Good old-fashioned pies and stews - Laura Mason

Delicious, slow-cooked ingredients simmering in the cooking pot or inside a homemade pastry crust are among life's greatest simple pleasures, and all the recipes in this collection can be made with inexpensive cuts of meat and added to with seasonal ingredients or whatever is on hand. This selection of quality recipes will please every palate, and includes meals based on beef, veal, lamb, pork, chicken, game, fish, and vegetables. From Lamb Casserole and Chicken Pie to Irish Stew with Dumplings, these entrees are economical, simple to make, and can be thrown together in minutes, making a filling and nutritious meal that can be left to cook gently throughout the day. Includes a conversion chart.