Chicken Pot Pie

I have received many good recipes from seniors over the years; and this one becomes a quick favorite of anyone who tries it.

3 cups chicken broth

3 cups cooked chicken

1 large onion, chopped

1 cup celery, chopped

1 cup carrots, chopped

1 cup potatoes, chopped

1 cup frozen peas

1/2 cup butter

1/2 cup flour

1 tsp salt

2-3 dashes pepper

single pie crust

Saute onion and celery in butter until soft; about 2-3 minutes. Stir in flour and then heated broth.  Stir until smooth.  Add remaining vegetables, chicken, salt and pepper.  Transfer to large casserole dish.  Cover with pastry.  Bake at 375 for 45 minutes.

Note:  If you need a good pastry recipe, refer back to April 26th posting.

Banana Chocolate Chip Muffins

1-1/4 cups mashed overripe bananas (3 or 4)

1/4 cup vegetable oil

1/4 cup sugar

1 egg

1 tsp vanilla

1-1/2 cups flour

1 tsp baking powder

1 tsp baking soda

1/2 tsp salt

1 cup chocolate chips

Mash banana in large mixing bowl with a fork; then beat with electric mixer.  Add vegetable oil and sugar; then beat well.  Beat in egg and vanilla. 

Mix flour, baking powder, soda, and salt in a small bowl with a wire whisk.  Add to first mixture,  just stirring enough to moisten.  Gently fold in chocolate chips.  Put into paper lined muffin cups.  Sprinkle with a little bit of sugar.  Bake at 350 for 15-20 minutes.  Makes about 10 muffins.