Today I make apple & rhubarb crumble, chicken & ham pie and show you my new 'gift wrap station'
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- Опубликовано: 24 авг 2024
- I thought I would share with you how I make my apple and rhubarb crumble, my chicken and ham pie and show you the fabulous gift wrap station that Rob helped me with over the weekend. I love it! Hope you enjoy the video xx
Apple and Rhubarb Crumble
2lbs bramley apples, peeled and cubed
1lb of rhubarb cut into two inch pieces
8 oz flour
Optional.... 2 slices of toasted bread (blitzed with the flour)
4 oz cold butter
2oz granulated sugar
1 oz demerara sugar
Gently poach or microwave the apple and rhubarb until soft, I added two tablespoons of sugar before cooking, no extra liquid.
Blitz or rub in by hand the flour/toast mix with the cubed cold butter, don't overdo it, rough breadcrumbs is what you are looking for.
Add the sugar and add to the top of the cold stewed fruit.
Freeze at this point if required. Defrost to use.
Cook at approx 40 mins at 175 C until the top looks toasted and cooked.
Chicken and ham pie:
1.5 lbs cooked chicken
10 oz of cooked gammon or 6 rashers of bacon (cooked)
4 oz chopped onion or shallots (I use frozen)
2 oz butter
2 oz flour
1 and 1/4 pints of milk
1 tbsp of dijon mustard
1 stock cube
1 heaped tsp of Tarragon (optional)
Salt and pepper to taste
10 x 8" tin
Two packs of frozen pastry. I use ready rolled, one of shortcrust and one of puff pastry.
Melt the butter in a large pan, add the onion/shallots and fry gently, then add the flour slowly and bring together to form a roux by gently adding the milk, whisking rapidly all the time.
Add the dijon, stock, tarragon and salt and pepper.
I added some left over peas, you could add frozen at this point if required.
Add the chicken and gammon/bacon until combined with the sauce.
Leave to cool.
Line the tin with shortcrust on the bottom of the tin and once cooled add the chicken mix.
Top with the flaky pastry.
I froze the pie at this point but if eating immediately, brush the top with beaten egg and bake in a hot oven for approx 40 mins until golden brown.
If cooking from frozen, leave to defrost completely and then follow instructions above.
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Next, I share with you the little gift wrap station that Rob made for me. It's the small things that make me happy.
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Helen that pie and the crumble looked delish I always thought ham and chicken pies were difficult to make so maybe I will try now. Don’t stress about the filming does it matter NO that’s why we enjoy the vlogs they are different like others have said before we never know what’s coming and it’s like watching a friend thank you 🙂
Totally agree…she would make a very special friend 🏴
Ah, thank you both, that's very kind xx
Lots on your mind, Helen. I am just so pleased you do these videos. X
Thanks so much 😊 xx
I love your cooking videos Helen so good please do more xxx
Okey dokey xx
Both pie and crumble looked amazing. Love them both. Had a bit of Deja vu when you got the spatula out of the drawer, I thought I had pressed the rewind button, but no, we got bonus double footage 🙂Great idea with your wrapping station.
Thank you xx
I love Easter too because it is the start of some nice weather, here in Canada we can get pretty cold but it was cool and rainy this Easter. I was lucky to be able to see all 4 grandchildren which is the best part for me and spoiling them with food and presents. I have been enjoying your videos seeing how a woman my age lives in England and what she wears. I too am the same age turning 67 this June 27th. When are you turning 67 i believe it is also this year. Anyway much greetings from across the pond not too far from Toronto, Canada.
Thank you. My birthday is in May xx
Yum vlog.Lovely idea to have a nice tidy gift wrapping station.What date in may is your birthday? You are a spring chick being in your 60s I will be 76 in may month.Its quite giggly being older as can't believe I am old.🌞😄🎉
Haha, my mum at 92 says that same thing. My birthday is 23rd. xx
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Thank you so much for sharing your life. Pie looks delicious as does the crumble. I share your pleasure in the gift wrapping station. Everything there all in one place and you can pick whatever takes your fancy. Can't wait to see all the Christmas themed wrappings etc when the times comes. Oh the joy! x
Thank you very much xx
Wow…..I love your gift station and the pie and crumble look delicious! Xx
Thank you xx
Oh Helen 2 of my favourites.
