Red Pepper, Crab & Corn Pies


Makes 8 pie pockets

Ingredients

2 roasted red peppers, deseeded and chopped
1 cup lump crab meat
1 cup fresh corn kernels
1 tablespoon fresh chives, chopped fine
1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped fine
Savory Herb Curd (recipe follows)
Savory Pie Dough
1 egg beaten
Coarse Salt

Directions

Pre-heat oven to 375 ° F .Roll out the pie dough and cut into 8 circles about 8 inches in diameter. Place a few spoonfuls of the herbal curd down in the center, next place a few spoonfuls of roasted peppers, crab meat and corn, sprinkle with the fresh herbs and fold then empanada style by rolling form one side to the other. Brush with the beaten egg and place in the oven and bake for 20 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from oven and sprinkle with coarse salt.

Savory Herbal Curd
Makes 2 cups

Ingredients

1 teaspoon lemon zest
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 tablespoon corn starch
¼ cup grated cheese, parmesan or cheese of choice
¼ cup fresh herbs of choice, chopped fine
4 large eggs, beaten
Pinch of salt
Pinch of cayenne pepper

Directions

Whisk together all ingredients in a medium sauce pan and bring to a medium low heat, whisking slowly until mixture is thick. Allow to cool and refrigerate.