When baked, the puff pastry turns crisp and golden, the layers separating just enough to cradle the spiced pumpkin filling.

A ground meat pie - from my point of view/Shutterstock When baking the most delectable dessert or savory treat, having a great base is vital. This often comes in the form of a flaky, buttery crust.

Just about everyone falls for the homey appeal of chicken potpie. And why not? The aromatic filling of chicken in gravy, the nicely browned pastry lid, the ritual of piercing the crust: The whole ...

This is the beginning of the last month of regular columns of Gourmet Diary. Once we move to Victoria, B.C, it would seem strange to write a regular column for a newspaper here, because I wouldn’t ...

This cozy Broccoli Cheddar Chicken Pot Pie combines tender chunks of chicken, crisp broccoli, and a creamy cheddar sauce. It ...