Shepherd's pie

Shepherd’s pie is a classic British dish which pretty much everyone I’ve ever met has their own way of making. This is my way which I’ve kept really simple and I reckon you can’t go wrong with it.

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Vegetarian shepherd's pie with Cheddar and lentils

Lentils are a great alternative to mince when making a shepherd’s pie. A little bit of cheese bumps up your protein intake and also adds a great bit of extra flavour.

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Lamb stew with a mash topping

Turn your stew into a posh and meaty kinda shepherd’s pie by adding a lovely topping of mashed potato.

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Fish pie

You can use whatever fish you like in this pie, making it as luxurious as you want it to be. If you like your fish pie to be creamy, feel free to add a few tablespoons of crème fraîche to the fish.

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A consistently good gravy

A killer gravy is an essential part of any roast dinner. To ensure a heavenly gravy every time you need two things: a vegetable trivet, the layer of vegetables in the bottom of your roasting tray; and the juices from a roasted piece of good-quality meat.

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