{"id":91039,"date":"2025-03-28T15:25:27","date_gmt":"2025-03-28T13:25:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/weslander\/easy-british-cottage-pie-recipe\/"},"modified":"2026-05-05T08:57:17","modified_gmt":"2026-05-05T06:57:17","slug":"easy-british-cottage-pie-recipe","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/weslander\/easy-british-cottage-pie-recipe\/","title":{"rendered":"Easy British Cottage Pie Recipe"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-f762c115 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"margin-top:0\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-a6bd9f7d wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"border-top-style:none;border-top-width:0px;border-right-style:none;border-right-width:0px;border-bottom-color:var(--wp--preset--color--base-5);border-bottom-width:1px;border-left-style:none;border-left-width:0px;padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-ingredients\">Ingredients<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>1 tbsp olive oil<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>1 large onion, finely chopped<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>2 cloves garlic, minced<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>2 medium carrots, diced<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>500g beef mince<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>2 tbsp tomato pur\u00e9e<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>1 tsp dried thyme (or fresh if you have)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>1 tsp dried rosemary<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>1 beef stock cube (dissolved in 250ml hot water)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>1 tbsp plain flour (to thicken)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Salt and black pepper to taste<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>100g frozen peas (optional)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>800g floury potatoes (like Maris Piper), peeled and chopped<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>50g butter<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>50ml milk (add more for creamier mash)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Salt and pepper to taste<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Optional: a handful of grated mature cheddar (for topping)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-newspack-blocks-wp-block-newspack-ads-blocks-ad-unit alignnone\" style=\"text-align:inherit\"><style> @media ( min-width: 300px ) { .newspack_global_ad.block_6a343bf1da051 { min-height: 100px; } }  @media ( min-width: 320px ) { .newspack_global_ad.block_6a343bf1da051 { min-height: 100px; } }  @media ( min-width: 728px ) { .newspack_global_ad.block_6a343bf1da051 { min-height: 90px; } }  @media ( min-width: 970px ) { .newspack_global_ad.block_6a343bf1da051 { min-height: 100px; } } <\/style>\t\t<div class='newspack_global_ad block_6a343bf1da051 fixed-height'>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<!-- \/23222347025\/PE-EXPENSES\/Recipes --><div id='div-gpt-ad-6a343bf1da051-0'><\/div>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-a6bd9f7d wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"border-top-style:none;border-top-width:0px;border-right-style:none;border-right-width:0px;border-bottom-color:var(--wp--preset--color--base-5);border-bottom-width:1px;border-left-style:none;border-left-width:0px;padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-preparation\">Preparation<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"schema-how-to wp-block-yoast-how-to-block\"><p class=\"schema-how-to-total-time\"><span class=\"schema-how-to-duration-time-text\">Time needed:&nbsp;<\/span>1 hour and 5 minutes<\/p><p class=\"schema-how-to-description\">A classic British comfort food made with seasoned beef mince and vegetables, topped with creamy mashed potato and baked until golden and bubbling.<\/p> <ol class=\"schema-how-to-steps\"><li class=\"schema-how-to-step\" id=\"how-to-step-1741093005100\"><strong class=\"schema-how-to-step-name\">Prepare the mash:<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-how-to-step-text\">Boil the potatoes in salted water for about 15\u201320 minutes until tender.<br\/>Drain and mash with butter, milk, salt, and pepper. Set aside.<\/p> <\/li><li class=\"schema-how-to-step\" id=\"how-to-step-1741093091043\"><strong class=\"schema-how-to-step-name\">Cook the beef filling:<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-how-to-step-text\">Heat oil in a large pan over medium heat.<br\/>Add onions, carrots, and garlic. Saut\u00e9 for 5\u20137 minutes until softened.<br\/>Add the beef mince. Cook until browned, breaking it up with a spoon.<br\/>Stir in tomato pur\u00e9e, Worcestershire sauce, herbs, flour, and stock.<br\/>Simmer uncovered for 15\u201320 minutes until thickened. Add peas towards the end if using.