This isn’t so much a pie as it is a stew, but the baking powder biscuits certainly give it the look, feel and flavour of a good ol’ homemade meat pie. Of course, you can forgo the biscuits. Either way, it tastes great.

Serves: 6

Ingredients

• 3 ruffed grouse breasts, bone attached
• 1 celery stalk, sliced
• 1 onion, sliced
• 1 carrot, sliced
• 1 tbsp pickling spice
• 1 bay leaf
• 4 cups water

• 1 onion, chopped
• 2 celery stalks, sliced
• 2 carrots, sliced
• 3-4 potatoes, peeled and cubed
• 3/4 cup frozen peas
• 2 tbsp cornstarch
• Salt and black pepper, to taste

• 2 cups all-purpose flour, sifted
• 2 tsp baking powder
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/4 cup cold lard (or shortening)
• 2/3 cup cold milk

Preparation

• Stock

• Place all the ingredients in a large saucepan or stockpot; cover and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 45 minutes.
• Take out breasts…