My shepherd's pie

[StirBlue]

When I was growing up, it seemed like we had cream style corn as a side dish at every meal. My sister was dating a guy who visited her at our house and was always invited for dinner. One day, he simply said "I hate corn." It was like my sister just sat there staring at him until somebody passed him the green beans.
After that, no matter what the two of them disagreed about, it was always his fault because he did not like corn! lol

[goboenomo]

Haha!
I don't eat at my girlfriend house much now that she's at school. But it may come. Well, maybe instead of saying it. I'll hint it, but taking less and less each time until it comes to a point when I offer to make real mashed potatoes instead!

[Shunka]

Gobo, just because the two of you are going together does not mean that both of you have to eat the very same things!! My hubby likes many things that I won't eat but I fix it for him and something else that I like. She more than likely was attracted to you for some of your differences; if you change completely over to her way, you will become boring to her after awhile. Just keep that in mind.

[boufa06]

Aptly said, Shunka!!

[goboenomo]

Originally Posted by Shunka

Gobo, just because the two of you are going together does not mean that both of you have to eat the very same things!! My hubby likes many things that I won't eat but I fix it for him and something else that I like. She more than likely was attracted to you for some of your differences; if you change completely over to her way, you will become boring to her after awhile. Just keep that in mind.

I have reasons

Sometimes her parents will make too much for her to eat. So she asks me to help.
Sometimes they dont know I'm coming and they don't have enough of all the other side dishes.

But for the most part, I'm just a hungry guy.

[Lynan]

Kimbaby, the combination of meat, cheese and corn topped with potatos sounds great! Never thought of adding corn.

A question to you all....do you have such a thing as Cottage Pie in the States? I ask because here in sheep country ( New Zealand) a Shepherds Pie is with lamb and a Cottage Pie with beef. Whats in a name, I know ...but I am interested if any of you do a lamb one.

[StirBlue]

This thing with the mashed potatoes on top is not a shepherds pie at all. This dish was started sometime in the 1930's as an economical way to feed a large family. It is commonly known as a casserole. I don't know who started calling it a shepherds pie but that has been coined over the past 10-15 years.
I know that there are two types of shepherds pie, one with lamb and vegetables and one with vegetables only. The cottage pie has roast beef and vegetables. They are both baked in a pie crust with a crust topping. The chicken pie can sometimes have a biscuit topping.
For some reason we now have the pot pie (chicken, turkey, beef) which is most similar to a shepherds pie.
I do so love these pies as I am very fond of the crust.

[Aria]

Kim thanks for your Shepherds Pie. The basic is there. Everyone can make the adjustments they prefer. Sometimes you may have leftover mashed potatoes. These will work. Cheese...your choice. The whole idea is GRAND.
We need to be reminded of some suggestions for preparing. You have done this well. Thanks again.

[kimbaby]

Originally Posted by Aria

Kim thanks for your Shepherds Pie. The basic is there. Everyone can make the adjustments they prefer. Sometimes you may have leftover mashed potatoes. These will work. Cheese...your choice. The whole idea is GRAND.
We need to be reminded of some suggestions for preparing. You have done this well. Thanks again.

very well put

[NYBrit]

I have to have real potatoes. I can't stand the taste of that instant stuff.
I have to say that shepherds pie recipe does look good. I'm going to have to try that. Only trouble is I'll have to make TWO! My wife is a vegetarian so I'll have to make one for me and one for her!