Winter comfort food

For some reason, I had completely forgotten about one of our cold-weather favorites: potpie. But tonight I was craving something warm, simple, and delicious, and that sounded like a winner. So, I chopped half a shallot (going light on onion taste and smell these days), sauteed it with a little pancetta and some butter... cooked in some flour to make a blonde roux... thinned it with a little cream, a little whole milk, and some of the liquid from the vegetables (diced and boiled carrots and butternut squash plus some frozen green beans)... seasoned the filling with a little garlic powder, onion powder, salt, pepper, and a pinch of mace... topped it all with a quick crust (flour, baking powder, salt, and heavy cream)... baked until crust was golden brown and filling was bubbly. Just what I was craving! Here's a link to a recipe that inspires me-- but remember that the point of potpie is to use whatever you have on hand. (Yep, this is another great way to repurpose leftovers!)

Vegetable Pot Pie from Barefoot Contessa Parties!
www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/ina-garten/vegetable-pot-pie-recipe/index.html