Roasted root vegetable and mushroom shepherdess pie, version 1

We followed this recipe, but made several modifications: https://www.seriouseats.com/recipes/2012/11/mushroom-and-root-vegetable-shepherds-pie-recipe.html First, we seasoned the mushrooms and the vegetables separately with a few sprigs each marjoram and thyme, 1-2 Tbsp olive oil, and a little salt and pepper. In addition to oven-roasting 6 oz cremini mushrooms (halved or quartered for uniform size) for 30 mins, we oven-roasted… Continue reading Roasted root vegetable and mushroom shepherdess pie, version 1

Potato frittata with Gruyere and pancetta

We tried this recipe from BBC Good Food: http://www.bbcgoodfood.com/recipes/hash-browns-gruyere-pancetta. Our conversions from metric to US measurements: 1 ¾ lb Russet potatoes, 2.6 oz pancetta (we increased to 3 oz and drained off the fat after cooking), 1.76 oz Gruyere (we increased to 3 oz), and ½ bunch parsley. We also used a shallot in lieu… Continue reading Potato frittata with Gruyere and pancetta

British fish pie

This fish pie features salmon, haddock, and cod.  I first had this dish at the Borough Market in London in 2012, and it took me a few years to find a comparable recipe (although admittedly, that restaurant's version is better).  Recipe is based on this:  http://step-by-step-cook.co.uk/mains/fishpie/?units=US&persons=4, with the following modifications:  added a bay leaf and… Continue reading British fish pie