[Sca-cooks] Shepherd's Pie

[lilinah at earthlink.net]

Here's what my English friend Rob said, when i asked about the 
Shepherd's Pie he made for our Cast Party:

>OK... I cheated and used a pre-packetted mix for the seasoning, etc...
>but.... i can definately give you a recipe (even though it doesnt have
>measures... i dont work like that)
>
>
>Filling
>Meat.... around 1lb ... mix of 50/50 lamb and beef mince
>Onions
>Garlic
>mustard powder (pinch)
>pepper & salt
>Carrots, a couple.. sliced into thin rounds
>peas... if you wish to throw them in... fresh are best
>leeks.. if you wish to throw them in, cut into rounds like carrots (i swear
>leeks are necessary)
>celery, a couple.. sliced again.
>
>you can substitute most any veg into the mix, but the carrots are necessary
>
>gravy
>meat stock
>salt (if stock isnt already salty)
>pepper
>thyme
>rosemary
>
>you can mix and match herbs here to suit your own taste.
>
>cook meat and veg in pan and put into a dish (any shape, but deeper is
>better) then pour gravy over.
>
>Topping
>I used mashed potatoe with cheese and parsley BUT
>i have also used mashed parsnip/turnip mix too & too.... just as yummy
>
>history.... god only knows... i think this one goes back as far as you can
>think, its just one of those cottage recipes that get passed down from
>generation to generation.
>
>hope this helps
>
>rob