Article: Grand old pot pies.(Recipe)

Blanketing a heartwarming stew with a flaky brown crust is a great idea whose time has come ... again

* A pot pie is a simple equation: stew plus pastry. However, the sum is greater than its parts--a hearty stew capped with handsome pastry is all dressed up for a party.

For the savory base, choose a classic stew like chicken or beef, or go zany with an inverted pizza. cap it traditionally or stretch the definition of a crust--purchased pastry or dough can top a pot pie almost instantly.

We've done all of the above in the recipes that follow. And to make each of our pies easy-entertaining fare, we've built in a plan for preparing the elements ...

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