Coming back!

Yes I did miss my blog, the research, the writing, but mostly the friendly rapport with all my friends that I followed. I also missed the comments from my viewers. 

Sometimes Life comes around to shake us up and we need to retreat; that  is what I did. Now I feel I am coming back to my real world.

I feel like a kid starting school; I am nervous and wondering if this is the right thing to do.  I find I need beauty in my life right now and I can’t think of any other place than right here; reconnecting with my friends in Blogland.

Great weekend; Jean was in a Chef Showdown, a fundraiser for our Eat Local,

Here is a great recipe I  want to share with you. I made mine with a can of frozen lobster from Costco. This fantastic recipe is for 2, but can easily be doubled, tripled to serve to your friends and family.

Lobster Newburg Pot Pie

• 2 lobster tails, cooked
• 10 large shrimp, cut in half
• 2 cups potatoes, cubed
• 1/2 cup carrots, cubed
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1 teaspoon minced garlic
• 1 onions, chopped
• 3 tablespoons flour
• 2 tablespoons dry sherry
• 1/2 cup chicken broth
• 1/4 cup heavy cream
• 1/4 cup frozen green peas (optional)
• 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon chopped fresh chives
• 1 teaspoon chopped fresh tarragon
• 1/2 teaspoon Old Bay Seasoning
• salt and pepper
• 10 slices frozen phyllo dough, thawed
• 1 teaspoon melted butter

Directions

1. Cut up lobster meat.
2. Cook potatoes and carrots in a bit of water in the microwave.
3. Drain and save the water.
4. In a saucepan melt butter; sweat onions and garlic; add shrimps.
5. Whisk in flour and cook 4 minutes.
6. Deglaze pan with sherry and whisk in reserve vegetable broth and chicken broth.
7. Stir in peas and cream.
8. Remove from heat and add lobster, lemon juice, cooked vegetables, chives, tarragon, Old Bay.
9. Add salt and pepper to taste.
10. Transfer filling to a dish and top with Phyllo dough one slice at a time; brush on melted butter.
11. Place pot pie on cookie sheet and bake at 375 for 30 minutes.
12. Before baking you can refrigerate it and bake it later.

Print Lobster Pot Pie here

Sage’s Tips

Allow Phyllo dough to thaw in refrigerator overnight. Bring to room temperature before using. Phyllo may be rolled and refrozen till next time you need it.

Finding my way back to my favourite blogs. Hope you find your way back to Sage Cuisine.     

Rita