Hey U.S. readers! Thanksgiving is coming up next week guys! What are you taking? This year I get to make the pies. Yes! Why am I so excited? Because they are mostly done, that’s why. Question: What’s the hardest part about making a pie from scratch? That’s right! The crust. If you follow this simple …

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My biggest peeve about chicken pot pie is that the crust to stew ratio is terribly disproportionate. For the Stew: 1/2 cup Butter (1 stick) 1/2 cup Flour 4-5 cups Chicken Stock Salt & Pepper 2 teaspoons Herbs de Provence 2 cups Mixed Vegetables I used a combination of frozen (thawed) and fresh veggies I …

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This is also a really great brunch recipe! Preheat oven to 400 degrees. For the pastry: (makes 2 tarts) 2 9inch prepared pie crusts (1 box Pillsbury) 1 egg white Spray the pie plate or tart pans with cooking spray. Unroll the pie crust and gently arrange into the tart pans leaving a small overlap …

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