Vegetable-Barley Pot Pie / Pies

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   Spray four 10-ounce custard cups or individual casseroles or one 2-quart casserole with nonstick spray.

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   Set in shallow baking pan.

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   Set aside.

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   In a large saucepan heat 2 cups water to boiling.

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   Add vegetables and barley.

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   Cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until vegetables are crisp-tender.

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   Drain.

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   Return vegetables and barley to saucepan.

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   IN small mixing bowl stir together soup, the 2/3 cup milk, thyme, and 1/8 tsp pepper.

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    Stir into vegetables.

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    Divide mixture among prepared cups or casseroles or spoon into the casserole dish.

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    In a bowl combine flour, cornmeal, baking powder, and 1/8 tsp salt.

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    Using a pastry blender, cut in shortening until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.

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    Make a well in the center; add the 1/3 cup milk.

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    Stir with a fork just until moistened.

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    Drop small spoonfuls of dough on top of each individual casserole or 8 mounds of dough onto large casserole.

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    Bake, uncovered, in a 400 degree oven for 10 to 12 minutes for individual casseroles or about 18 minutes for large casserole or until topping is golden.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.