Mince pies, once baked, will keep for a few days in an air-tight tin but the bottoms may become soggy. You can make the pastry ahead and freeze it for up to a month so it's ready to roll when you are.

Put the mince into your ovenproof dish, top evenly with the mash and ruffle the mash with a fork. Dot with butter. Bake the shepherd’s pie for 25-30 minutes, until the top is starting to colour ...

Give an everyday classic a makeover with venison mince. Rich with red wine, this dish is smart enough for casual suppers with friends. For this recipe you will need a 3 litre/5 pint ovenproof dish.

Properly made though, it’s a real delight because the tender lamb mince makes a divinely melting dish with a sweet, rich ...

Everyone loves cottage pie, especially in the cooler months! This scalloped potato version is both cheesy and comforting and even sneaks in some veggies too. Serve alongside a green salad or ...

Cumberland pie is a classic U.K. dish, but despite its confectionery title ... the "shepherd" name), and cottage pie is made with beef mince, Cumberland pie can be made with lamb, beef, or ...

Mary Berry’s beef pie is ... a round dish and then arrange the baked aubergine slices on top. Then spread the cream cheese mixture over the aubergines and top with the remaining mince.

Heat the oil and add the onions and cook for 10 minutes to slightly brown. Add the mince and break up well Cook until all the moisture has evaporated and the mince starts to brown in the oil and ...

It’s the ultimate winter comfort food, the humble Shepherd’s Pie! But Phil Vickery has a clever ... Then, add the onions, mince, and lentils and break up well. 3. Cook until all the moisture ...

Preheat the oven to 220C/fan 200C/gas mark 7. Meanwhile, roll out the pastry and cut out a lid and a strip for the lip of the pie dish. Pluck out the bay leaves from the casserole dish and stir in ...