Shepherd’s pie is the food equivalent of a cozy hug, thanks to its savory blend of meat, mashed potatoes and vegetables. When you put this dish on the table, you know people are going to dig in.

When I want comfort food that really delivers on the warm and cozy vibes, there's really only one answer: hearty shepherd's pie. Because this meat and potatoes dish is such a classic, I spent awhile ...

Growing up, shepherd’s pie was the ultimate cold-weather comfort food in my house. We all loved to dig into those warm, hearty layers of meat, veggies and mashed potatoes that felt like a cozy hug.

I’ve spent many precious hours with my dad in pubs all over Ireland on his “beverage research trips,” learning the tricks (and stories) that informed his own Irish-style pub back stateside. As a ...