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Winter Vegetable Shepherd’s Pie
We seem to eat for comfort during the holidays...but comfort foods aren't necessarily healthy. To make a classic comfort food dish more healthy, I came up with this lovely take: turkey shepherd's pie. It's perfect for putting out on your holiday buffet table. —Ann Sheehy, Lawrence, Massachusetts
Southwest-Style Shepherd’s Pie
I was born in Montreal and lived in New England and the Southwest, so I’ve merged these influences into recipes...
Cottage Pie
I get a pound of ground turkey—the light kind—and a pound of the dark kind for this recipe, but you...
Butternut Squash, Cauliflower & Beef Shepherd’s Pie
I love to get creative with classic dishes, such as this colorful version of shepherd's pie. Adding squash and cauliflower...
Spicy Shepherd’s Pie
Taco seasoning adds zip to this hearty main dish. It's easy to top with instant mashed potatoes, which I stir...
Farmhouse Pork and Apple Pie
I've always loved pork and apples together, and this recipe combines them nicely to create a comforting main dish. It...
Quick Shepherd’s Pie
Shepherd’s Pie is great with leftover homemade mashed potatoes, but it’s tasty with ready-made mashed potatoes from the grocery store,...
French Onion Turkey Shepherd’s Pie
In this healthier version of a traditional recipe, I punch up the flavor of turkey with caramelized onions and brandy,...
Shepherd’s Pies
When you need a real meat-and-potatoes fix, try this hearty layered casserole that blends from-scratch mashed potatoes with cream cheese...
Chili Cottage Pie
This filling cottage pie is super simple and loaded with flavor. The kids love to help layer it up. —Jacob...
Barbecue Shepherd’s Pie
Have a wholesome meal even on hectic nights. I like to add leftover veggies, like green beans, sweet potatoes or...
Sausage Florentine Shepherd’s Pie
In this Italian take on traditional shepherd’s pie, sausage takes the place of ground beef (or lamb), and spinach replaces...
Biscuit-Topped Shepherd’s Pies
Here’s a moist, hearty, comforting and cozy meal-in-one to warm your family on chilly fall days. No ramekins? Just spoon...
Speedy Shepherd’s Pie
Turn mashed potatoes and a few pantry staples into cozy comfort food. This recipe is really flexible, so if you...
Sweet Potato Shepherd’s Pie
As a child, shepherd's pie was one of my favorites. But now, having cut white potatoes out of our diet,...
Two-Tater Shepherd’s Pie
I love shepherd's pie, but our oldest son, Andrew, doesn't like some of the ingredients. So I adjusted my recipe...
Classic Cottage Pie
Cottage pie is a combination of ground lamb or beef with mashed potatoes, topped with a bubbling layer of cheese...
Baked Shepherd’s Casserole
Now that all my kids are grown and most are married, they often come home for Sunday dinner, and this...
Pork Shepherd’s Pie
Of all the shepherd's pie recipes I've tried through the years, this version is my favorite. Although I live alone,...
Lamb Shepherd’s Pie
This is what I call "comfort food". My grandmother used to make it.
Chicken Shepherd’s Pie
Warm up your family with this easy mashed-potato-topped casserole featuring tender chicken, sweet corn and sugar snap peas in a...
French Onion Shepherd’s Pie
This hearty casserole has all of the rich flavor of the French onion soup my family loves. The cheese-topped mashed...
Shepherd’s Pie
Instead of using a pastry crust, this recipe creates a savory crust with mashed potatoes. The bacon flavor in the...
Simple Shepherd’s Pie
If I know my day will be hectic, I'll pull the meat mixture for this convenient, family-pleasing pie out of...
Best Shepherd’s Pie
This is the best shepherds pie recipe I've ever had, and it comes from a friend who was a whiz...
Slow-Cooked Shepherd’s Pie
Shepherd's pie is to the British as meat loaf is to Americans, so when I was a young child living...
Skillet Shepherd’s Pie
This is the best shepherd's pie recipe I've ever tasted. It's very quick to make, and I usually have most—if...
Hamburger Shepherd’s Pie
Transform leftovers into a light but filling one-dish meal sized for two. Elaine Williams of Surrey, British Columbia shows you...