Look delicious. 😊❤
Love the gift wrapping station 🎁
Thank you for sharing 😊❤
You’re welcome 😊 xx
Ah dijon mustard is one of my star ingredients! Add it to a slow cooker stew or pot roast, delish! I couldn't be without it (or Worcester Sauce). Going to have a go at the pie. 😋
Thank you xx
Gosh Helen. You knowledge is endless and you just keep giving. Toast in my crumble is definitely something I will try and ,for someone who is nervous about making a pie, you have given me confidence to have a go. I do make a great macaroni cheese with mustard so it is not so dissimilar What a sign of real love making your gift wrapping station. Looks amazing. Rob really knows how to make you happy Thank you so much Helen.
My pleasure, thank you xx
Helllooo Helen, never heard of adding the toast before......interesting!! I'll have to try it!♥️
It does work xx
I particularly enjoy an "at home". Anything instructional, home hacks or cooking related!
Jolly good xx
Don't worry about the mix up with the previous vlogs we all make mistakes. Thank you for all you do. You are always a pleasure to watch. X
Thank you so much! xx
Hi Helen another great vlog ,you just make all the cooking /baking so easy ..I love your wrapping station your lucky to have a husband that handy !,the joke in this house is when I get a man to do a job my husband say go go now or she’ll have you here for a month a man with a drill .thank you for that n don’t be worrying about the mixup with last weeks video I just love everything you do .take care xxxx
Thank you very much xx
Hi Helen, really enjoyed watching you bake chicken & ham pie and rhubarb & apple crumble one of my favourites. Loved your wrapping station what a good idea. Look forward to the next vlog. Xxxx
Thank you xx
Hi Helen. Chicken pie looks really appetising. Love the toast hack for your rhubarb crumble. X
Thank you xx
Oh my , can I come for tea please 😂 ?
Rob did a great job on the gift wrap station ❤
Thank you for another great video Helen 💋
😊 thank you xx
Evening Helen. I’d never have thought of adding toast to crumble. Thank you for telling us the measurements as some demo’s just say the ingredients .The whole video is right up my street I just love to watch cooking . I pick up lots of ways to do things I would not have known .thank you ❤
Glad it was helpful! xx
That was so relaxing to watch, the only downside is that despite the fact I've already had my tea, I'm lusting after that crumble 😋. Thanks so much for sharing 👍.
My pleasure xx
oh I did enjoy this vlog, I always enjoy the baking ones, good to know I'm not the only one with patchwork pastry, I will try the toast crumbs next time I do a crumble, we had chicken and ham pie yesterday but I cheated and used M & S tinned chicken in white sauce, but it was delicious, Loved your wrapping station, what a good idea keeping stuff in pristine condition, I sometimes have to iron my wrapping paper it gets so creased x
Thank you xx
Another lovely video! Great recipes! Thanks Helen!
My pleasure xx
Hi Helen, so enjoy your cooking videos, bet that pie is going to be delicious! X..how lovely to have a gift wrapping station, Rob is clever! Xx
He is.
Thank you xx
I'm no baker Helen, not even much of a cook but I do like watching other people working. ☺ Thoroughly enjoyed this video. Really like your gift wrapping area. So organised. You could hire Rob out, he made a lovely job of that! 😅
Haha, I could.
Thank you xx
Thank you for sharing Helen, i like joining you for a good old cooking session 😊. Great tip adding chicken stock from a tube, my sauce always lacks something to boost the flavour 👍. You read my mind regarding rhubarb crumble, served with Devon clotted cream❤.yummy xx 🏴
Delicious xx
Your gift wrapping station is such a clever idea, everything neatly sorted and ready for use. Your pie and crumble look yummy! I have rhubarb growing in my garden and that should be ready soon. Crumble is my favourite easy go-to dessert, and I think the toast crumbs would stop the topping getting stodgy. Great idea!