<\/p> <\/li><li class=\"schema-how-to-step\" id=\"how-to-step-1743149843507\"><strong class=\"schema-how-to-step-name\">Assemble:<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-how-to-step-text\">Preheat the oven to 200\u00b0C (fan 180\u00b0C).<br\/>Spoon the beef mixture into an ovenproof dish.<br\/>Top with mashed potato, spreading it over evenly. Rough up the top with a fork (gives a lovely crispy texture).<br\/>Optional: sprinkle grated cheese on top.<\/p> <\/li><\/ol><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-a6bd9f7d wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"border-style:none;border-width:0px;padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-recipe-gallery\">Recipe Gallery<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"48686\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/weslander\/binnelandse-sake-landwyd-van-lyn-af-20240104-4\/6c7f83d5f3284abd990204d149bcd944\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/weslander\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/6c7f83d5f3284abd990204d149bcd944.jpg\" data-orig-size=\"1024,768\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"6c7f83d5f3284abd990204d149bcd944\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;Die departement van binnelandse sake is tans landwyd van lyn af weens \u2019n tegniese probleem. &lt;\/p&gt;\n&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;  &lt;\/strong&gt;&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/weslander\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/6c7f83d5f3284abd990204d149bcd944.jpg\" data-id=\"48686\" src=\"https:\/\/peexpress.lightspeedwp.dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/cottage-pie-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-48686\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-id=\"48687\" src=\"https:\/\/peexpress.lightspeedwp.dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/cottage-pie-2.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-48687\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A classic British comfort food, this recipe entails seasoned beef mince with vegetables, topped with creamy mashed potatoes and baked until golden and bubbling.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":84,"featured_media":91041,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"single-recipe","format":"standard","meta":{"_yoast_wpseo_linkdex":"61","_yoast_wpseo_content_score":"90","_yoast_wpseo_inclusive_language_score":"90","_yoast_wpseo_is_cornerstone":"","_yoast_wpseo_canonical":"","_yoast_wpseo_opengraph-title":"","_yoast_wpseo_opengraph-description":"","_yoast_wpseo_opengraph-image":"","_yoast_wpseo_opengraph-image-id":"","_yoast_wpseo_twitter-title":"","_yoast_wpseo_twitter-description":"","_yoast_wpseo_twitter-image":"","_yoast_wpseo_twitter-image-id":"","newspack_ads_suppress_ads":false,"newspack_sponsor_sponsorship_scope":"","newspack_sponsor_native_byline_display":"inherit","newspack_sponsor_native_category_display":"inherit","newspack_sponsor_underwriter_style":"inherit","newspack_sponsor_underwriter_placement":"inherit","_crsspst_to_novanewscoza":false,"_crsspst_to_novanewscozabloemnewsexpress":false,"_crsspst_to_novanewscozacityvision":false,"_crsspst_to_novanewscozadistrictmailhelderberg":false,"_crsspst_to_novanewscozaeikestadnuus":false,"_crsspst_to_novanewscozahermanustimes":false,"_crsspst_to_novanewscozakomani-karoo":false,"_crsspst_to_novanewscozakougaexpress":false,"_crsspst_to_novanewscozamthathaexpress":false,"_crsspst_to_novanewscozanoordkaapbulletin":false,"_crsspst_to_novanewscozapaarlpost":false,"_crsspst_to_novanewscozapeexpress":false,"_crsspst_to_novanewscozapeoplespost":false,"_crsspst_to_novanewscozaswartlandgazette":false,"_crsspst_to_novanewscozatygerburger":false,"_crsspst_to_novanewscozaudexpress":false,"_crsspst_to_novanewscozavistanews":false,"_crsspst_to_novanewscozavrystaatkroon":false,"_crsspst_to_novanewscozaweskusnuus":false,"_crsspst_to_novanewscozaworcesterstandard":false,"_eb_attr":"","_EventAllDay":"","_EventTimezone":"","_EventStartDate":"","_EventEndDate":"","_EventStartDateUTC":"","_EventEndDateUTC":"","_EventShowMap":"","_EventShowMapLink":"","_EventURL":"","_EventCost":"","_EventCostDescription":"","_EventCurrencySymbol":"","_EventCurrencyCode":"","_EventCurrencyPosition":"","_EventDateTimeSeparator":"","_EventTimeRangeSeparator":"","_EventOrganizerID":"","_EventVenueID":"","_OrganizerEmail":"","_OrganizerPhone":"","_OrganizerWebsite":"","_VenueAddress":"","_VenueCity":"","_VenueCountry":"","_VenueProvince":"","_VenueState":"","_VenueZip":"","_VenuePhone":"","_VenueURL":"","_VenueStateProvince":"","_VenueLat":"","_VenueLng":"","_VenueShowMap":"","_VenueShowMapLink":"","_application":"","_batch_id":"","_company_name":"","_company_tagline":"","_company_twitter":"","_company_video":"","_company_website":"","_custom_id":"","_EventDuration":"","_