You can use any pastry scraps to decorate the top. Leftover lamb & potato pie. At first I was thinking it might go well over rice, but after considering it more, I think it would be too one-note texturally. 9. Just pulse the cooked meat in a food processor until chopped into small pieces, then pour into a large ovenproof dish with some leftover gravy. Spiced lamb pilaf . The best homemade pie crust is flaky, not too sweet, and golden brown on the edges. 2. It looks beautiful, tastes buttery and will showcase that farmers market fruit with pride!

This makes it easier to slice the excess pastry off from around the sides of the pie dish. Usually there isn’t anything left over, but last night after filling the pie shell, there was about 1/3 of the filling mixture left over. It isn’t enough to make a whole other pie.

Leftover lamb and potato pie. Perfect when you just want a *bite*, not a whole slice: Cut up leftover pie into small pieces and dip in melted chocolate (white, dark, milk). My husband made chicken pot pie last night, and there was leftover filling. Make a thumbprint pattern around the edge of the pie to seal the pastry. Mix well, top with mash and bake in the oven. This British staple is a classic for a reason – we reckon that leftover lamb makes the best shepherd’s pies. There’s only one element of pie-making that isn’t wonderful—that leftover dough on your cutting board.

Lift the pie up in the air.