Cozy Comfort For A Cold Climate

Name: Cozy Comfort For A Cold Climate
Ingredients: Individual Chicken Pot Pies; 3 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts; 4 cups chicken stock, preferably homemade; 2 cloves of garlic, peeled and smashed; 15 tablespoons unsalted butter; 6 shallots, peeled and thinly sliced; 3 large carrots, peeled and cut into thin rounds; 1 large red bell pepper cut into medium dice; 3 stalks of celery, trimmed and thinly sliced crosswise; 1 16 ounce bag frozen green peas, thawed; 1 1/2 pounds white button mushrooms, wiped clean and sliced; 1 cup flour; 3 1/4 cups whole milk; 6 tablespoons sherry or brandy; 1/8 teaspoon nutmeg or to taste; 2 large eggs yolks whisked together with 1/3 cup heavy cream; 1/2 cup minced fresh parsley; salt and pepper to taste; several sprigs of fresh thyme; freshly squeezed lemon juice to taste; Pastry For Covered Pies; 3 cups flour ( I like to use 2 1/2 cups all purpose flour 1/2 cup whole wheat flour); 1 1/2 teaspoons salt; 1/2 teaspoon each: dried thyme, black pepper, curry powder—optional, but I like to use all of them; 1 cup or (2 sticks) cold unsalted butter, cut into small pieces; 4-6 tablespoons ice water