Food Craft, with Benjy Egel

Food Craft is a new video series on all things palatable and drinkable in the greater Sacramento area. Sacramento Bee reporter Benjy Egel gives viewers a peek into his food & drink beat as he talks about great food and why he is so passionate about eating and drinking.

Diane Morrisey’s chicken shepherd’s pie is a weeknight game-changer

Most shepherd’s pie recipes stick to ground lamb or beef, but Diane Morrisey’s version flips the script. She swaps in shredded chicken and a creamy, thyme-laced sauce that transforms a heavy British staple into something lighter, more weeknight-friendly, and just as satisfying. The result is a one-dish dinner that feels polished without demanding hours of
Updated April 19, 2026 11:44 AM
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