Shepherd’s Pie has a very interesting history, and I never actually did any research on it how it was born until very recently.

This tasty dish is cooked in many countries and, of course, it is loved here in the USA. What’s not to love, it’s meat and potato pie?

Shepherd’s pie actually is an Irish specialty, most of the time made with lamb or mutton, known as sheep meat.

However, if you can’t find minced or ground lamb you can use ground beef just like I did here.

Well, sometimes this is also called a Cottage pie, but that a very similar dish to this one.

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Basically Cottage pie was called because people lived in cottages and after Sunday roast, unused meat was repurposed into a pie using affordable potatoes as a crust.

Ireland and the UK had such a deep contentious connection so both the British and Irish have attachment as well as love for shepherd’s pie and could possibly claim its origins.

Having said that, traditional Irish meal is the lamb-made dish known as shepherd’s pie, whereas the British version is made with beef.

Why? Well, because historically the Irish weren’t big beef eaters, and the British were.

Either way, you call it, shepherd’s pie or cottage, it was at the time the food of poor people, but nowadays it brings pure comfort to so many.

Let me just say that my family passionately loves shepherd’s pie. I don’t make it often enough, but when I do, a whole dish is spotlessly clean.

Also, I know it’s not traditional, but sometimes I even add mashed or refried beans as well. You have no idea how delicious that is. It’s like an explosion of flavor.

Other than that, I don’t add anything out of the ordinary, except maybe cheese. I mean, let’s get it real, everything tastes better with cheese, at least in my eyes! 🙂

Seriously, you guys can use whatever veggies you have or what’s in the season.

I made this before with roasted mashed sweet potatoes, cauliflower mash, and use what I had in my fridge. Extremely versatile!

We really love it in any way possible. Hey if you try this one please tag me on Instagram @sandraseasycooking #sandraseasycooking so I can see your creation. Thank you in advance!

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Yield: Serves 6

Shepherd’s Pie

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Prep Time 10 minutes

Cook Time 40 minutes

Total Time 50 minutes

Ingredients

• 2 Lb (900g-1kg) potatoes, peeled, quartered and boiled, w/ 1/2 tsp salt
• 2 Tbs. putter + 3/4 Cup of Milk or cream + salt to taste
• 1 Tbs. oil
• 1 pound (450g) ground beef or lamb
• 1/2 onion chopped
• 1 celery rib, diced
• 1/4 cup carrot diced
• 1/4 cup peas
• 1/4 cup of corn
• 1/4 cup green beans
• 1 tablespoon dried parsley or freshly chopped about 1/8 cup
• Salt and ground black pepper to taste, a generous pinch of both
• Additional: 1 cup Shredded Cheese, it is optional

Instructions

1. After potatoes, boiled and they are tender with the masher, mash, and add butter, milk, and salt to taste. Mash until smooth, cover and set aside. If you have leftover mashed potatoes that work as well.
2. In a skillet, add oil, preheat then add onion and celery, and cook for a minute or two, then add ground beef or lamb, stir and let it cook until it is no longer pink or raw.
3. Add other ingredients. I used a mixture of frozen vegetables since I always have those and they are quite good and inexpensive; so add, carrots, peas, corn, etc., season with salt and pepper to taste. Stir and cook on medium-high for about 5 minutes.
4. Preheat oven at 375F (190C) and in the baking dish/deeper, add meat and veggies first, then spread equally mashed potatoes (Add cheese on top, if you want more or less it’s up to you).
5. Bake for 20 minutes (or until the Cheese is bubbly and melted).
6. Serve it with a bowl of mix greens or whatever saad to have on hand.

Notes

You may use other meat or a mix of different meat such as beef and pork, chicken and pork, ground lamb, etc. Adding garlic and/or parsley in the mashed potatoes gives you so much flavor.

For less guilty mashed potatoes you can use Buttermilk or Yogurt instead of butter and minced or powdered garlic to enhance the flavor.

You may use cauliflower mash instead of mashed potatoes if you are doing a low carb diet. 

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Marinated Baked Chicken Drumsticks is one of those dishes that do not require too much standing or spending time in the kitchen.

Honestly, it is an easy-peasy lemon squeezy recipe. I actually made two recipes out of this one, but I will first share a starter recipe.

I am working on a post for spicy, sweet and delicious chicken drumsticks. Needless to say, it was most definitely mouthwatering just like my Spicy Baked BBQ Chicken Wings.

