Posts tagged Autumn
Chicken & Mushroom Pie

In these chilling evenings even the word “pie” is comforting, bringing to mind a crispy top and luscious creamy filling. Given the idea of slaving your own pastry may not lend itself to the appeal of making a pie, I’ve made this one with a ready-made butter puff pastry!

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French Onion Soup with Gruyère Toasts

This classic version is made with good-quality beef stock, caramelised onions and topped with oozing Gruyère cheese toasts. Gruyère is the key to getting the bubbling crust because it’s rich, smooth and melts easily, but you can also use blue cheese, Comte or aged Cheddar. Sometimes I add a splash of sherry or a cup of stout to the stock – both bring wonderful and very different flavours. It really is the perfect soup supper – rich in flavour, warming and utterly delicious.

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