Hi there, my name is Meg and I am humbled to be here today from meg-made. I am here to give Jennifer a hug
If I could give her a real hug, I would.If I could send Jennifer a real batch of cookies or a real pie, I would.
But…I’m in London.And so last night I poured all my love and hugs into a Fish Pie and am sending this post in friendship, support and my biggest e-hug possible.
There’s something entirely satisfying about fish and potato together. It is both nourishing and the most comforting comfort food I know.
This recipe was found in a slightly unlikely place, a cookbook for toddler food! Annabel Karmel’s New Complete Baby & Toddler Meal Planner book has some tried and tested favourites for my daughter Madeleine, but the “Mummy’s Favourite Fish Pie” is a winner with the entire family.
Ingredients
500g potatoes, peeled and diced
4 tablespoons milk
75g butter
1 small onion, finely chopped
2 tomatoes, skinned, deseeded and chopped
1½ tablespoons plain flour
200ml milk, extra
225g firm white fish fillets, skinned and cut into fairly large cubes
225g salmon fillets, skinned and cut into fairly large cubes
1 tablespoon chopped parsley
1 bay leaf
50g grated cheddar cheese
1 egg, lightly beaten
Method
1. Cook the potatoes in a pan of lightly salted water until tender (about 15 minutes), then drain and mash with the 4 tablespoons of milk and half of the butter.
2. Preheat the oven to 180°C/350F.
3. Melt the remaining butter in a heavy-based saucepan and cook the onion for 3 minutes.
4. Add the chopped tomatoes and cook for 2-3 minutes.
5. Stir in the flour and cook for 1 minute.
6. Add the milk, bring to the boil and cook for 1 minute.
7. Stir in the fish, parsley and bay leaf, and simmer for 3-4 minutes. Remove the bay leaf and stir in the grated cheese until melted.
8. Divide the fish between 4 ramekin dishes (or a large pie dish) and top with the mashed potato.
9. Brush the potato with lightly beaten egg and bake in the oven for 15-20 minutes. You can brown the pies under a preheated grill for a few minutes at the end if you wish.
I hope this fish pie warms you from within and gives you a giant big hug if you need one too.
A warm thank you to Meg for this yummy hug all the way from London.
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Author of My Kitchen, My Classroom: An Introduction to Homeschool and creator of The Deliberate Mom. Jennifer writes about parenting, homeschooling, her faith, and life with her husband and two girls. Jennifer has a Bachelor of Applied Human Service Administration Degree with a specialization in Early Learning in Child Care.
I have never heard of Fish Pie! I am excited to try it. Thanks for posting the recipe!
My thoughts and prayers have been with you these past several days, Jennifer. Much love in this difficult time!
I’ve never had fish pie before either but I’m definitely making it.
Thank you for the thoughts, prayers, and love Laura. I appreciate and treasure your friendship.
xoxo
I LOVE fish pie and I am so excited to see this recipe! Pinning it right now! And hugs to you Jennifer!
I’m anxious to try out this recipe. It sounds fabulous.
Thank you for the hugs Michelle.
xoxo
I’ve never heard of this before but it does look yummy. Thank you for being there for Jennifer, she’s such an awesome person and beautiful inside and out. So sorry Jennifer for your lost. I’ve been so caught up with my medical issues that I haven’t had a chance to go through all your posts and I have a bit of catching up to do. I’m sending some virtual hugs your way today. Love you my friend!
Thank you so much Amanda. Your kind words and love mean so much.
xoxo
I’ve never heard of fish pie! It looks really good Meg! Thanks for sharing!
I hadn’t heard of fish pie prior to this either. Definitely going to make it sometime soon.
Oh my goodness! it does look so good Jennifer. Thanks for beaing creative about this pie and sharing with us.
Have fun in London!
Blessing,
Delvalina
Hi Delvalina… actually, it’s my blogging friend Meg from meg-made who made this pie. She’s a whiz in the kitchen and sent a hug to me in the form of this delightfully delicious guest post. Unfortunately, she’s the one in London… not me.
Blessings to you too!
Fish pie sounds soooo british! lol I am willing to try it though- pinned!
I hadn’t heard of it until Meg shared this post. I’ll be trying it soon too. Thanks for pinning!
I have never heard of fish pie but I always have potatoes that I’m looking to use up so this is now on my to bake list. Right after I learn how to bake. Beautiful pictures and thanks for visiting us here in Canada all the way from London.
Thinking of you Jennifer.
Besos, Sarah
Blogger at Journeys of The Zoo
I hadn’t heard of fish pie either. So yummy!
Meg is a dear blogging friend. I’m so glad you had a chance to “meet” her Sarah.
Thanks for visiting. Wishing you a lovely day.