"chicken pot pie" news and stories

Chances are, you're probably still experiencing a little too much pumpkin-pie overload to be able to get properly excited for National Pie Day. And while that's understandable (we feel your pain), there are many other savory pies still worthy of your enthusiasm!

Case in point: blogger Everybody Likes Sandwiches' chicken pot pie with cheddar biscuit topping, which she claims is not only a "warm and hearty meal, which not only warms the kitchen but also the spirit." We couldn't agree more -- and are eager to throw leftovers into this easy, soul-warming concoction. Happy National Pie Day!

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Hours before I even heard about the recall of Banquet Frozen Pot Pies, I had decided to post this recipe from Martha Stewart's web site for Lighter Chicken Potpie (I've seen it spelled both ways - "potpie" and "pot pie" - and I'll use Martha's spelling for her recipe and two words for Banquet, because I don't want Martha mad at me). It's a healthier version of the classic chicken potpie recipe, using more veggies, low fat milk, and oil instead of butter. Full recipe after the jump.

It's becoming very clear that we can't eat anything anymore. Just lock yourself in your home and make everything from scratch.

Banquet is recalling all of its frozen chicken and turkey pot pies after a salmonella outbreak made 100 people sick. The company that owns Banquet, ConAgra, even went so far as to completely stop making the pies yesterday while the cases are investigated.

Here's a little twist to this particular recall story: they're also telling consumers not to eat "similar generic brands." Yikes. Here's all the info on the recall, including what code numbers to look for and what to do if you want a refund.

Oddly enough, I'm posting a recipe for a chicken pot pie today.