tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1625835970797307834.post132542177135652789..comments2024-03-16T03:26:10.413+10:00Comments on a hopeful nature: Meat-Free Shepherd's PieMeghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11573371198907761962noreply@blogger.comBlogger28125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1625835970797307834.post-36191702702940239292018-10-09T19:11:39.212+10:002018-10-09T19:11:39.212+10:00I borrowed the cookbook from the local library, Ka...I borrowed the cookbook from the local library, Kathy. Lots of recipes I'd like to try. Meg:)Meghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11573371198907761962noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1625835970797307834.post-40573133712336255922018-10-09T18:47:59.009+10:002018-10-09T18:47:59.009+10:00I've got their cook book as well...I have foll...I've got their cook book as well...I have followed their blog and story for a couple of years and I love hearing about their life and farm.Kathyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13278810299840471966noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1625835970797307834.post-2684231039441842242018-10-09T16:45:59.997+10:002018-10-09T16:45:59.997+10:00It sounds like your Mexican Beef is very versatile...It sounds like your Mexican Beef is very versatile, Laura Jean. Extra veg and beans are a great source of extra nutrition in meals. Yum! Meg:)Meghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11573371198907761962noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1625835970797307834.post-28234216259266630522018-10-09T14:12:10.521+10:002018-10-09T14:12:10.521+10:00this is a popular one around here in the cooler mo...this is a popular one around here in the cooler months too - generally packed with plenty of veg, lentils and just a little leftover roast lamb to add that extra flavour. <br />mexican beef is getting a workout here lately. I do a big batch in the slow cooker and it features weekly - chilli con carne, nachos, tacos, mexican bowls, stuffed spuds...you name it. Always packed with whatever veg is onGrow Gather Enjoyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08577014124622303646noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1625835970797307834.post-22044385079702589762018-10-08T09:14:43.059+10:002018-10-08T09:14:43.059+10:00It's really tasty, Bless. My hubby was surpris...It's really tasty, Bless. My hubby was surprised that there was no meat in it after he'd polished off his serve! Meg:)Meghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11573371198907761962noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1625835970797307834.post-74918308300558307942018-10-08T08:16:54.697+10:002018-10-08T08:16:54.697+10:00I've had shepherd's pie with meat, but not...I've had shepherd's pie with meat, but not a meatless version. Looks delicious!Blesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16369267622517848850noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1625835970797307834.post-75595550853077100042018-10-07T19:41:20.093+10:002018-10-07T19:41:20.093+10:00I find tinned lentils and chick peas are good to h...I find tinned lentils and chick peas are good to have on standby in my pantry if I've forgotten to soak some for a recipe. I read that shepherd's pie is traditionally made with lamb and cottage pie is made with beef. Meg:)Meghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11573371198907761962noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1625835970797307834.post-61200674786634119532018-10-07T19:22:08.880+10:002018-10-07T19:22:08.880+10:00We love a beef version of the shepherds pie, I thi...We love a beef version of the shepherds pie, I think we call it cottage pie. I do love the idea of a lentil version, I shall try this soon. Coincidentally, we are having cottage pie for dinner. I never pre-soak Puy lentils. I remember tins of lentils when I was a child - must look out for them in the shops. Christinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11883091348839145603noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1625835970797307834.post-66580880285898911852018-10-07T06:09:41.101+10:002018-10-07T06:09:41.101+10:00It's a great recipe, Kath. You could easily ma...It's a great recipe, Kath. You could easily make a double batch of the filling and freeze it. I will probably do that next time. Meg:)Meghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11573371198907761962noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1625835970797307834.post-35647067445385528282018-10-07T06:08:45.117+10:002018-10-07T06:08:45.117+10:00It tastes as good as it looks, Jan. It's reall...It tastes as good as it looks, Jan. It's really flavoursome, lots of herbs. Meg:)Meghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11573371198907761962noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1625835970797307834.post-84560937542792851762018-10-06T12:38:35.573+10:002018-10-06T12:38:35.573+10:00I have to make this!I have to make this!kath001https://www.blogger.com/profile/15419353146614030036noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1625835970797307834.post-83555551560803300642018-10-06T09:17:35.511+10:002018-10-06T09:17:35.511+10:00It looks delicious Meg, thanks for sharing.It looks delicious Meg, thanks for sharing.Janettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14200939679562558409noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1625835970797307834.post-27891729638800248322018-10-06T06:12:02.500+10:002018-10-06T06:12:02.500+10:00I