From selecting the right type of chicken to ensuring the crust remains flaky, these expert tricks can make the difference ...

There's nothing cozier or more delicious than baking up a good chicken pot pie or Shepherd's pie. But during the week, it can be a challenge to find the time to pull a yummy dish like that together.

Molly McArdle is Food & Wine's Updates Editor. She has written and edited stories about food, wine, culture, place, and technology for more than 15 years. Her work has appeared in Travel + Leisure, GQ ...