YUM YUM YUM YUM! This sounds so good, Doug! Did you come up with the potato/bean mixture? I've not heard of that before but sounds like an idea with lots and lots of uses. The way you've used the Calvin's also is a great idea. Of course, though, since it is Shepherd's pie and not Cowboy's pie, it really oughta be made with ground lamb, IMO, which is what I'll do when I make this asap. Thanks! Deb in Houston ---- Doug created: Italian Shepherd's Pie 1 1/2 lb ground beef...I used half beef half pork, use what you wish (snippage) Garlic Mashed Potatoes and Beans 4 large russet potatoes, peeled and quartered 2 tbls olive oil 8 cloves of garlic, chopped medium 1 19 oz can of white kidney beans, drained and rinsed 1/4 cup fresh chopped parsley 1 teaspoon chile powder, I used Calvin's 2 tbls fresh grated parmesan cheese 2 tbls dry breadcrumbs (snippage) Sprinkle more Calvin's or other chile powder lightly over this, and bake in a 350F oven for about 40 minutes.