hope everyone enjoys it! It's nice to redisc...I hope everyone enjoys it! It's nice to rediscover dishes we haven't made in a while. Meg:)Meghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11573371198907761962noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1625835970797307834.post-88505435983170929322018-10-06T04:00:02.861+10:002018-10-06T04:00:02.861+10:00I have made very few shepherd's pies over the ...I have made very few shepherd's pies over the years, so I forget about them altogether. I anticipate cooking for a crowd next month, and I think this would be a great idea! Cozy and tasty and nourishing all bundled together! Thank you!GretchenJoannahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13641677400029070452noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1625835970797307834.post-18180799267992151432018-10-06T02:19:53.902+10:002018-10-06T02:19:53.902+10:00Definitely great comfort food! My Mum used to make...Definitely great comfort food! My Mum used to make it often when we were children so a nostalgic meal for me too. Meg☺Meghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11573371198907761962noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1625835970797307834.post-82485093281886246882018-10-06T02:18:09.406+10:002018-10-06T02:18:09.406+10:00It's a lovely pie, Jules. What do you put in y...It's a lovely pie, Jules. What do you put in your meat free mince? Meg ☺Meghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11573371198907761962noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1625835970797307834.post-64058128229804132752018-10-06T02:16:23.626+10:002018-10-06T02:16:23.626+10:00We love rice dishes too, Marlene. Paella sounds am...We love rice dishes too, Marlene. Paella sounds amazing! Meg ☺Meghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11573371198907761962noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1625835970797307834.post-15271353370361090732018-10-06T02:13:53.650+10:002018-10-06T02:13:53.650+10:00It tastes lovely, Chel. It will make a nice altern...It tastes lovely, Chel. It will make a nice alternative to spag bol. Meg ☺Meghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11573371198907761962noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1625835970797307834.post-83657050920106947272018-10-06T02:12:41.761+10:002018-10-06T02:12:41.761+10:00I think pot pies would be lovely, Susan. I might t...I think pot pies would be lovely, Susan. I might try that too! Meg ☺Meghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11573371198907761962noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1625835970797307834.post-22465741008006527932018-10-05T22:14:14.315+10:002018-10-05T22:14:14.315+10:00Shepherds pie is one of our favourites too, comfor...Shepherds pie is one of our favourites too, comfort and nostalgia wrapped up in one meal xxMylittlepieceofenglandhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13010447131003277696noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1625835970797307834.post-23284556038469797602018-10-05T19:00:52.199+10:002018-10-05T19:00:52.199+10:00It sounds delicious. I often make it with a meat f...It sounds delicious. I often make it with a meat free mince instead of lentils. XJuleshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03837629817375132149noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1625835970797307834.post-44138768516746488312018-10-05T17:57:39.886+10:002018-10-05T17:57:39.886+10:00I cook Paella,made with chicken, I was instructed ...I cook Paella,made with chicken, I was instructed by my Spanish friends mum, many years ago, both hubby and I love it. If hubby is cooking we love Risotto, made with just mushrooms. We eat meat free twice a week, and we both love rice dishes. Poppypatchworkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12749159567150084975noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1625835970797307834.post-87723627121320781282018-10-05T16:27:16.205+10:002018-10-05T16:27:16.205+10:00Meg, I really need to make something like that as ...Meg, I really need to make something like that as we have spag bol quite regularly. It looks delicious and I should give it a try soon. Nanna Chelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07500527266771727074noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1625835970797307834.post-75865380576624172212018-10-05T14:46:22.769+10:002018-10-05T14:46:22.769+10:00Wow this looks amazing Meg. I may try and make sm...Wow this looks amazing Meg. I may try and make smaller pot pies with it and make some with pastry as both my kids have Autism and the texture of mash potato is something my boy can't deal with. The rest of us love it though! Frozen vege and canned lentils would definitely work for a standby meal. xx Susandaydream in colourhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06292841288986490762noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1625835970797307834.post-73884267377928932832018-10-05T14:45:38.160+10:002018-10-05T14:45:38.160+10:00We don't often have meatloaf, Stephenie, but I...We don't often have meatloaf, Stephenie, but I used to have a recipe that had a lovely bbq sauce over the top. Must find that! Mashed potatoes are such a comfort food, aren't they! Meg:)Meghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11573371198907761962noreply@blogger.com