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bramble
True Blue Farmgirl
2044 Posts
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 Posted - Oct 18 2005 : 07:48:25 AM
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Here's a take on Shepherd's Pie with a healthier (vegetarian) twist that even my carnivores love! (I think this came from Country Living mag... It's a great way to use leftover veggies and mashed potatoes)
1-2 TBsp. olive oil
1 6 oz pkg. mixed mushrooms ,sliced
2 med. carrots, peeled and sliced
1 medium onion chopped
1 small green bell pepper, chopped
2 cloves garlic, chopped or minced
2 tsp. @ basil, oregano, thyme
salt and pepper to taste
1 med. zucchini, chunked
1 cup peas (fresh or frozen Preheat to 425.
1 c. water
1 TBsp flour
1/3-1/2 c. milk, warmed
1 c. shredded Monterey Jack cheese
1 1 1/2 lbs. peeled, cooked potatoes, mashed(about 6 potatoes)
In large skillet heat oil add mushrooms, carrots, onions, green pepper and garlic. Sautee until lightly browned, Stir in herbs and seasonings. In a small bowl combine water and flour until smooth. Stir into veggie skillet mixture and cook on low until thickened.Add zucchini chunks alonh with peas into skillet mix. Take mashed potatoes and whip in 1/3 c. milk and 1/2 c. cheese.
Place vegetable mixture into a 3 quart casserole dish. Spoon cheesy potatoes over to cover. Sprinkle with remaining cheese . Bake 15-20 minutes until nicely browned .
(I have added green chiles, corn and taco sesoning to this for Mexican Veggie Pie too!)
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Edited by - bramble on Oct 18 2005 07:51:40 AM |
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Clare
True Blue Farmgirl
2173 Posts
NC WA State
USA
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Posted - Oct 18 2005 : 08:34:50 AM
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Yummers! I'm trying it soon too!
May the sun bring you new energy by day, may the moon softly restore you by night, may the rain wash away your worries, may the breeze blow new strength into your being, may you walk gently through the world and know its beauty all the days of your life. ~~Apache Blessing
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MeadowLark
True Blue Farmgirl
2206 Posts
USA
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Posted - Oct 18 2005 : 09:47:23 AM
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Thanks Bramble babe! I make the Shepards Pie with ground beef, but this looks even better! I get really tired of using hamburger.
If I keep a green bough in my heart, the singing bird will come. |
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Aunt Jenny
True Blue Farmgirl
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Jenny
middle of
Utah
USA
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Posted - Oct 18 2005 : 10:21:23 AM
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This sounds wonderful!! Thanks Bramble..we will be trying it for sure!!
Jenny in Utah
Put all your eggs in one basket..and then watch that basket!! Mark Twain |
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connio
True Blue Farmgirl
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connie
springtown
texas
USA
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Posted - Oct 18 2005 : 10:23:05 AM
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Hey Farm Girls!!!
What a great recipe. I believe that even I, essentially a non-cook, could do this. I am looking for some relatively easy vegetarian recipes.
Just checked out a stack of books from the library yesterday.
Connie
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sqrl
True Blue Farmgirl
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Melissa
Northern California
USA
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Posted - Oct 19 2005 : 11:22:39 AM
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I have a recipe for veg style shepards pie that everyone love also. I'll have to get it together and post it, I use lentals instead of meat. But this one from Bramble sounds delish.
Blessed Be
www.sqrlbee.com www.sisterhood.sqrlbee.com
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ivmeer
True Blue Farmgirl
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Amanda
Pawtucket
RI
USA
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Posted - Oct 20 2005 : 06:26:35 AM
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| That sounds delicious, Bramble. The proportions for the herbs, were they for fresh or dried herbs? |
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bramble
True Blue Farmgirl
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Posted - Oct 24 2005 : 09:13:12 AM
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I believe the recipe listed dried but I cook with alot of fresh herbs so I usually improvise with them.
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ivmeer
True Blue Farmgirl
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Amanda
Pawtucket
RI
USA
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Posted - Oct 24 2005 : 1:01:07 PM
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| Right. You know when substituting fresh for dry, you're supposed to use triple the quantity, right? |
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bramble
True Blue Farmgirl
2044 Posts
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Posted - Oct 25 2005 : 1:30:25 PM
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I'm a tasting cook, so I usually add until I think it tastes right! Somewhere in the back of my adled brain I remember from 4-H Food Science double for fresh herbs, but I bet some people didn't! Thanks, Amanda!
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