I am always astonished to hear people say they don’t like British food. Somehow, British food has acquired a reputation it most certainly does not deserve. One of the things I miss the most about the UK is the food- hearty winter vegetables, sausages, potatoes, onions. Last night I made one of my all-time favorite British dishes, Cottage Pie, for some friends.
Cottage Pie is the same thing as Shephard’s pie, only it uses beef instead of lamb or mutton. It’s sort of like a cassarole- it’s meat and veggies and sauce/gravy on the bottom, and mashed potatoes on the top, all baked in the oven until the potatoes are crispy and brown. It’s beautiful in its simplicity and a perfect dish for the cold season. I threw in some pumpkin (of course) and topped it with Worcestershire sauce and black pepper, and I was happily satisfied with the result. I love food.
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