Vegetarian Cottage or Shepherd’s Pie

    This is a vegetarian twist on the Cottage Pie, or Shepherd’s Pie. Some people refer to this vegetarian variety of the pie as a ‘Shepherdless Pie” (I guess the name “Cottageless” didn’t have the same appeal, and I certainly hope there are no shepherds in the pie). The brief backstory is that the […]

Mum’s Impromptu Filo Pies

    This is another of Mum’s ideas where a vague notion (and no recipe at all) evolves into a very tasty meal (hence the name of the recipe). For the filling, we roasted vegetables, but this would even quicker and economical to make if you have any left over roasted vegetables in the fridge. […]

Blueberry Pie with Buttery Sweet Shortcrust Pastry

    Blueberries are known for containing some of the highest levels of active antioxidants per serving of any food. 100g of blueberries (about ¾ of a cup), contains the same amount of antioxidants as 5 servings of other fruits and vegetables. A recent study has shown that blueberries protect brain health and improve memory […]