harrycatcat1 Posted November 29, 2022 Report Share Posted November 29, 2022 Reduced price beef mince Β£1.50 Onion 15p Reduced price potatoes 28p Carrots 45p from Tesco (robbers) Grated cheese Red LeicesterΒ This will last us 2 meals for two. It looks dry but it wasnβt π€πππ Β Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldypigeonpopper Posted November 29, 2022 Report Share Posted November 29, 2022 Hello, looks nice Harry, one of my favourite meals, π I agree on Tesco π, Aldi opens here on the 18th so with that and Lidl I will not be doing much shopping at Tesco π€π Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harrycatcat1 Posted November 29, 2022 Author Report Share Posted November 29, 2022 33 minutes ago, oldypigeonpopper said: Hello, looks nice Harry, one of my favourite meals, π I agree on Tesco π, Aldi opens here on the 18th so with that and Lidl I will not be doing much shopping at Tesco π€π I like Aldi π πΒ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Walker570 Posted November 29, 2022 Report Share Posted November 29, 2022 Looks good Harry and like your cottage pie we have two more meals left for tomorow out of our shepherds pie. Yep, we are Aldi fans and have four stores within a six mile radius . Β A bit off subject but saves a separate thread...Fox biscuits, not cheap but superb quality. The Millionair ones are awesome. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave at kelton Posted November 29, 2022 Report Share Posted November 29, 2022 You didnβt price the cheeseππ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harrycatcat1 Posted November 29, 2022 Author Report Share Posted November 29, 2022 1 hour ago, Dave at kelton said: You didnβt price the cheeseππ Well I didn't price itΒ on purpose as I was being extravagant and it goes against the grain ππ€£π€£π€£π€£πππ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave at kelton Posted November 29, 2022 Report Share Posted November 29, 2022 17 minutes ago, harrycatcat1 said: Well I didn't price itΒ on purpose as I was being extravagant and it goes against the grain ππ€£π€£π€£π€£πππ There is no place for extravagance on this forum. You should be ashamed of yourself. We are in the depths of recession you know!ππ Some poor beggar has given up a days shooting so he can put cheese on top of his tatties. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gameking Posted November 30, 2022 Report Share Posted November 30, 2022 HC That looks very nice- I have never thought of putting cheese on top ? Β Is this some sort of regional variation ? - serious question. ( I am from Lancashire originally)Β but did live in Derby for about 7 years - do not recall ever having been served cottage pie with cheese topping . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miki Posted November 30, 2022 Report Share Posted November 30, 2022 Nor me - from Warwicks .... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnfromUK Posted November 30, 2022 Report Share Posted November 30, 2022 A bit of grated extra strong cheddar makes a nice topping, and even just a bit of melted butter on top of the mash makes a lovely crispy top in a very hot oven or under a grill. Another 'variation' with the mash part is a bit of either horseradish, or grainy mustard mixed in when making the mash. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
London Best Posted November 30, 2022 Report Share Posted November 30, 2022 1 hour ago, Gameking said: HC That looks very nice- I have never thought of putting cheese on top ? Β Is this some sort of regional variation ? - serious question. ( I am from Lancashire originally)Β but did live in Derby for about 7 years - do not recall ever having been served cottage pie with cheese topping . We live close to Derby and my wife was born there. She likes to put cheese topping on cottage pie. My mother was from Notts and never did this.Β I hate cheese! So half our cottage pie has cheese, the other half doesnβt. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davewh100 Posted November 30, 2022 Report Share Posted November 30, 2022 did a nice cottage pie at the weekend but did a root mash, but looks very nice harry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gameking Posted November 30, 2022 Report Share Posted November 30, 2022 1 hour ago, London Best said: We live close to Derby and my wife was born there. She likes to put cheese topping on cottage pie. My mother was from Notts and never did this.