2019-11-01 Canadian Living

PHOTOGRAPHY TAN GO

FOOD STYLING MICHELLE DIAMOND

PROP STYLING CAROLINE SIMON

COOK & EAT shepherd’s pie

In large pot of salted water, bring potatoes to

boil; reduce heat and simmer until potatoes

are tender, about 20 minutes. Remove from

heat; drain well. Add milk and butter; mash

until smooth. Stir in parsley; add salt and

pepper to taste. Set aside.

Tofu & Corn Filling Meanwhile, heat oil in

large saucepan over medium-high heat. Add

garlic, onion and celery; cook, stirring, until

softened, about 5 minutes.

Add tofu; cook, stirring, until tofu starts to

brown, about 5 minutes. Add tamari sauce;

cook for 1 minute, scraping up brown bits.

Preheat oven to 375°F. Spread tofu mix-

ture over bottom of 12-inch ovenproof skillet;

press down with back of lightly greased

spoon to cover evenly. Layer Creamed Corn,

corn, and mashed potatoes over top, spread-

ing to cover evenly. Sprinkle butter cubes

over potatoes. Sprinkle with paprika, and salt

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bling, about 30 minutes. Broil for 2 minutes.

Serve with chutney (if using). (Make-ahead:

Let cool; cover and refrigerate for up to

2 days or freeze for up to 2 months.)

PER EACH OF 6 SERVINGS about 340 cal, 15 g pro, 12 g total fat

(5 g sat. fat), 43 g carb (4 g dietary fibre, 3 g sugar), 15 mg chol,

725 mg sodium.

comfort

food

The perfect

TOFU SHEPHERD’S PIE

MAKES 4 TO 6 SERVINGS

HANDS-ON TIME 20 MINUTES

TOTAL TIME 1¼ HOURS

6 Russet or yellow potatoes, peeled

and cubed (about 1 kg)

½ cup 1% milk

2 tbsp unsalted butter

2 tbsp finely chopped fresh parsley

salt and pepper

Tofu & Corn Filling

1 tbsp olive oil

1 clove garlic, minced

1 onion, finely chopped

2 ribs celery, diced

1 210 g pkg smoked tofu, sliced

½ 400 g pkg block extra-firm tofu,

drained and patted dry, broken

in 1-inch pieces

¼ cup tamari sauce

1 cup Homemade Creamed Corn

(recipe follows)

1 cup frozen corn, thawed

1 tbsp unsalted butter, cut into small cubes

¼ tsp paprika

salt and pepper

chutney (optional)

Cooler temperatures

call for hearty, satisfying

meals. Shepherd’s pie

fits the bill—and as these

recipes prove, there’s

one for every taste.