Creamy Chicken & Mushroom Vol-Au-Vents
- Jennifer Walsh
- Jul 16
- 2 min read
Updated: Aug 22
Recipe Creator: Jennifer Walsh
The other day, I was chatting with my sister Lorraine, who was excitedly telling me about the dinner she was preparing for her family. She mentioned she was making vol-au-vents, and in that instant I was transported straight back to my childhood. As it turned out, the moment I mentioned them to Shane, he was taken straight back to his own childhood memories too. The magic of vol-au-vents... who would've thought?
Naturally, I couldn't resist the challenge. I headed straight into the kitchen to see just how well my memory would serve me in recreating Mum's famous recipe. With every step, memories came flooding back, and before long the familiar aroma filled the house. It felt as though she was right there in the kitchen with me.
I'm so happy to say... I think I did her proud.
As I sat down to enjoy that first bite, I realised this recipe had become so much more than dinner. It was a reminder that some of our fondest memories are wrapped up in the meals shared around the family table.
Recipes like this deserve to be passed down, not because they're fancy, but because they carry the stories of the people we love. I'm so grateful Mum taught us, simply by cooking with love, and I'm equally grateful to Lorraine for unknowingly inspiring me to bring this little family favourite back to life.
If you decide to make these vol-au-vents, I hope they become more than just a delicious meal. I hope they create new memories around your own table, spark conversations about childhood favourites, and perhaps even become a tradition that your family looks forward to for years to come.
Happy cooking,
Jennifer Walsh
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I made these for some guests, they were a real hit!
Thanks Jennifer.