Tarragon Chicken with Drop Biscuits

Name: Tarragon Chicken with Drop Biscuits
Yield: serves 6
Ingredients: 1 whole fresh chicken, about 4 pounds; 1 large carrot, thinly sliced; 1 celery rib, thinly sliced; 1 yellow onion, halved and thinly sliced; 2 bay leaves; 1/2 teaspoon mixed pickling spice; 1/4 teaspoon whole black peppercorns; 1/4 teaspoon fennel seeds; 1 sprig fresh rosemary; 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt; 4 tablespoons unsalted butter; 1 yellow onion, cut into small dice; One 6-inch piece of leek (white and pale green part only), cut into small dice; 1 large carrot, cut into small dice; 1 celery rib, cut into small dice; 1/4 cup all-purpose flour; 1/4 cup heavy cream; 1/4 cup thinly sliced scallions, white and pale green parts only; 2 teaspoons chopped fresh tarragon; 1 1/2 cups asparagus, sliced on the diagonal about 1/2 inch long; 1 cup all-purpose flour; 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder; 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt; 1/2 cup whole milk; 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted; 1 large egg; 2 tablespoons minced fresh chives

December 22, 2011

Chef Danielle Custer, who attended the 1997 Workshop, devised this modified potpie to use leftover Thanksgiving turkey. She wanted to make a version of the freezer-case classic but without the traditional bottom crust or the peas. Brian has added a California touch: asparagus from the winery garden, transforming the modest all-American potpie into a dish suitable for guests. Tender drop biscuits scented with chives take the place of a pastry crust.

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