Why Shepherd's Pie deserves more attention

Shepherd's Pie rarely gets the international recognition it deserves. The deeply satisfying complexity is genuine, not simple, and the technique involved in using HP sauce correctly takes real skill.

pub food culture has undergone a renaissance in the gastropub era. I encountered it first in a country house hotel and that context helped me understand it properly. dry cider is the natural accompaniment and the combination makes the case for the dish. If you haven't explored this cuisine seriously, Shepherd's Pie is the dish to start with.