Few foods are more synonymous with "comfort food" than shepherd's pie. This meat and potato dish has been served for centuries, first in Scotland and England, and later in the United States. Early renditions of shepherd's pie included lamb, but today this dish is normally made with beef. Once you learn how to make shepherd's pie, you'll be amazed at how easily it comes together and will likely add it to your list of "go-to" recipes. The basic format of shepherd's pie is simple: meat and vegetables, mixed with a gravy or sauce of some sort, poured into a casserole dish, and topped with mashed potatoes. However, there is no right or wrong way to make this dish, and it is very easy to personalize it and make it your own. The best thing about shepherd's pie is that you can use what you have on