Tourtiere


INGREDIENTS

1 lb. ground pork
1/2 lb. ground beef
1 med. onion, finely chopped
1/2 c. water
3/4 tsp. salt
2 tsp. fresh thyme
1 tsp. fresh sage, minced
3 tsp. fresh parsley, minced
1/4 tsp. pepper
1 small jalapeno, diced for some extra heat (optional)

PREPARATION

Cook all ingredients together except pie crust, stirring constantly until meat is light brown in appearance, but still moist, about 4-5 minutes.
Prepare favorite pie crust.

Pour mixture into pastry lined pie plate, cover with top crust that has slits in it. Seal and press firmly around edges with a fork. Bake at 400° for 35 to 40 minutes until crust is golden brown. Let stand 10 to 15 minutes before cutting.
For a deliciously light dessert, whip up fresh heavy cream sweetened with organic Quebec maple syrup (3 tablespoons per pint of cream). Serve with fresh strawberries, blueberries, and apricots tossed with a few fresh mint leaves.