That's exactly right xx
The pie and crumble look delicious Helen! I’m still excited that my homemade chicken balmorals were so good at Easter weekend lol 🐔🐔🐣🐣. The gift wrap area is fantastic, well done to you and Robb. Have a great weekend when it gets here ❤ xx
Thank you xx
Hi Helen, love the look of both recipes, great tip about the toast, who would have thought!! Great idea for the gift wrapping station. Mine is in various parts of our house so this is a fab idea. Thanks for sharing Helen, take care xx
Haha, the toast was a happy accident, but it does work.
My pleasure xx
Ah that was lovely Helen the crumble and pie looked fit for a king ❤ thank you for sharing …..what a lovely idea with the wrapping station I’m going to show my daughter. Enjoy the rest of your week 🥰
Thanks so much 😊 xx
😂😂 you do make me smile with some of the things you say, so funny and a real joy. I am not sure my waistline can take some of your great recipe ideas. But cooking from scratch is so much better than buying processed foods. Have a fab weekend 😊
Thank you very much xx
Thanks Helen, not sure why, but seeing you cook I find very relaxing😁 probably cos it's not me cooking🙂🤭 x
Glad you enjoyed it xx
I love ❤rhubarb crumble and I love apple crumble. I’ve never tried them together. Will give it a go. Ham and chicken pie sounds lovely 🥰 too. Thanks for sharing as always xxxxx
My pleasure xx
No not a chef but a good home cooked delicious meals like myself Helen . I love cooking and I do my best ❤
Me too 🏴
Thank you xx
Hi Helen, you are so talented….enjoy you demonstrating your cooking skills and your gift wrapping station is wonderful🏴xx
Thank you xx
Your crumble looked so yummy Helen, love Rhubarb 👍.Cool gift wrapping area, giving me ideas cheers xx🫶🏻.
You’re welcome 😊 xx
A lovely vlog Helen the crumble and the pie looks delicious ❤️
Thank you 😋 xx
Hi Helen , that chicken & ham pie looks delicious, as does the crumble . My family love crumbles , so I will try the toast topping . 👍.
What a great idea for the wrapping paper & bows & ribbons . I love things tidy . Great video . 😘
Hope you enjoy xx
Easter is just a mini Christmas here in the US!!! Presents - only not as many! Rhubarb is so expensive here in the US - we love it, and my husband's favorite pie is rhubarb (nothing else - just rhubarb). Impossible to find a plain rhubarb pie here - always with strawberry and all the taste of the rhubarb is swamped! For me to buy enough rhubarb to make a pie, it will cost about $15 for the fruit!! I live in a condo, otherwise I would plant a bush, just like we had in the UK!.
Oh goodness, Rhubarb always used to be a cheap option. Worth it though! xx
Yum yum good hearty food it’s the best…….. thanks for sharing Helen you make it look home made and like me do not mess about. I think that’s comes from being in a big family I have 3 sisters so 6 of us. We never had processed food and only home grown veg so that is how we carried on with our families. I Love the work station so practical and easy to use so that half the battle solved. You are so well organised and that inspires me to do like wise. 🥰
Thank you very much xx
Impressive craft station. Love it.
Thank you xx
Hello, Dearest Helen
Just three words, wonderful, wonderful, wonderful
Toodles😊😊
Thank you xx
Great cook just like your lovely mum thanks for sharing 👍
My pleasure xx
Thanks Helen, this was remembrance day for me. As my children live far away i never Cook so much food nowadays. Just the hubby and me. As always a nice vlog, hugs ❤❤
My pleasure xx
Hello Helen. Both pies look delicious before cooking they must be fantastic when cooked..love your gift wrapping station great idea.
