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Shepherd’s & Cottage Pies from both sides of the Pond

February 4, 2021February 18, 2021AnalysisLeave a comment

Let’s start by making one distinction very clear. Shepherd’s Pie is made with lamb. Not lamb or beef. Cottage Pie is made with beef. Simple, but it needs to be understood. That distinction is not always made clear, especially on the American side of the pond. Beyond that, there are differences in flavorings and...

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Cottage Pie with an American Twist

February 3, 2021February 4, 2021RecipeLeave a comment

My research into Cottage Pie and Shepherd’s Pie found that the basic thread is the same whether the intended audience is in the U.S. or the U.K. A meat stew, likely with some vegetables and covered with mashed potatoes. A complete meal in a dish. However, off of this theme, some interesting differences are...