Shepherd’s pie is the food equivalent of a cozy hug, thanks to its savory blend of meat, mashed potatoes and vegetables. When you put this dish on the table, you know people are going to dig in.

Vegetarian shepherd’s pie (sometimes called cottage pie) turns everyday ingredients into a hearty and delicious dinner option ...

Growing up, shepherd’s pie was the ultimate cold-weather comfort food in my house. We all loved to dig into those warm, hearty layers of meat, veggies and mashed potatoes that felt like a cozy hug.

As the cold winter months approach, Ree Drummond (aka, The Pioneer Woman) has the perfect comfort food that will warm your stomach and soul. Just ask her family, who calls this meal “a dream”!

side view of shepherd's pie full of meat and veggies with browned potato on top - Monkee_leelu/Getty Images Few dishes will ever achieve the comfort food status of shepherd's pie: savory ground beef ...

A variation on shepherd’s pie, using ham instead, fresh out of the oven. I think what made this work so well for me (aside from a tasty gravy) was the cheesy mashed potatoe topping, broiled to a ...

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