Phyllo-Topped Chicken Pot Pie

As the winter darkness spills into day, the kitchen brightens with cold-weather favourites. But lest you think this means fiddling with pastry, read on for a pie with a new twist — an ever-so-easy scrunched-up phyllo topping. Chicken Pot Pie has never been more delicious.

Chicken Pot Pie with Mushrooms, Bacon & Leeks

A creamy chicken filling pairs up with a flaky crust for a family dinner winner.

Moroccan Vegetable Pie with Chickpea Crust

Chickpeas make the crust of this hearty pie colourful, fragrant and dense. Though the ingredients are many, a lot are pantry staples and the dish comes together easily for an impressive entree.

Cornish Hens With Oregano Pesto And Quinoa Stuffing

Roasted Vegetable Pot Pie

Make the sour cream pastry with non-hydrogenated shortening (available at health food stores and some supermarkets) for a vegetarian dish.

Mini Shepherd's Pies with Roasted Carrot and Tomato Salad

Baking these pies in ramekins makes serving a breeze and ensures that everyone gets their fair share of rich, meaty sauce and crispy mashed potatoes. Cost: $4.95/serving

Classic Pumpkin Pie

The crisp autumn air and the changing colours of the leaves mean it's pumpkin time, specifically, pumpkin pie time. Enjoy this classic fall dessert with a dollop of whip cream or a good ol' fashion scoop of vanilla ice cream. 

The Ultimate Beef Stew Recipe

This classic warm-you-up stew becomes even more comforting when made with well-marbled pot roast rather than the usual stewing beef. The fat melts slowly as it cooks, tenderizing the beef into juicy melt-in-your-mouth morsels. A slow finish in the oven gives the stew its rich, hearty texture.