legs w/thighs.
1/4 of a large red onion.
4 chopped red potatoes.
a couple handfuls of chopped baby carrots.
approx 3-5 TBSP. Yellow Curry Powder (amount totally depends on the quality of your curry)
1 can of coconut milk. (maybe a little less)
salt to taste

*optional* a quick Drizzle of Honey really brings out the curry flavor
bring all Ingredients except coconut milk to a boil and simmer till chicken and veggies are cooked through. Add the coconut milk shortly before serving!
 
*optional* Serve over Brown Rice and Enjoy!! Deliciousness!!