Individual meat pies are a joy to eat, especially when they’re as cute as these chicken, bacon, and apricot pies. 😋🍗 The crisp, golden hot water crust pastry encloses a flavorful layered filling. Making these pies from scratch takes a little love, but it’s so worth it. Can I freeze the hot water crust pastry?… Read More Chicken, Bacon, and Apricot Pies
Are you looking for a healthier way to cook chicken? Forget the grill–use your skillet to poach it. What is poaching? It’s a cooking technique where the food is simmered in a liquid at a low heat (160-180F). By using this cooking technique, very little moisture is lost, and the food is infused with a… Read More How to Poach Chicken Breasts
Do you love to eat gumbo? If so, here’s a recipe that tastes amazing, and includes the techniques and pro tips that chefs use. Keep reading to find out! How do you thicken gumbo? The traditional way to thicken gumbo is to use a dark reddish brown or copper penny-colored roux. It is the backbone… Read More Chicken, Sausage, and Shrimp Gumbo
Are you craving some comfort food from Louisiana? Try making our one pot creole jambalaya for supper. It’s easy to do, and everyone will love it! What is the difference between Creole and Cajun jambalaya? The main difference is the color. Creole, or red, jambalaya has tomatoes in it, so it will be red or… Read More One Pot Creole Jambalaya
You might be wondering, what is Georgia Brunswick stew? It’s a tomato-based stew that features smoked pork and chicken with corn and butter beans. This delicious stew is so popular that in the coastal town of Brunswick, Georgia, the locals hold a Brunswick stew festival known as the Brunswick Rocking Stewbilee. It started in 1987… Read More Georgia Brunswick Stew
Southern smothered chicken is a popular Southern comfort food. If you’re from the South, you might have grown up eating this dish on Sundays as the special meal of the week. You might be used to having your chicken cooked with onions only, or maybe your Mom threw in other vegetables like celery, green peppers… Read More Southern Smothered Chicken
Classic chicken fricassee is a French comfort food that is really welcoming during the cold winter months. There are many variations to this dish, so feel free to add your own twist. This recipe is great when you feel inspired to cook, as it uses many valuable techniques like searing, sauteing, making a roux, deglazing,… Read More Classic Chicken Fricassee
Mushrooms are one of my favorite additions to a main course. They have such a wonderful earthy flavor and unique texture that pairs perfectly with so many dishes–including this creamy chicken and mushroom pie! This classic British family pie is a flavorful way to turn leftover chicken into a mushroom-filled comfort food. Chicken and mushroom… Read More Creamy Chicken and Mushroom Pie