Crunchy Pumpkin Pie

FOR CRUST
1 C quick cooking oats
1/4 C whole wheat flour
1/4 C ground almonds
2 Tbsp brown sugar
1/4 tsp salt
3 Tbsp vegetable oil
1 Tbsp water

Shepherd’s Pie

Leftover chicken and vegetables make this classic dish quick and easy to prepare

For potatoes:
1 lb Russet potatoes (or other white baking potatoes), rinsed, peeled, and cubed into ½-inch to ¾-inch
pieces
¼ C low-fat plain yogurt (or low-fat sour cream)
1 C fat-free milk, hot
¼ tsp salt
¼ tsp ground black pepper
1 Tbsp fresh chives, rinsed, dried, and chopped (or 1 tsp dried)

Apple, Brown Sugar, & Ham Pie

2 pounds cooked ham, in pieces
45 apples, peeled and sliced
1 cup brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/2 cup butter
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1/4 cup apple cider
1 large egg
1/2 cup milk
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
3/4 cup flour
1 cup sugar

Eggs, Hash Browns, & Bacon Pie

6 slices of bacon, fry until crisp, crumble, set aside.
2 1/2 cups frozen hash brown potatoes, defrosted
1/2 cup onion, chopped fine
1/4 cup green pepper, chopped fine
8 large eggs, lightly beaten
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon thyme
1/4 cup milk
1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded

Eggs, Ham, & Hash Brown Pie

3 cups hash brown potatoes, frozen, shredded, thawed
5 tablespoons olive oil
1 cup ham, chopped cooked
1 cup sharp cheese, packed, shredded
1/2 cup red onion, chopped
1/2 cup green (bell) peppers, chopped
1/4 cup pimento, diced, drained

Mix together:
3 eggs
1/2 cup milk
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Two Layer Pumpkin Pie

1 pie crust, baked
2 cups prepared pumpkin
1 cup cold skim milk
2 pkg. Instant Vanilla Pudding mix, sugar free
1 tsp. allspice
1 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 tsp. ground cloves

8 oz. low−fat cream cheese, softened
1 tbs. sugar
1 tbs. milk
8 oz. cool whip, Lite

Apple Pie

Crust:
1/3 cup rolled oats
6 graham crackers
2 tablespoons chopped walnuts
1 egg white
Buttered flavored vegetable cooking spray

Filling:
2 cups apple cider
1/2 cup sugar
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 1/4 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
5−6 large Granny Smith apples, about 2 1/2 pounds
3 tablespoons cornstarch

Leek Pie

Ingredients:

• 2 pounds leek - chopped & well rinsed
• 1 beaten egg
• 1 paprika (bell pepper), chopped
• ½ pound (250 gr) boiled ham, chopped
• ½ pound (250 gr) grated cheese, e.g., Gruyère
• ¼ pound (125 gr) mushrooms
• puff pastry sheets
• ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
• salt & pepper

Instructions:

Mushroom Pie

Ingredients:

• dough rolled out for top & bottom pie crust, refrigerated for 1 hour
• 2 pounds (900 gr) mushrooms
• 3 tablespoons butter
• 1 cup (¼ liter) sliced onions
• salt
• pepper
• ½ teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• ¼ cup (4 tablespoons, 60 ml) sherry
• 1 pound (450 gr) "swiss cheese" (Gruyere or Emmenthaler)
• 1 beaten egg white

Instructions:

Tamale Pie

Makes 9 1-cup servings

Simple chili beans topped with polenta make a delicious golden-crusted pie.

5 1/2 cups water, divided
1 cup polenta
1 teaspoon salt
1 large yellow onion, chopped
3 large garlic cloves, minced
1 red or green bell pepper, seeded and diced
1 12-ounce package vegetarian ground beef substitute
1 tablespoon chili powder
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 28-ounce can crushed tomatoes
1 15-ounce can vegetarian chili beans, undrained