is to put a shot glass in the middle of the pie dish to stop the pastry sinking into the saucey filling. For a shinier top on your chicken and leek pie, brush with beaten egg instead of milk.

Using the same pan, fry the chicken in batches until just golden ... Gas 7 and preheat a pizza stone or heavy baking tray (the pie will sit on this and the extra heat will help the pastry base ...

You just can't beat a homemade pie and John's in the kitchen ready to lift our midweek mood. Chicken, leek and mushroom pie with pastry on the top and bottom - it’s a bit like a posh pasty and ...