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It’s gone quite bloody freezing over here in the UK again. So, time to whip out some comfort food!
One thing the Brits are really damn good at is pies. Old-fashioned crusty pies, filled with all kinds of comforty goodness – from hearty steak and ale fillings to creamy fish pies – a pie is always a winner.
You can really just chuck in anything, and as soon as you cover it with some puff- or shortcrust pastry or even creamy potato mash, you may name it a pie. Seriously, go on, open your fridge, see what’s left, throw it together in a pan, add some sauce and make a pie with it. Simple as that!
I like to keep some puff pastry as stand-by ingredient in the freezer, since you never know when you may need to whip up a pie, a tart or some cheese straws as appetizer. Magic ingredient, that puff pastry.
So, when the weather turned cold again, the wind howling around the house and raindrops bashing against my windows, I knew it was time to defrost that puff pastry!
I decided to make a very classic British pie, a chicken, leek and mushroom pie. Apparently, that’s what all British schoolchildren get served at school when they’re little, so it’s kind of a national dish.
Since I have no British childhood memories to dwell on, I just got on with it and created a chicken, leek and mushroom pie – the way I envision it. With lots of white wine (which, I’m pretty sure, no school canteen would have ever used) and rosemary (giving it a Meditteranean touch). Turned out absolutely lovely.
I hope you like it too!
Love the pie, and love the pot…and as ever, shot to perfection! x
Thanks Melissa! Hope all is good with you my dear! x
Very nice photos, Anne! Also just read about you casting for the great British Bake Off – fingers crossed!!!
Thanks Jael! Great British Bake Off candidature?! That was 2 years ago, and I made it to the final 30 candidates – the last round before the actual show. Now I’m kind of glad it didn’t go any further… Have you thought of applying!
A great combination, the pie looks delicious and your photos are stunning.
Thanks Kavey! x
This looks both lovely and easy. My favorite combination!
Thanks Amy!
Oh my friend that looks so tasty!!! I have never made and tasted a pie, I will definitely try to prepare it, I love chicken and mushrooms together! Thank you see you soon
Valù
The good ol’ creuset pot:-) we have a crepe pan which never gets a break (my husband being french and having a sweet tooth…)
Wow! That’s crust is so crispy of puff pie. And mushroom just melt in mouth. I am sick of making it. Hand made puff pie pastry.