Re: Shepherd's pie variations?
Ok so I did try with the fancy piping, honestly I did!Re: Shepherd's pie variations?
Re: Shepherd's pie variations?
Re: Shepherd's pie variations?
Re: Shepherd's pie variations?
Re: Shepherd's pie variations?
Re: Shepherd's pie variations?
Re: Shepherd's pie variations?
I'm new at this but perhaps I could make a suggestion ? I made my mashed potatoes BEFORE I made the beef (cottage pie) with onions, celery carrots, Worcestershire, and red wine. I added two kinds of cheese to the mashed potatoes and beat it in well. At this point the potatoes were quite thick. I set them aside to cool. This made it much easier to put the potatoes in a piping bag. Generally. I put the bag in a large mug and slip the sides of the bag over the mug rim. Now I have a free standing holder for the bag. Quite simple and easy to do. When squeezing and twisting the mashed on the beef, I don't get my hands too hot. The oven will heat the potatoes to piping hot and make a crisp topping. Also I do not attempt to completely cover the cottage pie with the cheesy potatoes. Instead I make individual mounds to let the steam escape which helps keep the potatoes from becoming too soaked. As I said I'm only a beginner but it seemed to work well for my first attempt.
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