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Cottage Pie

I get a pound of ground turkey—the light kind—and a pound of the dark kind for this recipe, but you could use beef or lamb. — Jane Leeves, Los Angeles, California

Slow-Cooked Shepherd’s Pie

Shepherd's pie is to the British as meat loaf is to Americans, so when I...

Quick Shepherd’s Pie

Shepherd’s Pie is great with leftover homemade mashed potatoes, but it’s tasty with ready-made mashed...

Shepherd’s Pies

When you need a real meat-and-potatoes fix, try this hearty layered casserole that blends from-scratch...

Hearty Meatless Shepherd’s Pie

Mushrooms, carrots, celery, peas and potatoes pack this full-flavored meal-maker. In fact, you’ll never even...

French Onion Turkey Shepherd’s Pie

In this healthier version of a traditional recipe, I punch up the flavor of turkey...

Biscuit-Topped Shepherd’s Pies

Here’s a moist, hearty, comforting and cozy meal-in-one to warm your family on chilly fall...

Shepherd’s Pie Bake

For a real meat-and-potatoes meal, try this satisfying layered casserole. It's easy to assemble with...

Chili Cottage Pie

This filling cottage pie is super simple and loaded with flavor. The kids love to...

Sausage Florentine Shepherd’s Pie

In this Italian take on traditional shepherd’s pie, sausage takes the place of ground beef...

Lamb Shepherd’s Pie

This is what I call "comfort food". My grandmother used to make it.

Butternut Squash, Cauliflower & Beef Shepherd’s Pie

I love to get creative with classic dishes, such as this colorful version of shepherd's...

Skillet Shepherd’s Pie

This is the best shepherd's pie recipe I've ever tasted. It's very quick to make,...

Baked Shepherd’s Casserole

Now that all my kids are grown and most are married, they still often come...

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