Mhmm!!! So delicious.

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Anyhow, since the Superbowl is around the corner, I can imagine that you already started to plan the menu for the party.

Of course, if you compare it to fried chicken, this one is a much healthier option to serve on the patty with your family and friends.

It is full of flavor and goes pretty much good with any side dish, especially rice and steamed veggies.

I will also have later this week a roundup. Many tasty options could be yummy to serve for your Superbowl party.

So stick around, it is gonna be a fun week ahead!

Furthermore, I would like to apologize for my short posts. It is not that I do not have the time to write a long post, maybe about my life.

But it is just one of those periods that you rather spend writing a short intro about the recipe than about everyday life.

Certainly, I do not wish to become boring. Above all, my life is somewhat monotone. It is just part of motherhood!

What chicken you could use with this marinade?

Chicken Wings: You could make it in the air-fryer just like I did this wonderful Zesty Rosemary Lime Chicken Wings,

Chicken Breast: I love sheet pan dinners. They are amazing to make especially if you have a large family or if you meal prep.

You can marinate chicken breast in this marinade and bake it. I did that many times with Lemon Herb Chicken and Veggies Sheet Pan instead of using other seasonings. I really love sheet pan dinners.

Chicken Skewers: My family loves food on the stick so my Chicken and Pepper Skewers would be phenomenal. You could marinate it, grill and serve over tasty rice, or cauliflower rice if you are on a low carb diet.

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Yield: Serves 4

Marinated Baked Chicken Drumsticks

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Delicious, finger-licking recipe for the best Marinated Baked Chicken Drumsticks

Prep Time 10 minutes

 Marinade Time 40 minutes

Cook Time 45 minutes

Total Time 1 hour 35 minutes

Ingredients

• 8-10 Chicken Drumsticks
• 1 tablespoon of oil or a good drizzle
• Sprinkle seasoning for chicken or to taste such as Weber, McCormick, etc.

Marinade:

• 1 cup Soy sauce light
• 3 Garlic Cloves crushed
• 1/4 Onion
• 1/2 cup Chicken Stock (broth would work fine as well) low sodium
• Juice of 1 to 2 Oranges

Instructions

Chicken

1. In a large Ziploc bag, place chicken drumsticks. OR You can use a large mixing bowl, and just cover the chicken to marinate with plastic foil (film). You can take the skin off if you dislike. Pour in Soy sauce and drop crushed and peeled garlic, onion, and for a little kick and sweetness balance it with the juice of 1 orange. Close the bag, massage the chicken drumsticks with all the marinade for a few seconds to code everything.
2. Put on the side and let it marinade for about hour or so (in the fridge), If you are using a large bowl, the same method, push the chicken under the marinade, so the liquid is above or at the same level as the chicken. Cover and place in the fridge.
3. Do not leave it on the countertop if you will marinade the chicken for 30 minutes or more; you have to keep in the fridge

Baking

1. Heat the oven to 425F/218C/Gas Mark 7. Lightly oil a large baking dish, use roasting grills, which work amazingly when you bake chicken. Take the drumsticks out of the marinade, pour a bit of oil, and massage the chicken, then season with seasoning for chicken; maybe a few sprinkles on each piece of chicken and arrange the drumsticks in a single layer.
2. Sprinkle a little more of chicken seasoning and bake in the hot oven for 40-45 minutes or until golden brown and drumstick internal temperature reaches 165 degrees Fahrenheit/75 C.
3. Serve it immediately with salad, roasted potatoes or perhaps steamed rice and broccoli.

Notes

This could be marinated overnight. The taste will be only deeper and richer.

This recipe is for a quick lunch or dinner fix, the taste is great regardless. SEASONING is really up to your preference, but keep in mind that chicken is marinated in a SOY sauce so you would not need much seasoning or salt. perhaps pinch or so on each piece.

I use mostly KICK N CHICKEN SEASONING by Weber. Like they stated on their website, it has a citrus flavor, swimming alongside the mouthwatering spiciness of onion, garlic and red pepper with a hint of orange peel.

It is great with pork, veggies, and fish, too. Sometimes, I add ginger to the marinade or scallions.

You can use Chicken Thighs or wings or darker meat for this. If you would like to use chicken breast I recommend to cut it into strips OR bite-size pieces and saute in the pan on the stove after marination with a tablespoon of oil, cook until done/10 minutes if the pieces are thin or smaller.

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