The Lord Is Thy Shepherd

[PAG]

Given that it's Easter, only appropriate that yesterday's leftovers were transformed into ecclesiastical Shepherds Pies.

Having put some lamb slices aside for sandwiches, I ground the remainder in a processor, then into a wok dribbled with olive oil to warm through.



Then put the leftover carrots, parsnips, onion etc through the processor and added them to the lamb.



Added some leftover red wine sauce and some newly made up beef stock and let it cook for a few minutes before putting it into 3 different sized dishes. Then put them into the fridge to cool before starting the potato.



The amount of potato needed for the mash topping was a guesstimate given the different sizes of dishes etc. Anyway, went ahead with what I thought would be enough, and once cooked, drained them and left them in the saucepan covered with a tea towel to catch the steam. This helps getting the potato as dry as possible before adding the butter etc so you don't end up with a sloppy mess. After 10 minutes, I mashed them with some butter and whipping cream and seasoned with ground pepper. I also add a raw egg to my mash as it gives an extra bit of richness.





Thankfully, I'd guesstimated right for the potato topping.



Topped all three dishes with grated Cheddar, then into the oven.



About 50 minutes at 180 C and ready to rock.





Once cool, one will go in the fridge for tomorrow, the other two into the freezer for whenever. There's about six decent portions in total.

[tomcat]

...christ-on-a-stick might be more appropriate...

...however, your effort also looks fit for a resurrection...

[David48atTD]

Great work there PAG ... hope the Family appreciate them and wolf them down ... I know I would.

[jabir]

Good show; whatever you do/did for a living, you missed your calling to the kitchen.

[kmart]

Nice one, PAG. Looks 'do-able' as well. Might have a go at that myself later this week.

[VocalNeal]

Next thread? Cottaging For Beginners.

[Saint Willy]

Nice one, PAG. Looks 'do-able' as well.

Jaysus, Mary and Joseph.

Next in the series of 'do-able' cooking recipes

How to cook toast.

How to boil an egg.

How to make a vegemite sandwich.

[panama hat]

Jaysus, Mary and Joseph.

Wash your mouth out . . . you don't blaspheme!!!

How to cook toast.

How to boil an egg.

How to make a vegemite sandwich.

Hmmm . . . does PAG have a how-to-guide?

[kmart]

Jaysus, Mary and Joseph.

Next in the series of 'do-able' cooking recipes

How to cook toast.

How to boil an egg.

How to make a vegemite sandwich.

The sarcasm is a little overcooked.

Compared to Yorkshire Puddings, I meant.

[OhOh]

Yummy.

some newly made up beef stock

No lamb stock cubes available or preference?

[PAG]

Yummy.



No lamb stock cubes available or preference?

Have to remember, had already moistened the lamb/veg mix with the left over red wine sauce, with the beef stock just adding that difference in flavour. To be honest, enjoy though I do a decent roast dinner, I enjoy even more turning the left overs into something like this. All the flavours and textures have matured and melded into something on a different level. A meal that keeps on giving, and the ultimate in comfort food.