I have never cooked a Cottage Pie from scratch before, but after hearing about the difference between a Cottage Pie (minced beef) and a Shepherd’s Pie (minced lamb) and that the family are sick of having roast chicken every Sunday, I decided to give it a go.

I have also never been one to ‘cook ‘ as I find it tedious, but since I turned 50, I can now be bothered and my Japanese Tefal  set (I got it as a wedding present over ten years ago ) is being out through it’s paces.

The family loved it and had seconds, too.

Feeling more motivated to cook again.