Shepherd’s pie is a great way to use leftovers and this pie recipe even uses leftover mashed potatoes in addition to the lamb, ground beef, or turkey from the day before. Also known as cottage pie, this dish is usually called shepherd’s pie in Canada, even if a meat other than lamb is used. Shepherd’s pie is usually used as a way to prepare a meal using up the leftovers from the day before. There are several different recipes for shepherds’ pie with different variations of ingredients. Sticking to a recipe is all ways a good idea, however, with shepherd’s pie substitutions with other leftover items may yield surprising results.
