Shepherds Pie

Ingredients:
2 lbs lean ground beef
2 tbsps montreal steak seasoning
1/2 cup butter
1/2 cup peas
1/2 cup carrots - cooked diced
1/2 cup corn , de-cobbed
6 cups mashed potatoes
1 cup shredded cheese (opt)

Turkey Pot Pie

Turkey Pot Pie is one of my favorite comfort foods! Here is a great recipe for that leftover Thanksgiving turkey!

Ingredients:
2 lbs boneless turkey breast (or 2 lbs cubed leftover turkey)
4 cups chicken stock
4 parsley sprigs
1 bay leaf
3 thyme sprigs
3 black peppercorns
2 large carrots, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch pieces
1/2 pound potatoes, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch pieces

30 Minute Shepherd’s Pie

Recipe courtesy Rachael Ray

Ingredients:
2 pounds potatoes, such as russet, peeled and cubed
2 tablespoons sour cream or softened cream cheese
1 large egg yolk
1/2 cup cream, for a lighter version substitute vegetable or chicken broth
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil, 1 turn of the pan
1 3/4 pounds ground beef
1 carrot, peeled and chopped
1 onion, chopped

Vegetable Fried Rice

Ingredients:
1 1/2 cups long-grain white rice
3/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
2 tablespoons light brown sugar
1 tablespoon white wine or rice vinegar
1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger
1 tablespoon peanut or olive oil
2 carrots, cut into matchstick-size strips
2 cups snow peas, cut into thirds
2 cups bean sprouts