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ducky wrote:

am having shepards pie tomorrow

Now..theres an idea Ducky Shall it be shepherds pie...or...cottage pie xxxx decisions,decisions xxxx:)

Ducky..you saying that...Ive just prepared a Cottage Pie..with cheese on top of the mash mmmmmmm xxxx;) :side: :side:

love cottage pie with cheese on top
dont have shepards pie much we picked up the wrong mince meat lol ;)xxx

:side: what is this smilie suppose to convay to ppl I understand the rest but not this one xx

ducky wrote:

love cottage pie with cheese on top
dont have shepards pie much we picked up the wrong mince meat lol ;)xxx

:side: what is this smilie suppose to convay to ppl I understand the rest but not this one xx

Someone just eaten a Shepherds Pie maybe....I must admit ..the Cottage Pie was the best Ive made...used low fat Aberdeen Angus mince,leak,onion,beef stock,pear cider ( for a touch of lightness),thickened with flour...King Edwards Pots.....mashed and creamed with butter and milk......all topped off with large amounts of grated mature cheddar xxx mmmmmmmmmmm sorry..forgot the carrots were added xxxx

most of my family cooke it like my dad . we quickly fry the mincemeat and onions add gravy leave to simmer for awhile, then put mash potato on top, grate cheese over it and stick it in oven to brown of
my dad bless him alwas said a cottage pie or shepards pie should not have anythink else added to it, veg should be added to the plate
your sounds nice tho Tony, not sure about pear cider xxx

Much the same process...but I prefer carrots in it...The Pear cider lift it a bit and adds a touch of sweetness ....Also add loads of black pepper during cooking xxxxx;)

Would anyone like to exchange recipes?

I can give you recipes for Chocolate cake, apple pie, biscuits, cuppcakes etc.

xxx

I live on my own and since then I have gradually got into cooking in a big way. That would be from reaing recipies & waching tv programmes. I would like to cook from fresh every night eventually, as I finid it more rewarding.

Havinig said that, I still have my lazy moments where I can't be bothered and just stick something in the oven and trun it on. Lol!

My Husband and I are into baking bread and rolls after buying a bread maker. It's amazing the difference when you bake it yourself, and these so many different types of bread and rolls you can make. These a whole new world of breads and rolls to explore!!

BUBBADOG14 wrote: My Husband and I are into baking bread and rolls after buying a bread maker. It's amazing the difference when you bake it yourself, and these so many different types of bread and rolls you can make. These a whole new world of breads and rolls to explore!!

I bet! I used to make bread at school as it was a part of my final year project. Haven't really done any baking since I left though! I am more into herbs and spices nowadays. Have a passion for "HOT" food!

I love to make home baked bread, but I cannot knead it. I purchased a mixer that will do up to 15 lbs of dough (so it says). I haven't tested it to that level, but it is amazing. I have also purchased baker's yeast rather than those packets you buy and have to "proof" in water first. Just toss it in. Fantastic! I can bake a fantastic loaf, rub a little flour on my face and look like I've been slaving all day!