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Watkinsj: /* Directions */

2026-03-05T18:21:18Z

Directions

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	## Add Meat and Gravy: Stir the cooked meat into the vegetables, pour in the gravy, and return to the microwave for 2 minutes at 1000W just to get the gravy boiling.		## Add Meat and Gravy: Stir the cooked meat into the vegetables, pour in the gravy, and return to the microwave for 2 minutes at 1000W just to get the gravy boiling.
	# Cook the pastry:		# Cook the pastry:
	## Assemble and Crisp: Transfer the hot filling to your pie dish, top with pastry, and use the Combination Mode (Fan 180°C + Microwave 300W/simmer) for 13 minutes to brown the pastry.		## Assemble and Crisp: Transfer the hot filling to your pie dish, top with pastry, and use the Combination Mode (Fan 180°C + Microwave 300W/simmer) for 13 minutes to brown the pastry. Shelf position two works really well for this.
	# Stand for 2 minutes. It would be fine to leave things in the microwave.		# Stand for 2 minutes. It would be fine to leave things in the microwave.

Watkinsj at 19:43, 2 March 2026

2026-03-02T19:43:00Z

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	= Meat pie =		= Meat pie =
	Based on [[Meat pie]], this has been tuned to be a bit quicker and should produce less washing up! A big thanks to Gemini for this one~~. Not tried yet~~.		Based on [[Meat pie]], this has been tuned to be a bit quicker and should produce less washing up! A big thanks to Gemini for this one.

	== Ingredients for 2 ==		== Ingredients for 2 ==

Watkinsj at 19:39, 2 March 2026

2026-03-02T19:39:35Z

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	== Directions ==		== Directions ==
	# Microwave Vegetables:		# Microwave Vegetables:
	## Place the diced potatoes, onions, and carrots in a microwave-safe dish with ~~1–2~~ tablespoons of water.		## Place the diced potatoes, onions, and carrots in a microwave-safe dish with 2 tablespoons of water.
	## Cover and microwave at 1000W for ~~4–6~~ minutes until they are tender.		## Cover and microwave at 1000W for 4 minutes until they are tender.
	# Add the rest of the filling:		# Add the rest of the filling:
	## Add Meat and Gravy: Stir the cooked meat into the vegetables, pour in the gravy, and return to the microwave for 2 minutes ~~on high~~ just to get the gravy boiling.		## Add Meat and Gravy: Stir the cooked meat into the vegetables, pour in the gravy, and return to the microwave for 2 minutes at 1000W just to get the gravy boiling.
	# Cook the pastry:		# Cook the pastry:
	## Assemble and Crisp: Transfer the hot filling to your pie dish, top with pastry, and use the Combination Mode (Fan 180°C + Microwave 300W) for ~~10–15~~ minutes to brown the pastry.		## Assemble and Crisp: Transfer the hot filling to your pie dish, top with pastry, and use the Combination Mode (Fan 180°C + Microwave 300W/simmer) for 13 minutes to brown the pastry.
			# Stand for 2 minutes. It would be fine to leave things in the microwave.

	NB If making your own pastry, you are looking to achieve a depth of 5mm or so.		NB If making your own pastry, you are looking to achieve a depth of 5mm or so.

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Watkinsj: /* Directions */

2026-03-02T12:37:33Z

Directions

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	## Add Meat and Gravy: Stir the cooked meat into the vegetables, pour in the gravy, and return to the microwave for 2 minutes on high just to get the gravy boiling.		## Add Meat and Gravy: Stir the cooked meat into the vegetables, pour in the gravy, and return to the microwave for 2 minutes on high just to get the gravy boiling.
	# Cook the pastry:		# Cook the pastry:
	## Assemble and Crisp: Transfer the hot filling to your pie dish, top with pastry, and use the Combination Mode (~~Convection 200°C~~ + Microwave 300W) for 10–15 minutes to brown the pastry.		## Assemble and Crisp: Transfer the hot filling to your pie dish, top with pastry, and use the Combination Mode (Fan 180°C + Microwave 300W) for 10–15 minutes to brown the pastry.

