Chicken

While there are many things to like—even to admire—in the BA pot pie recipe (and I'll get to those in a minute), there are elements that irritate me. But my family had no such complaints; they devoured them happily, as if this was what I had intended all along.

These pot pies were quick to make, easy to bake, and went over big at the dinner table. Generally I have a real take-it-or-leave-it attitude towards chicken pot pie, but I would like to eat this once a week until next spring.

Classic American ingredients—apples, cornbread, and fresh corn—make this a great recipe for a small Thanksgiving. But you may not want to wait to try it.

The sauce packs a great hazelnut crunch, and Madeira's nutty flavors bring it all together.