Thank you very much xx
Love crumble so much.Always have to make the crumble topping the star of the show for my family,probably ratio would be twice the depth of crumble to fruit.Yum😊
Yum indeed xx
You always give me inspiration . Thank you. Would you kindly give us tour around your kitchen please
Will do soon XX
Enjoyed that Helen, I'll definitely try the crumble crumbs as its my favourite pud. Really like the gift wrap organiser, handy having Rob so capable.
He is useful that's for sure xx
Love the gift wrap station and the pie and crumble looked delicious. X
Thank you 😋 xx
Dont apologise. You are doing a fabulous job x
Ah, thank you xx
Loved this video Helen thank you for entertaining us all and spending time to do these videos it is appreciated - Tracy x
My pleasure xx
Hi Helen. 😂😂
Sainsbury bought Argos in 2016 and have Argos shoes attached to main Sainsbury's stores.
I just have to say I love your video's as they are. You are open and honest and very natural. I knew what you meant with Sainsbury's, Tu, Argos so I didn't even notice the hick up 😂😂
I've not made fruit crumbles for ages so you've give me a push to have a go again.
Great video 🌹🌹 thank you.
Ah, Thank you xx x
Thanks again Helen - interesting to watch and pick up a tip or two xxx
Thank you xx
Hello Helen.The pie looked delicious and toast in my next crumble. Thank you.xx
Fab xx
Yummy recipes & love your pretty bowls that I think your daughter gave you!
Yes, Grace bought me the bowls for Mother's Day xx
Hi Helen. I also prefer Easter not as much work for us hosts lol. Loved the.pie and the crumble. What a great wrapping station fantastic. Thanks as always take care
I agree, thank you for watching xx
I made apple crumble last week for the first time in many years. I got the recipe on tesco website but I will do it again with the toast,great idea. Thanks.
Enjoy xx
Nice looking pie and crumble. Your gift wrap station looks great. Nice and tidy.xx
Thank you xx
Fabulous recipes and love the wrap station !!!! Well done. Thank you, Helen xx
My pleasure xx
Enjoyed your vlog very much Helen. Food looks scrummy. Love your new gift wrap station, so organised ❤
Thank you xx
Great video Helen the food looks yummy ,what a great idea your gift wrap station is 🙂
Thank you xx
Great video. Love your “human” angle. I add almonds -slivered or flaked to my crumble at last minute for final blitzing. Then pop a few on top. Works well😊. Keep up the good work Helen. There are always people who criticise. Ignore them. ❤
Souns delicious xx
It's somehow so relaxing to watch you. Thanks it all looks great x😊
Good to know xx
Excellent Helen, thank you for sharing. Love your gift wrap station-brilliant idea.
The crumble and pie both looked delicious 😋.
😊❤x
Thanks so much 😊 xx
No need to apologise Helen, as they say worse things happen at sea, it was obvious to me .
Great vlog never thought of putting toast into the crumble ❤
Thank you xx
Helen that Chicken and Ham pie looked yummy and your crumble loved the vlog❤️❤️❤️
That's great, thank you xx
Lovely vlog, thank you Helen. The pie and crumble both looked delicious 😋
Thank you xx
Loved this video Helen, great idea for the crumble, toast, I’m going to be trying that also the pie looked yummy. I fully understand just what your wrapping station means to you, it’s the little things that you really need that give so much pleasure, no more searching around for that roll of sellotape that you know you saw only yesterday, but only if you could remember where😏.Love it.x
Exactly that, thank you xx
Love watching your videos don’t you worry about anything, your videos are the best and we learn so much and yes feel hungry afterwards love Jackie ❤
Thank you xx
I always enjoy watching you Helen, thankyou. Also food you prepared looks great, I'll try to use your methods x
Thank you xx
Looks delicious 😋 the pie would also be nice with a savoury crumble topping 👌😊
It would xx
Great video Helen x love that wrapping station my wrapping stuff is all under my bed 😢
I have more under the bed, but with the intention of using it all up, so I can stay organised xx
I would love the space to do what you have done x
Really enjoy at home videos xxxx💕💕💕💕
Thank you xx
Foods looked delicious top tips. Oh my I want a wrapping station too. Great job 🙌❤️💙💜
Thank you xx
Love the gift wrapping station!
