Vegan Bourguignon and Oven-Roasted Potatoes

Ingredients

• 500 g of mushrooms, Parisian or a mix of wild mushrooms for more flavor
• 2 large carrots (sliced)
• 2 stalks of celery (chopped)
• 1 large onion (minced)
• 2 cloves of garlic (minced)
• 2 tablespoons of wheat flour
• 350 ml of vegetable broth
• 300 ml of vegan red wine
• 2 tablespoons of tomato paste
• 2 bay leaves
• 1 sprig of fresh thyme (or 1 teaspoon of dried thyme)
• 2 tablespoons of cornstarch/Maïzena ((optional))
• 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil
• Salt
• black pepper
• Fresh parsley (chopped for garnish)
• Medium-sized potatoes ((varieties that roast well))
• Olive oil
• Sea salt
• Freshly ground black pepper
• Optional aromatic herbs of your choice: rosemary, thyme, oregano, etc.