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Title: Have you ate Shepard’s Pie or Cottage Pie?
Post by: ChrissyRyan on January 09, 2026, 09:40:54 PM
Have you ate Shepard's Pie or Cottage Pie?  Did you like it?

Cottage Pie is made with ground beef, I think Shepard's Pie I think is made with lamb.

Both have a meat layer with vegetable and potatoes on top, cooked in the oven.




Title: Re: Have you ate Shepard’s Pie or Cottage Pie?
Post by: big kim on January 10, 2026, 12:44:44 AM
Many times. Also made both. There are several regional variations on both. I'm a Lancastrian and we sometimes put cheese in the mashed potato  topping. We also like pickled red cabbage with them.
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Post by: Athena on January 10, 2026, 02:26:45 AM
I grew up knowing cottage pie as shepard's pie. It wasn't until fairly recently that I learned the difference. I've had both and actual shepards pie has a unique taste for me but both are good.
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Post by: Charlotte_Ringwood on January 10, 2026, 02:53:39 AM
Oh yesss and they both yummy. But if Worcester sauce in the cottage pie for me.
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Post by: davina61 on January 10, 2026, 03:35:25 AM
I make it with a Keema, Indian mince lamb and peas.
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Post by: Rochelle on January 10, 2026, 06:49:20 AM
Shepherd's pie yes.
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Post by: Charlotte_Ringwood on January 10, 2026, 09:01:18 AM
Quote from: davina61 on January 10, 2026, 03:35:25 AMI make it with a Keema, Indian mince lamb and peas.
Really love keema curries and nan breads too!
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Post by: Stottie Girl on February 08, 2026, 07:25:43 AM
Yeah Cottage pie for the win! Worcester sauce, cheese and breadcrumbs on top of the mash for me! Proper comfort food!

Easy to make, cheap and filling. It's a bit of a British staple. If you haven't tried it, do.
Title: Re: Have you ate Shepard’s Pie or Cottage Pie?
Post by: ChrissyRyan on February 08, 2026, 12:25:41 PM
Sounds good to me, I may give it a try one day!

Chrissy
Title: Re: Have you ate Shepard’s Pie or Cottage Pie?
Post by: Charlotte_Ringwood on February 08, 2026, 12:37:05 PM
My partner doesn't like mashed potato 😥
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Post by: Dawn Kellie on February 08, 2026, 12:38:05 PM
I've had what I assume is an American version of cottage pie. I enjoyed it greatly. 
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Post by: ChrissyRyan on February 08, 2026, 12:50:58 PM
I am getting hungry!

Title: Re: Have you ate Shepard’s Pie or Cottage Pie?
Post by: Stottie Girl on February 08, 2026, 01:09:08 PM
Quote from: Charlotte_Ringwood on Today at 12:37:05 PMMy partner doesn't like mashed potato 😥
It actually works well with Sweet Potato or swede mash! No need to miss out!
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Post by: Jillian-TG on February 08, 2026, 02:38:41 PM
My mother made really good cottage pie when she was alive. Brings back good memories