	NB If making your own pastry, you are looking to achieve a depth of 5mm or so.		NB If making your own pastry, you are looking to achieve a depth of 5mm or so.

	[[Recipes \| Other recipes]] \| [[Recipes#Roasts. \| Roast recipes]]		[[Recipes \| Other recipes]] \| [[Recipes#Roasts. \| Roast recipes]]

Watkinsj: /* Ingredients for 2 */

2026-03-02T12:32:07Z

Ingredients for 2

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	* A medium sized carrot, diced.		* A medium sized carrot, diced.
	* A glove of garlic, diced.		* A glove of garlic, diced.
	* 250ml appropriate gravy - chicken for white meat and beef for dark meat.		* 250ml appropriate gravy - chicken for white meat and beef for dark meat.<br/>I use just 5ml of gravy powder. Or a home made stock.
	* Taste contrast (sweetcorn for chicken, bay leaf for beef - what do you like?).		* Taste contrast (sweetcorn for chicken, bay leaf for beef - what do you like?).
	* A big portion of meat for one person eating a roast.		* A big portion of meat for one person eating a roast.

Watkinsj: /* Directions */

2026-02-28T07:24:16Z

Directions

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	== Directions ==		== Directions ==
	~~===~~ Microwave Vegetables ~~===~~		# Microwave Vegetables:
	# Place the diced potatoes, onions, and carrots in a microwave-safe dish with 1–2 tablespoons of water.		## Place the diced potatoes, onions, and carrots in a microwave-safe dish with 1–2 tablespoons of water.
	# Cover and microwave at 1000W for 4–6 minutes until they are tender.		## Cover and microwave at 1000W for 4–6 minutes until they are tender.
	~~===~~ Add the rest of the filling ~~===~~		# Add the rest of the filling:
	# Add Meat and Gravy: Stir the cooked meat into the vegetables, pour in the gravy, and return to the microwave for 2 minutes on high just to get the gravy boiling.		## Add Meat and Gravy: Stir the cooked meat into the vegetables, pour in the gravy, and return to the microwave for 2 minutes on high just to get the gravy boiling.
	~~===~~ Cook the pastry ~~===~~		# Cook the pastry:
	# Assemble and Crisp: Transfer the hot filling to your pie dish, top with pastry, and use the Combination Mode (Convection 200°C + Microwave 300W) for 10–15 minutes to brown the pastry.		## Assemble and Crisp: Transfer the hot filling to your pie dish, top with pastry, and use the Combination Mode (Convection 200°C + Microwave 300W) for 10–15 minutes to brown the pastry.

	NB If making your own pastry, you are looking to achieve a depth of 5mm or so.		NB If making your own pastry, you are looking to achieve a depth of 5mm or so.

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2026-02-28T07:23:05Z

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= Meat pie =
Based on [[Meat pie]], this has been tuned to be a bit quicker and should produce less washing up! A big thanks to Gemini for this one. Not tried yet.

== Ingredients for 2 ==
* A medium sized potato, diced.
* An onion, diced.
* A medium sized carrot, diced.
* A glove of garlic, diced.
* 250ml appropriate gravy - chicken for white meat and beef for dark meat.
* Taste contrast (sweetcorn for chicken, bay leaf for beef - what do you like?).
* A big portion of meat for one person eating a roast.
* Half a pre-rolled puff pastry sheet. **

== Directions ==
=== Microwave Vegetables ===
# Place the diced potatoes, onions, and carrots in a microwave-safe dish with 1–2 tablespoons of water.
# Cover and microwave at 1000W for 4–6 minutes until they are tender.
=== Add the rest of the filling ===
# Add Meat and Gravy: Stir the cooked meat into the vegetables, pour in the gravy, and return to the microwave for 2 minutes on high just to get the gravy boiling.
=== Cook the pastry ===
# Assemble and Crisp: Transfer the hot filling to your pie dish, top with pastry, and use the Combination Mode (Convection 200°C + Microwave 300W) for 10–15 minutes to brown the pastry.

NB If making your own pastry, you are looking to achieve a depth of 5mm or so.

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