Shepherd’s pie a spring favorite

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SPRING DISH of mini shepherd’s pies warms the heart as well as the tummy — and leftovers are absolutely perfect to tuck away in small containers in the fridge to send for school or work lunches. | ANGELINA LaRUE PHOTO
SPRING DISH of mini shepherd’s pies warms the heart as well as the tummy — and leftovers are absolutely perfect to tuck away in small containers in the fridge to send for school or work lunches. | ANGELINA LaRUE PHOTO

Shepherd’s pie is both

warming and comforting. Yet it reminds me of spring, at the same time. Maybe because I often think to make it around Saint Patrick’s Day. I recently discovered that rather than making it like a casserole, my family likes the mini versions just as much, if not more. The preportioned mini pies are just right when feeding a crowd, very easy to serve.

The ingredients are humble, a…