Classic fish pie

A real crowd pleaser, you can swap out the fish if you like to whatever you prefer in this beautiful comforting pie.

Ingredients:

• 4 medium potatoes
• 3 tbs butter
• 1 small onion
• 1 clove garlic crushed
• 3 tbsp plain flour, sifted
• 2 cups milk
• 1 tbsp wholegrain mustard
• salt and pepper
• 310g salmon or smoked fish
• 1 carrot, grated
• ½ cup peas
• 1 good handful of baby spinach, optional
• Grated cheese to top, optional

Method:

Preheat the oven to 200°C..

Cook the potatoes and mash together with a splash of milk, parsley, salt and pepper (to taste) and a little butter.

In a saucepan melt butter over a medium heat, then add diced onion and garlic. Blend in flour and cook for 3 minutes, stirring constantly.

Slowly add in milk until the sauce thickens, then mix in mustard and season to taste.

Stir in the fish and vegetables, then place in an ovenproof dish.

Dot and spread the mashed potatoes evenly over the top and add grated cheese if using.

Bake in the oven for 35 minutes, or until cooked through, crispy and golden on top, then serve piping hot with tomato sauce, baked beans, steamed veg or a green salad.