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Lucinda Scala Quinn’s Mad Hungry Shepherd’s Pie [RECIPE]

Shepherd's Pie
Lucinda Scala Quinn’s Mad Hungry Shepherd’s Pie (Photo by Jonathan Lovekin)

In his autobiography, Rolling Stones guitarist Keith Richards tells of cooking two things at home: bangers and mash (sausage and mashed potatoes), and shepherd’s pie. Here, I have co-opted his idea of doubling up on the onions by adding a bonus layer of chopped, raw onions between the cooked onion–meat mixture and the potatoes. Save on dishes by sautéing the meat mixture in the same oven-safe, deep skillet you will bake the pie in. Alternatively, sauté the meat in a skillet and assemble the pie in a separate casserole dish. Continue reading “Lucinda Scala Quinn’s Mad Hungry Shepherd’s Pie [RECIPE]”

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Round Bottom Pot Roast [RECIPE]

Round bottom pot roast
Pot roast is a traditional family favorite that never goes out of style. Serve it with a silky smooth gravy for extra flavor!
(Photo by Jathan Fink, Jadeworks Entertainment)

Heather and I both have memories of our mothers cooking pot roast for family dinner. It is the kind of meat-and-potatoes meal most men (and growing boys) crave, and our moms undoubtedly liked making it because this dish’s long cook time allowed them to multitask while the meal simmered on the stove. Economical and delicious, this recipe results in a juicy piece of meat that cuts like butter when it is finished cooking. Top it off with a rich, thick gravy and serve alongside mashed potatoes and veggies, and your family will undoubtedly come running long before you even call them to dinner.  Continue reading “Round Bottom Pot Roast [RECIPE]”

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