A " not so bad " fish pie.

Fish pie has always been a pet hate of mine since being forced to eat it as a child, bland and mushy - ugghhh, never tried it since but yesterday's chapter headed " A potato crust for a fish pie " meant I would have to give it a go !!!

Mr Slater introduces me to a fish called Gurnard. Looking it up on the internet I have to agree with him, it is a very ugly fish. Apparently becoming popular on menus everywhere but I was unable to obtain any. However the recipe states a similar white fish can be used - thank goodness. 

So to the Gurnard, basil and potato pie. ( Or as I used coley )

Easy to make, especially good if you haven't a lot of time. My verdict - OK - but still hasn't convinced me to try other fish pies !!!

I served this with Winter leaves with gherkins and mustard. 

This I really liked, the dressing was excellent. Mr Slater talks about " ....the beauty of a winter salad" I have to agree - I love salad at any time of year. Reading this part of the chapter has also inspired me to try and grow winter lettuce , but first I will have to get my husband to build me a cold fame - perhaps next year then !!!!!!