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James Martin's easy cottage pie recipe is a family favourite. He goes back to basics to show you how to make a classic version, but easier.

Easy cottage pie

milliliters/2fl oz olive oil

onion banana

beef mince

tomato purée

plain flour

150 milliliters/5fl oz red wine

400 milliliters/14fl oz beef stock

Worcestershire sauce,

salt and black pepper

900 grams/2lb King Edward potatoes, peeled and chopped

butter

125 milliliters/4½fl oz milk

150 grams/5½oz frozen peas

Make this easy shepherd's pie recipe of a wintry evening – it's comfort food at its best. This one has a secret ingredient for extra savouriness. Don't worry about making it look fancy; the peaks and ridges on the mash just add to the appeal!

Each serving provides 743 kcal, 34g protein, 45g carbohydrates (of which 10g sugars), 46g fat (of which 23g saturates), 5.5g fibre and 1.2g salt.

Shepherd'S Pie

onion,

olive oil

500 grams/1lb 2 ounces lamb mince

bay leaves

thyme

anchovy, finely chopped (optional)

tin chopped tomatoes

450 milliliters/16fl oz chicken, beef or lamb stock

Worcestershire sauce

55 milliliters/2fl oz milk

Shepherd's pie

Everyone needs a basic spaghetti bolognese recipe that still tastes great, no matter how simple. Get that depth of flavour by cooking the sauce very gently until it’s super rich. This spag bol is designed to be a low cost recipe.

Each serving provides 787 kcal, 35g protein, 103g carbohydrates (of which 19g sugars), 24g fat (of which 8g saturates), 8.5g fibre and 1.5g salt.

Easy spaghetti bolognese

onion, diced

garlic cloves, chopped

grams/3½oz carrot, grated

tomatoes

400 milliliters/14fl oz stock (made

spaghetti

salt and pepper

A traditional chicken pie is classic comfort food and this fuss-free recipe is one you'll want to make again and again. It's worth making your own pastry if you can because the ready made stuff just doesn't match up to the buttery loveliness of homemade.

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