The Back Row
Miniature shepherd's pie in a ceramic ramekin — the observer's vantage point
He sits in the back rows of congress halls watching how experts gather.
Why this bite? James watches conferences from the back row. This warm shepherd's pie is the observer's comfort food — grounding and British.
The Story
Lancaster's vantage point is the back row of international congresses — the place where you can watch not just the stage but the audience's reaction, the energy shifting, the moments when a room collectively leans in or mentally checks out. This miniature shepherd's pie captures that position: warm, grounding, British to its core, and designed to be consumed while watching the room.
Read Full Story →Ingredients
- Ground lamb
- Onion
- Carrots
- Peas
- Mashed potato
- Cheddar
- Rosemary
Preparation
- 1.Brown lamb with diced onion, carrots, and peas.
- 2.Season with rosemary and Worcestershire sauce.
- 3.Spoon into mini ramekins.
- 4.Top with creamy mashed potato and grated cheddar.
- 5.Broil until golden and bubbling.
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