This post was originally published on October 19, 2017. Several years ago, a close family friend started giving me French cooking lessons at my home. Although we made a lot of great food, one of my favorites was the first recipe we made: quiche Lorraine. This creamy savory tart is easy and quick to make–plus… Read More Quiche Lorraine Recipe
Have you ever tried the combination of chicken and leeks? It’s a delightful flavor combination you won’t want to miss–especially when it’s tucked under beautiful golden shortcrust pastry. This classic British pie is worth making for your next family dinner! What herbs go with chicken and leek pie? The most popular herbs for chicken and… Read More Chicken and Leek Pie Recipe
This recipe was originally published on March 9, 2018. This ham and cabbage pie is actually a twist on a classic Irish dish: bacon and cabbage. I’ve opted to use leftover spiral-sliced smoked ham here instead of bacon. I love how the flavors blend so well with the cabbage! Plus, it’s a hearty meal that… Read More Irish Ham and Cabbage Pie
Chicken cacciatore is such a flavorful way of cooking boneless skinless chicken thighs. A rich tomato sauce and mushrooms make this make ahead friendly dinner so yummy, you’ll be coming back for seconds! (Especially with that puff pastry on top–so buttery and delish.) Let’s jump in and learn all about chicken cacciatore! What is chicken… Read More Chicken Cacciatore Pie Recipe
This post was originally published on January 4, 2018. This cheesy ham and potato pie is a delicious way to use leftover ham from the holidays. You can even make the pie days in advance, reheat, and serve–it still tastes wonderful. This cheesy ham and potato pie is comfort food meant to share! Can you… Read More Cheesy Ham and Potato Pie
This post was originally published on March 2, 2018. When I was growing up, our family enjoyed eating tourtière for supper occasionally. There was something delicious about its simple, yet flavorful filling and flaky golden pastry. I always looked forward to eating this pie! Did you know that tourtière originated in the Canadian province of… Read More French Canadian Meat Pie: Tourtière
You’ve probably never heard of Woolton pie. This British wartime recipe was created during WWII as a simple, healthy dinner recipe for families. Although it wasn’t widely loved in England during the war, I have some ideas to make this vegetarian pie a family favorite. What is Woolton pie? Woolton pie is a vegetarian pie… Read More Woolton Pie Recipe
Have you ever tried an empanada? These flavorful savory pastries are a special treat that you need to make. These Argentinian-style baked chicken empanadas can be made ahead or frozen, so they’ll be ready anytime! Are empanadas from Mexico? Empanadas (pronounced emp-ah-NAD-ahs) are actually from Galicia, a region in northwestern Spain. Their name comes from… Read More Argentinian-Style Baked Chicken Empanadas
