Savory Pies

Historically, savory pies were a method of preserving foods for long journeys across land or sea. The English are famous for their meat pies and America has its own tradition in chicken pot pie. In this class we will explore how to make a savory crust, how to lay it across the pie and finish it, how to develop flavor in the pie’s contents and how to present a savory pie at either a dinner party or at home on a cold night. Dishes include Classic Chicken Pot Pie, Smoked Haddock Pie and Foraged Mushroom, Greens and Gruyere Tart. We will also make a delicious autumn salad with roast squash, apples from the orchard and hazelnuts and a chocolate almond brandy cake for dessert.