When something works, but also doesn't

Can I just start off by saying, I've definitely had my fair share of flops and almost there's in the past few weeks. Super humbling you guys lol but every time something doesn't work, it's an opportunity to learn. It also means I've definitely had some time to play in the kitchen which is always a good thing.

At first glance, this gorgeous, golden crusted pot pie looks like a winner, doesn't it? In almost every way, it most certainly was. I think this one stung because the filling / crust were delicious, but there was one small flaw that I couldn't overlook which made it impossible for me to post this as a successful recipe. What happened you ask? I overcooked the potatoes....that minor detail derailed the entire recipe you guys. I also forgot to add the mixed vegetables until I had already prepared the crust for the top which was especially annoying. At that point however, I already knew I had messed up so I wasn't any more upset lol

If you look at the picture on your left, it's unfortunately obvious that I overcooked the taters. I boiled them for a couple minutes too long and by the time I started heating them in the skillet, they started mashing as I moved them around. To say I was ticked would be an understatement as I had just butchered another recipe that ended up hitting the trash lol

I decided to continue anyways and topped the skillet off with my puff pastry sheet. I trimmed the edges and used that to fill in the sides the pastry didn't quite cover. I brushed the entire thing with an egg wash, sliced it in the center to allow steam toe scape, and shoved it in the oven to bake until gorgeously golden. After some time, it came out in all of its golden glory and I cracked my way through the crust to serve myself up a piece.

When I took my first taste, I was super disappointed that the potatoes were overcooked because the flavour was kind of exactly what I had expected. Creamy, comforting, and especially delish with that golden pastry crust. Man was I conflicted about this one. It tasted absolutely delicious, but the fact that the filling turned to mash meant that this wasn't entirely a success. Worst of all, when I heated the leftovers up in the oven the following night, I actually enjoyed it even more than I did the day prior. What a bummer that it was so delicious, but technically incorrect. I wouldn't post a recipe that didn't work the way I intended, even if it was delicious.

So that's that. I will 100% give this another go without overcooking the potatoes and then share it with you guys. Like I said, super delicious but just technically incorrect. It happens, especially in my kitchen lol

HAPPY VEG