Have you heard of cottage pie? This is a British casserole dish containing one layer of minced beef with some veggies and one layer of mashed potatoes. It is baked with some melted cheddar on top. Typically it is served with peas. I already have the so called shepherd’s pie on the blog. This is a similar dish, however, it contains lamb instead of beef. Since it has been very popular among my readers, I decided to add cottage pie. I personally like cottage pie a lot, probably more than shepherd’s pie. Probably because I was born in Uruguay, which is known for exporting a lot of beef. I find this pie perfect in fall and winter, it is such a comfy dish. May I interest you in making it?
You asked for it, so finally you get traditional Uruguayan empanadas! Yay! Empanadas are flaky pasties in the shape of a half-moon filled with juicy and seasoned beef and boiled eggs. Usually they are served with the herb dip called chimichurri. Just thinking about these delicious treats make me want to grab one. When I made a story on Instagram about empanadas, I was surprised how many of you asked for the recipe and how many were excited about them. You guys encourage me to continue posting Uruguayan recipes, even if they may not be as popular as others. So here goes.