Β I hate cheese! So half our cottage pie has cheese, the other half doesnβt. LB Thank you me duckΒ Β π Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave-G Posted November 30, 2022 Report Share Posted November 30, 2022 The wife says there is usually a bunch of wimin waiting for the reduced price trolley roll out most afternoons at Tesco. The wimin fight to get what they want and its usually stripped out of all but that which few people want. I've never heard of cheese on top either' - that reminds me of the regional variations of jam or cream on top. :-) Β Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harrycatcat1 Posted November 30, 2022 Author Report Share Posted November 30, 2022 Thanks for the kind replies,Β with regards to the cheese, I just thought it would be good as I've always done it. I also put a spoonful of colmans English mustard in the mash and butter of course π π πΒ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Agriv8 Posted November 30, 2022 Report Share Posted November 30, 2022 (edited) No cheese in Yorkshire but do add frozen peas and a dash of Hendersonβs and half a bottle of ale ! Agriv8 ps proper time of year for cottage pie ! tonights cottage pieΒ Β Edited November 30, 2022 by Agriv8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harrycatcat1 Posted December 1, 2022 Author Report Share Posted December 1, 2022 10 hours ago, Agriv8 said: No cheese in Yorkshire but do add frozen peas and a dash of Hendersonβs and half a bottle of ale ! Agriv8 ps proper time of year for cottage pie ! tonights cottage pieΒ Β πππππππππ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gameking Posted December 1, 2022 Report Share Posted December 1, 2022 10 hours ago, Agriv8 said: No cheese in Yorkshire but do add frozen peas and a dash of Hendersonβs and half a bottle of ale ! Agriv8 ps proper time of year for cottage pie ! tonights cottage pieΒ π Β That looks excellent ( for a Yorkshire manΒ π)Β I have never tried Henderson's sauce but use Lea and Perrins Worcestershire sauce and Colman's English mustard in mine. I also note that you put in peas and ale, I never put any vegetables in either cottage pie made with beef mince or shepherd's pie made with lamb mince plus I use a lot of venison mince, vegetables are always served on the side. Many people do of course put carrots or peas in . I suppose that is a regional variation like Lancashire hotpot, everyone has their own recipe probably from mothers and grandmothers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnfromUK Posted December 1, 2022 Report Share Posted December 1, 2022 2 minutes ago, Gameking said: I suppose that is a regional variation like Lancashire hotpot One variation I can think of on Shepherds or Cottage pie is Cumberland pie.Β That had the meat section in 'chunks' rather than minced. There are so many variations you can do.Β Other favourites of mine are to add to the beef based mince filling some tomato (either tinned, or puree), some peppers, chillies, mushrooms, even a little garlic etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Agriv8 Posted December 1, 2022 Report Share Posted December 1, 2022 2 hours ago, Gameking said: That looks excellent ( for a Yorkshire manΒ π)Β I have never tried Henderson's sauce but use Lea and Perrins Worcestershire sauce and Colman's English mustard in mine. I also note that you put in peas and ale, I never put any vegetables in either cottage pie made with beef mince or shepherd's pie made with lamb mince plus I use a lot of venison mince, vegetables are always served on the side. Many people do of course put carrots or peas in . I suppose that is a regional variation like Lancashire hotpot, everyone has their own recipe probably from mothers and grandmothers Gameking - often left in oven to cook on timer so more a case of 1 pot meal - nothing better that getting in the door to warm house and waft of a cooked hearty tea just about ready in the oven. kettle on and cup of tea ( wine or beer after cuppa with tea !! ) ! Onion, carrot and celery ( all finely chopped and softened before browning the mince )Β had a venison cottage pie in an Italian up the dales once it was flipping Β sublime, the young lady serving noted the dog whistle that rarely leaves my neck ( false of habit ) asked if I had a working dog ? and suggested if I liked trying game I may like to try the local venison cottage pie ! trying to remember the blooming name of the place or where it was !!! Agriv8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harrycatcat1 Posted December 1, 2022 Author Report Share Posted December 1, 2022 2 hours ago, JohnfromUK said: Β Other favourites of mine are to add to the beef based mince filling some tomato (either tinned, or puree), some peppers, chillies, mushrooms, even a little garlic etc. Good ideas for next time ππππ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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