I've got just the solution for you. Baked chicken in leek sauce with a secret spice is my go-to for gloomy days. Trust me, it's worth it! Sometimes the success of a dish depends on small details.

Bake for 35 minutes or until the top is golden ... For a shinier top on your chicken and leek pie, brush with beaten egg instead of milk.

Chicken, leek and mushroom pie with pastry on the top ... Preheat the oven to 210oc . Bake the pie for 15 minutes on the lowest oven shelf, then lower the temperature to 180oc and cook for 40 ...