How about joining me for some Irish Cottage Pie at my kitchen table today? We'll even have some Irish tea, too.
My sweet lady vase, named Jade, has filled her hat with some gold mini daffodils from Trader Joe's. I made the big star quilt several years ago with some fun fabrics for St. Patrick's Day. A yummy candle in Irish Cream scent, from Yankee Candles, is gracing my table.
Isn't this a pretty teacup...such an old, vintage pattern from Johnson Brothers, named Rolland? It looks like a Celtic design, twirling around the saucer and the rim of the teacup.
Please stay and enjoy some Irish Cottage Pie, which I whipped up with some leftovers. Some people call this Shepherd's Pie, but it's my understanding that if you use lamb, it's Shepherd's Pie, and if using beef, then it's Cottage Pie. Here's how I made this easy, frugal version:
Irish Cottage Pie
Leftover Pot Roast, cut up in small pieces
Leftover gravy from the pot roast
1 can green beans, drained
Mashed Potatoes
Grated cheese
Mix the leftover pot roast, gravy and drained green beans together and pour into a greased baking dish. Top this mixture with your mashed potatoes. Bake in a 350 degree oven until nice and bubbly, about 25 minutes. Add some grated cheese on top and bake for an additional 5 minutes.
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Thank you for your visit! xo
Your Irish Cottage Pie sounds delicious Kitty and so easy using your leftovers! I love your sweet green pattern Johnson Brothers teacup! ♣
ReplyDeleteI like the name "Cottage Pie." There are some fun variations...another is called "China Pie" which is made with meat, corn, and potato. Hmmm...may have figured out my supper for tonight.
ReplyDeleteYour cottage pie looks so good Kitty, I'd like some for breakfast! Love your Irish tablescape-
ReplyDeleteJenna
I love your Irish decorated table and the pie does look so good.
ReplyDeleteYour cottage pie sounds/looks delicious. I haven't made one in I don't know how long...this may spur me into making one soon.
ReplyDeleteHave a great week, Kitty.
This sounds delicious!
ReplyDeleteThanks for joining Cooking and Crafting with J & J!
Ooooh, this sounds wonderful, my friend! My dear husband loves this kind of meal so I am thinking it's something I need to whip up for him :)
ReplyDeleteSpeaking of tasty food...your cherry crisp recipe was a hit and ever so delicious! The three of us finished it off yesterday {it did not last long}.
Enjoy this brand new week, my friend! Hugs!
Dear Kitty:
ReplyDeleteWhat a great dish to serve in the next few weeks during this "Irish Celebration" time. I think we would love it. Your table looks so lovely. It's taking everyone a while to get here today because when I "repost" it doesn't show up in the side feed of people's blogs. But you found me so - Oh Happy Day". Thanks for sharing.
That cottage pie looks so delicious, and I love your table.
ReplyDeleteHi Kitty,
ReplyDeleteI love your pretty table setting!! My favorite things are your quilt and the GORGEOUS teacup and saucer!! I have read the same thing about Shepherd's Pie and Cottage Pie. I would probably make cottage pie, because I'm not that keen on lamb. :)
Thanks for sharing your recipe with us (looks delish) and have a great week, my friend!
Hugs,
Denise at Forest Manor
Kitty, I heard the same thing about Cottage v. Shepard's Pie. What have not seen is the use of leftover roast beef. I am not a fan of lamb, I think it is too gamey tasting and as for beff, I have only seen ground beef used which I think is so-so, but your use of left over roast sounds delicious to me. I am keeping this in mind. Your version just kicked it up a notch.
ReplyDeleteOh, I forgot to mention your teacup - so cute. You really have a nice assorted collection.
ReplyDeleteHi Kitty, Love this post. Being Irish I love seeing your pretties and the cup is gorgeous. Your quilt is lovely and perfect to use this month.
ReplyDeleteYour table setting for tea is so inviting. Thank you for sharing this yummy recipe. I will be trying this one. I suppose you could use chicken too.
Love your darling lady vase too.
Thanks for stopping by. Doing a bit better today and holding the migraine on a low simmer. The weather and allergies don't help.
Have a great week my friend. Blessings xo
Hello sweet Kitty! Your tablescape is so darling and I love love shepherd's pie. I never knew that a beef one was just a cottage pie. I always think of peach pie as cottage pie. :-)
ReplyDeleteWhat a fun Irish table setting! So it turns out that all the shepherd's pies that I've enjoyed over the years are actually cottage pies. I wish that I can have some of your yummy cottage pie!
ReplyDeleteI hadn't known the difference in the naming of the pie - we always had 'hash' which if you were posh you called shepherds pie, haha. it was always made with minced leftover mutton and Mum always put tomato sauce on the potato topping before she cooked it, yum.
ReplyDeleteDiana
Love the design on the pretty cup and the pie looks yummy. Perfect for St. Patrick's Day.
ReplyDeleteI was raised with lamb being the difference between Shepherd's and Cottage pie too, and it always is in the UK. I love either version! And your Irish table is so cute! Thanks so much for linking to Tuesday Cuppa Tea!
