What do u get when u cross French Canadian with Irish???
Now, I know my Belle-Mere will say "Kaighley" (my kid sister/doctor) but in the culinary world it was a cross between Tourtiere and Shepherd's Pie. I love the flavour of Tourtiere with the cinnamon & allspice, but I dislike pie crust ... and, I love Shepherd's Pie with it's mashed potato top, but dislike the mushy peas in it. So, being my usual self, I tore apart two recipes and created my own special hybrid. Pomme de Terre Meat Pie Ingredients 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon black pepper 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1 teaspoon ground allspice 3 tablespoons minced fresh parsley leaves 1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme leaves 1/2 cup red wine 1 pound pork loin, diced into 1/2 inch pieces 1 pound sirloin, diced into 1/2 inch pieces 1/4 cup olive oil 1 onion, diced small 1 cup small diced celery, (2 or 3 stalks) 1 cup small diced carrots, (3 or 4 carrots) 1 tablespoon minced garlic, (3 or 4 cloves) 8 potatoes, quartered 1/4 cup butter 1 teaspoon ga...