Spoon a sixth of the mince and potato mixture into the pie case. Brush the overhanging edges with a little milk. Roll out the smaller portion of pastry until it is large enough to cover the pie dish.

This recipe divides the pie between eight individually sized ramekins, making it perfect for a cozy dinner party with friends or family. Shepherd's pie, that iconic combination of flavorful minced ...

To make cottage pie: Spoon half of the mince into a baking dish, top with about 750g/1lb 10oz mashed potato and bake at 190C/170C Fan/Gas 5 for 30 minutes, until bubbling and golden-brown on top.

Finally, fold in the egg yolk and mix well to combine. Spread the potato topping over the minced beef mixture in the pie dish. Ruffle the surface of the potato topping with a fork for added texture.

The following excerpt is her recipe for a classic Barbadian sweet potato pie. This sweet potato dish is traditionally served on Sundays or on special occasions. The topping is stunning ...

Also known as Bourekas, they are made of puff pastry filled with delicious stuff, like feta cheese, minced meat, eggplant, ...