ReplyDeleteRuth
Oh my, Kitty, does your Cottage pie ever look good! My hubby was just in the office and he saw it and said that I should try making it. So I shall next time I cook a roast beef. I make Shepherd's pie all the time but never with lamb. You couldn't pay me to eat lamb. One of my favourite animals, you see! :-) Your table looks very Irish and wearin' the green just wonderfully. Thank you for sharing and enjoy this new week.
ReplyDeleteBlessings,
Sandi
An excellent dish for this rainy weather. I love your star quilt! You are such a great seamstress. The tea cup and saucer are beautiful. Hope you have a great week and stay dry! :)
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Pat
Kitty, what a cute tablescape. The cottage pie looks so good. I'll be trying this one for sure. Enjoy this rainy week!
ReplyDeleteCottage pie is a favourite comfort food and you're right about the difference with lamb or beef. I've only ever used ground beef in mine but leftover roast and the gravy sounds delicious.
ReplyDeleteThe design on your green teacup does look like a Celtic pattern and the whole table does say 'welcome'.
I never knew about the difference between Cottage and Shepherd's Pie. My mother always made it with leftover roast beef and called it Shepherd's Pie. It tasted wonderful no matter the name. Your teacup has such a delicate and pretty design.
ReplyDeleteI have some bit of Irish in me... But have no sense of the culture at all. This sounds very simple and delicious.. You always post such wonderful things Kitty I enjoy your postings. With lobe Janice
ReplyDeleteI love your pretty Irish table, Kitty! The Johnson Bros. tea cup is very special. I think I would love your cottage pie. It sounds like the perfect thing for a cool spring evening. Erin go bragh! xx Karen
ReplyDeleteHow sweet, Kitty! Everything you do has such wonderful attention to detail. Your lady with her floral "bonnet" is adorable...I just saw one on Ebay recently & thought of you.
ReplyDeleteI, too, never knew the difference between the 2 pies. Thanks for explaining! It sure looks yummy!!!
Kitty, this recipe looks so wonderful! I have never made this even though we often have roast. Your table is so cute. Love the irish letters.
ReplyDeleteThat looks delishous
ReplyDeleteLooks like a nice dish, especially using leftovers. Love your pretty table Kitty. so perfect with the green table setting. love Jade, completely adorable. I would love to join you. xo
ReplyDeleteHello Kitty, what a sweet table you have set for us! Wish I could join you for some of your cottage pie! Your recipe is new to me and what a yummy way to serve left over roast! Happy St.Patricks day to you!
ReplyDeleteHugs, Nancy
I love your pretty table and the cottage pie sounds amazing Kitty!
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing this at Cooking and Crafting with J&J!
Your Cottage Pie sure looks yummy! Would love some, looks easy to make and these days I'm all about easy!
ReplyDeleteHello Kitty. How lovely to meet you! Is there anything better than old fashioned comfort food? I adore a good Cottage Pie! Please come and share your fab recipe with us at Five Star Frou-Frou this week? We go live on Fridays. Lots of love, Mimi xxx
ReplyDeleteThanks for inviting us to the party, Kitty. My mother makes this pie so I already know that it is good, but what is Irish tea?
ReplyDeleteAmalia
xo
ah...ye Irish table is so delightful...love your pretty cup..and I've made your Cottage Pie almost as long as Mr. Sweet and I have been married, which will be 56 yrs in April...it's always been a simple, easy and good way to use leftovers....and a family favorite.
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Yes, I would love to drop by for some pie.
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing at SYC.
What a wonderful table Kitty, with your yummy candle, daffodils, and beautiful tea cup. I love the soft, faded green. I love cottage pie; I didn't know the difference between that and shepherd's pie. I guess I've been making cottage pie all this time! Sounds so warm and cozy. Blessings to you, Deborah ps, those little blocks are so sweet
ReplyDeleteWow, your pie looks good. I love your blocks spelling Irish! Your runner is exceptional too.
ReplyDeleteThe cottage pie looks delicious! I"ll share the recipe with my chef. '-)
ReplyDeleteYour Irish table topper is lovely, Kitty. I think this looks like the perfect place to enjoy a cup of Irish tea. '-)
This is one of our favorites Kitty, we make it with ground beef too:@)
ReplyDeleteKitty, your cottage pie looks scrummy! In my family (English) we call the beef version as well as the lamb version (or my ground turkey version) shepherd's pie. But whatever you call it, yours is a beauty!
ReplyDeleteI just love a Cottage Pie and your recipe looks awesome, simple and delicious.Thanks so much for sharing with Full Plate Thursday and come back soon!
ReplyDeleteMiz Helen
Kitty I need to find the "taste" button on my computer stat! You post was truly a joy to read and I hope that you will continue adding your ray of sunshine every week on Thoughts of Home on Thursdays.
ReplyDeleteDear Kitty,
ReplyDeleteI will be featuring this post at No Place Like Home this week. Have a lovely day.
I have made this cottage pie for years, and called it Shepherd's Pie, as I always make it with beef, lol! Well, now I know! :) Your cottage pie looks so yummy, and your Irish table setting simply delightful, and such a beautiful bouquet of flowers to grace your table too :) Have a blessed and wonderful day!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations!
ReplyDeleteYour recipe is featured on Full Plate Thursday this week. Hope you enjoy your new Red Plate and have a great week!
Miz Helen