Vegan Shepherd's Pie

We had a St. Patty's Day potluck at the office.  In researching what dish I was going to make (I took "Corn O'Brien- made without bacon), I saw many pictures of Shepherd's pie.

I have fond memories of eating Shepherd's pie when growing up.  So, I was determined to make it for my family... minus the beef.

I didn't realize all the different ways there are to make Shepherd's pie... the kind my Mom made included green beans, mashed potatoes and ground beef.  So, that is what I did too.

I used this Veggie ground pictured below for the "beef".  I used a little bbq sauce for flavor.  It really turned out well... the boys LOVED it!

The bottom was a layer of mashed potatoes (using Silk creamer, salt, garlic & partial skin-on red potatoes).  Next layer was green beans.  Third layer was our seasoned "meat".  The top was another layer of mashed potatoes.  Baked it in the oven, covered, on 350 until warm.  In the last few minutes I took off the lid to brown the top of the potatoes.  Delicious!

Home-made Potato Chips

Some nights we have a big salad and home-made potato chips. We use sweet potatoes & white potatoes.  On this particular evening, Noah wanted to be the chef.

I had to help him slice the potatoes with the mandolin veggie slicer (pictured below leaning against the wall).

He sprayed the cooking trays with non-stick grapeseed oil spray, spread out the potatoes and sprinkled on the seasoning.

Below is everything we used to make these yummy home-made baked potato chips.

Recipe:

• Sliced Potatoes
• Non-stick spray
• Braggs to spray on potatoes so the seasonings "stick"
• Seasonings:  celtic sea salt, garlic, chili pepper