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Jan 21, 2013

Classic Shepherd's Pie, Dark Chocolate Oatmeal Cookies




Classic Shepherd's Pie-
Since I had today off work, I did a little baking and sewing. I never ate lamb until a few years ago. Once I tried a lamb sandwich made with local grass fed meat, I was hooked! I ate it at Bar Gernika, featured on Diners, Drive Ins and Dives.  Lamb is (to me) still very expensive. I finally decided to try some ground lamb. I was going to do a Greek lamb burger, but didn't have a few ingredients on hand. So I did this Classic Shepherd's Pie instead. I subbed chicken stock for beef, and used frozen peas and carrots. Since I added extra veggies I used an oval casserole, since I didn't want dinner all over the bottom on the oven. Here's the picture coming out-


Dark Chocolate Oatmeal Cookies-
I love these in the winter, they're great with a cup of something hot. A real adult cookie with the steel cut oats! The recipe is here: Dark Chocolate Oatmeal Cookies  Do yourself a favor- do NOT sub rolled oats for this. The steel cut oats really make the cookie!!! I always make a double batch since it a small one.




7 comments:

2 Tramps said...

We haven't had dinner here yet - your food looks delish! Such great comfort food!!

Carolyn said...

I was going to use the link to make supper for tomorrow night, but the link isn't working :(

Unknown said...

Thanks.

I tired the link and it's working ok on my end. It's classic cottage pie on Tasteofhome.com

Pioneer Woman at Heart said...

We love ground lamb. I make a Gyro recipe with it. Yum!

Susan said...

Just the ticke for these cold, cold days! I made your crustless cranberry pie this past weekend - and it should have come with a label: Bakers beware - you won't want to share!! It was wonderful!

Unknown said...

Thanks Susan, it's easy too!

Candy C. said...

The Shepherd's pie looks so stinkin' good right now and it's 10:30 in the morning!! LOL!!
We have a couple of meat vendors at the Farmer's Market that sell lamb, I'll have to check this week to see if they have any ground.

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