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Not up to culinary experimentation? The old standbys are standbys for a reason.
In a season of life where I simply need to be able to rely on routines, basically every meal I make for my family checks the following boxes:
My old reliables never fail. The following chicken pot pie is a classic — with more protein than the average recipe. Avoid a soggy bottom by adding the chicken and vegetables first, then pouring the gravy on top. You can make your own crust if you're ambitious, but Pillsbury works just fine.
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