I invite you to come on my journey as I develop my vegan dietary lifestyle.

Monday, December 27, 2010

Official Christmas Presents

WOW!! I had a great Christmas. We hung around the house and with each other(this doesn't happen often). We are both parentless without close family in town but our church which is terrific for us.
I received my Canon Rebel T1i a little early along with my recipe books as follows:





All from amazon.ca. All three are great. Isa's onion rings will definitely be on the menu, also Joni's Granola Biscuits, and the Seitan recipe from the first book.
And the real surprise was my dream stand mixer-Kitchenaid. All in all a Great Christmas. Hoping that you alll had a great Christmas and holiday.

Tuesday, December 21, 2010

Christmas Food Court Flash Mob, Hallelujah Chorus - Must See!



A Merry and Joyful Christmas to all. REMEMBER THE REASON FOR THE SEASON!!
This occurred in a mall in our region. How Blessed can we be!!

FINALLY!! A new camera and "Chicken" Pot Pie

I received a pre-christmas gift that was on sale. The Canon "Rebel" T1i. All the camera I need right now. I realized that a blog without pictures just doesn't cut it.
I was craving a good ol' chicken pot pie. So this is what I did.
"Chicken" Pot Pie
1 medium onion chopped
1 carrot chopped
4 celery stalks chopped
1 potatoe chopped
6 cups vegetable stock
1 tsp Montreal Steak Spice
1 tsp salt
1 cup frozen peas
2 TBSP flour
1 pkg of "President's Choice meatless chicken strips-or any meat substitute you like- about 2 cups cut into small pieces












2 frozen vegan pie crusts or vegan phyllo sheets
DIRECTIONS
1) Put stock in a large pot, add all vegetables (EXCEPT PEAS) and faux
2)Bring to a simmer and cook until vegetables are softened, but not not mushy.
3)Mix flour with 4 TBSP water in a small bowl or jar until lump free. Add to vegetable mixture that is gently bubbling. Cook for 5 minutes stirring gently through mixture.
4) Add frozen peas, cook for another 5 minutes. Let mixture cool.
To Prepare Pie Crusts:
  1. Cook bottom pie crust as per instructions. This keeps it crisp and not soggy when filled.
  2. Fill with cooled vegetable mixture. Add top pie dough as per instructions, cut steam vents.
  3. Bake at 375 degrees for 30-35 minutes until upper crust is slightly browned.
  4. Let cool for 15-20 miutes before cutting.
For Phyllo:
  1. Prepare as instructed. Fill like a strudel, or fill sections by folding over into triangles.
   2. Bake at 375 degrees 20-25 minutes until golden, keep checking.



"Chicken" Pot Pie with green and white asparagus, Brussel Sprouts, Roasted Carrots with Onion and Roasted Sweet Potatoe.







"Chicken" Phyllo Triangles with baby greens and Tomatoe Salad 














Easy to do and very flavourful. The recipe can make 2 pot pies or up to 3 dozen phyllo triangles that are 3 inches wide.