Shepherd's Pie is a savory minced meat pie with a topping of mashed potato. It is also known as Cottage Pie or Hachis Parmentier. The RECIPE has many variations, but the defining ingredients are ground red meat cooked in a gravy or sauce with onions and other vegetables. It is always topped with a layer of mashed potatoes before it is baked. Lamb is the obvious choice of mince for Shepherd’s Pie but beef or pork can also be used. Here’s our version of Shepherd’s Pie.

Barbecue Ribs are a favorite for many and they are a hit especially at gatherings. Here’s the RECIPE for Chinese Style Barbecue Soy Ribs. You can use either pork ribs or beef ribs. This recipe works great with chicken wings as well.