Thank you Helen, so good tips as always from you! 😊
Thank you xx
Love a bit of crumble adding toast s a great idea Thank you
My pleasure xx
These are definitely going on my to cook list. They look delicious 😊
They are! Thank you xx
Yum. Pie and crumble. 💕
Thank you xx
Love your wrapping station 😊
Thank you xx
Thanks Helen that was smashing really enjoyed watching this video what a super mum and grandma you our and robs a talented man lovely family 💕 regards Lesley in anglesey 🙋👍🦴🐾🦴🐾💐🍷🥃
Thank you very much xx
Pie and crumble look delicious.
Thank you xx
Great wrapping station Helen.
I'd love to know where you got the wrack for the rolls of paper. Very neat.
Lovely pie and crumble, thank you.❤
Thank you. Rob bought dowel and made hooks for them to hang on, he's a carpenter to not a difficult job for him. I'm lucky xx. PS: Take a look on Pinterest there are loads of tips re gift wrap stations xx
Great pie you have put me in the mood for making one. You make your crumble same as me. Bramley apples come from orchards about 20 mins away from me in Co.Armagh lol
Love the patchwork something I would do both look lovely wish I didn't live the other end of the country 😊❤
Thank you xx
Hi Helen love rhubarb crumble ,have a large root in the garden 4th year and it's enormous already ,I can feel my waistband getting tighter 😆.love your cooking slot,I find baking so enjoyable .x
Thank you xx
Rhubarb and apple crumble has to be delicious
Can't go wrong xx
Lovely camera work Helen, please can I come for my holidays, I love crumble and pie! X
Any time, haha xx
Home made always looks best…going to try this at the weekend. Xx
Lovely xx
I'm sitting here slabbering cos I could just go a slice of that pie! Oh boy ❤xx
Yes, I'm looking forward to it too! haha xx
LOVE your wrapping area…what a great idea ❤
Thank you xx
Really lovely Helen.
Thank you xx
❤great video! I LOVE the gift wrap station…..WHY do these little things please us so much??? Good question, I have NO IDEA, but, they do!😂❤
Haha, glad I'm not alone xx
That sauce looked perfect, i could taste it here in the US. I love the idea of using toast in the crumble mixture. Rhubarb is one of my favorite parts of spring. I am a fairly new subscriber on your channel. I really like the variety you have here. Mary in Mich.
Welcome Mary, and thank you xx
Thank you Helen for a great video ❤
My pleasure xx
When making a savoury pie I use a tin of Campbell condensed chicken soup (or mushroom) instead of a sauce. It's much quicker & I find it quite acceptable.
Good tip, thank you xx
Lovely video Helen xx
Thank you xx
Oh, Helen, there's no hope for you... naughty girl no apron again... Your pie looked delicious, I made a couple of blackcurrant and apple crumbles yesterday , will try the toast tip next time... Oh to have a 'handy' husband...
Haha, slap my wrist! I did wear one on Easter Sunday.... xx
That food looked delicious.
Thank you xx
Thank you so much for sharing, i will give the pie a go. 😊
Enjoy xx
Ohhhh can I come for tea 😂😂😂😂looks delicious 😋 ❤❤❤
Thank you xx
Hmm toast that’s one to try, I usually add a few crushed ginger biscuits and an ounce or two of oats, or sometimes a handful of granola….love the school story…the first thing I made was rice pudding and had to get it home riding my bike…wasn’t much left in the dish when I got home..🤷♀️
Haha, I can imagine.
Yes, I've added oats before. I'm not keen on ginger but sounds good xx