Reviewed: Nov. 24, 2009

Absolutely delicious! . I agree with a previous reviewer that the carrots, and celery should be sautéed briefly before being added to the gravy mixture, to bring out their flavor. . I used about seven Tbsp. of all purpose flour instead of buying rice flour, and that worked perfectly. . Don't skimp on the crust by using refrigerator crust - make a great homemade crust to really complement this hearty, delicious dish!

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Mandy

Reviewed: Aug. 2, 2009

Great recipe, I didn't follow the recipe exact, and just threw the veggies in a wok with oil, cooked a few minutes, added some water, definitely not as much as the recipe calls for, added the soy, as well as some veggie paste for extra flavor, and toward the end I thickened it with a few tablespoons of AP flour, you know by the thickness when it is done, it should be pretty thick, and not runny... I added the potatoes to the mix last right before I filled the pie. Include corn in the recipe, it gives the pie an extra element, good stuff, if I had peas I would have added them too. I will definitely do this recipe again.

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sugarplum9085

Cooking Level: Expert

Living In: Williamsport, Pennsylvania, USA

Reviewed: Mar. 16, 2009

Delicious! I used criminis instead of shiitakes, but I think next time I might use a wild mushroom mix for fun. I'll also salt the gravy. I caramelized the onions, and next time I'll add more. I also used fresh herbs. Nice and hearty, and fairly easy!

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KymInNM

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Home Town: Central Point, Oregon, USA

Living In: Santa Fe, New Mexico, USA

Reviewed: Feb. 24, 2009

I thought this was missing something. It just tasted bland to me. I was expecting a stronger mushroom taste or something. I also didn't care for the consistency of it. It isn't that it tasted bad...it just was to bland for me. I certainly am going to eat the rest of it but I doubt I will make it again.

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susanslomski

Reviewed: Feb. 12, 2009

Delicious. There was too much filling, but it didn't matter because I had devoured the extra filling before the pie was even ready. As always, I use my trusty pie crust recipe from this site (pie crust IV). This recipe is definitely a keeper.

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Nikki

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Home Town: Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA

Living In: Brooklyn, New York, USA

Reviewed: Dec. 20, 2008

Delicious! family loved it

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goshenite

Reviewed: Dec. 19, 2008

I am a vegetarian and live off of stir fried veggies. I believe the best way to make this work is to pre-fry all the veggies so their best flavor comes through. This was a huge hit at my potluck and I'm making it for Christmas this year! Gruyere cheese, sherry, broth and cornstarch are my additions to make it lovely and so, so flavorful. To die for! -Fry the onions in the olive oil until they start to carmelize. -Add the carrots and celery and cook for about 5 minutes. -Add all the mushrooms and stir-fry together with the other veggies until they are all browned, tender, and fragrant. If the carrots and celery are still a little too firm, they'll soften as the pie bakes. -Add 1/2 C Sherry and the tamari. Whisk in about 1 T cornstarch (as you would the rice flour) and simmer until the mixture starts the thicken and bubble. -At this point, add the potatoes and whisk in as much veggie stock as you need to reach a desirable consistency. -Grate in about a 1/4 C Gruyere cheese! The filling is done. Prepare the pie as you would according to the recipe. Grate a little gruyere cheese over the top before popping it into the oven and you will be in heaven!

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CHOOCHOOMCYUMMY

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Home Town: Phoenix, Arizona, USA

Living In: Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA

Reviewed: Dec. 11, 2008

Followed the recipe as written and indeed there was a lot of extra filling. But that was okay because I just put that in a casserole dish for leftovers. The vegetarians at my Thanksgiving dinner really enjoyed this. Would be better with homemade crust if you think you can handle that!

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Libby

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Home Town: Rosemount, Minnesota, USA

Living In: Eau Claire, Wisconsin, USA

Reviewed: Nov. 27, 2008

Sorry, but although this turned out right texture-wise, my family and I all thought it was missing some taste. Perhaps more salt and spices would have given this more flavor. This was the first pot pie that I've tasted before, but it just seemed bland.

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toothfairy

Reviewed: Mar. 18, 2008

This is a great recipe. I have made it a few times... I usually double the recipe and put half in a 9x9" dish then top with a sheet of puff pastry. I freeze the other half to use with the rest of the puff pastry at another time! I also add a few dashes of worcestershire sauce to the gravy mixture.

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