EventOrigin":"","_EventTimezoneAbbr":"","_featured":"","_filled":"","_job_expires":"","_job_location":"","_media_credit":"","_media_credit_url":"","_menu_item_menu_item_parent":"","_menu_item_object":"","_menu_item_object_id":"","_menu_item_target":"","_menu_item_type":"","_menu_item_url":"","_menu_item_xfn":"","_navis_media_can_distribute":"","_navis_media_credit_org":"","_OrganizerOrigin":"","_provider":"","_pum_built_in":"","_pum_default_theme":"","_pum_form_conversion_count":"","_remote_id":"","_remote_name":"","_remote_position":"","_report_frequency":"","_report_reference_dates":"","_send_attempts":"","_site_id":"","_sitemap_exclude":"","_sitemap_frequency":"","_sitemap_priority":"","_source_url":"","_subscription_period":"","_subscription_period_interval":"","_subscription_price":"","_tec_slr_enabled":"","_tec_slr_layout":"","_template_type":"","_ticket_end_date":"","_ticket_start_date":"","_tribe_aggregator_allow_multiple_organizers":"","_tribe_aggregator_content_type":"","_tribe_aggregator_file":"","_tribe_aggregator_finalized":"","_tribe_aggregator_hash":"","_tribe_aggregator_import_id":"","_tribe_aggregator_import_name":"","_tribe_aggregator_interactive":"","_tribe_aggregator_origin":"","_tribe_aggregator_post_status":"","_tribe_aggregator_preview":"","_tribe_aggregator_source_name":"","_tribe_aggregator_type":"","_tribe_default_ticket_provider":"","_tribe_hide_attendees_list":"","_tribe_rsvp_for_event":"","_tribe_ticket_capacity":"","_tribe_ticket_header":"","_tribe_ticket_show_description":"","_tribe_ticket_show_not_going":"","_tribe_ticket_version":"","_type":"","_VenueOrigin":"","_wp_attachment_context":"","_wp_attachment_image_alt":"","_wp_font_face_file":"","_wp_old_date":"","_yoast_wpseo_estimated-reading-time-minutes":"2","_yoast_wpseo_focuskeywords":"","_yoast_wpseo_focuskw_text_input":"","_yoast_wpseo_keywordsynonyms":"","_yoast_wpseo_primary_block-catalog":"","_yoast_wpseo_primary_category":"87","_yoast_wpseo_primary_job_listing_type":"","_yoast_wpseo_primary_nova_retailer":"","_yoast_wpseo_primary_publication":"","_yoast_wpseo_primary_tribe_events_cat":"","_yoast_wpseo_videositemap-duration":"","_yoast_wpseo_videositemap-rating":"","_menu_item_classes":[],"_tribe_modified_fields":[],"_wp_attachment_backup_sizes":[],"_wp_suggested_privacy_policy_content":[],"_yoast_post_redirect_info":[],"_yoast_wpseo_video_meta":[],"activation_date":"","archive_insertion_is_repeating":"","archive_insertion_posts_count":"","article_feature_media":"","article_feature_type":"","article_main_image_caption":"","article_media_icon":"","article_template":"","author_byline":"","background_color":"","block_editor":"","byline":"","cmplz_hide_cookiebanner":"","competition_end_date":"","contact_advertise_email":"","contact_advertise_phone":"","contact_editorial_email":"","contact_general_email":"","contact_general_phone":"","contact_office_hours":"","contact_physical_address":"","enabled":"","featured_image_custom_caption":"","featured_video_url":"","fields":"","font_body":"","font_header":"","frequency":"","headline":"","hide_border":"","icon":"","is_wp_suggestion":"","issuu_download_url":"","issuu_embed_url":"","language_version_url":"","large_border":"","name":"","nm_contact_name":"","nm_contact_number":"","nm_date_lost":"","no_overlay_background":"","node-url":"","obituary_born_date":"","obituary_died_date":"","obituary_memoriam_text":"","origin":"","overlay_color":"","overlay_opacity":"","overlay_size":"","placement":"","plural_label":"","post_author":"","post_id":"","post_language":"en","secret-key":"","sponsored_utm_campaign":"","sponsored_utm_content":"","sponsored_utm_medium":"","sponsored_utm_source":"","sponsored_utm_term":"","start_date":"","utm_suppression":"","video_embed_url":"","wp_pattern_sync_status":"","data_version":[],"enclosure":[],"pongrass_image":[],"_jetpack_newsletter_access":"","_jetpack_dont_email_post_to_subs":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_tier_id":0,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paywalled_content":false,"_newspack_byline_active":false,"_newspack_byline":"","newspack_content_restriction_is_exempt":false,"scaip_prevent_shortcode_addition":false,"_jetpack_feature_clip_id":0,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":"","jetpack_post_was_ever_published":false},"categories":[87],"tags":[7996,8529,8527,8528,7997],"newspack_spnsrs_tax":[],"publication":[],"class_list":["post-91039","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-recipes","tag-comfort-food","tag-digital-news","tag-novanews-co-za","tag-novus-media","tag-pie"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO Premium plugin v27.8 (Yoast SEO v27.8) - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-premium-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>Cottage Pie: A Hearty Meal for Your Family | Weslander<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Discover how to make a classic Cottage Pie with seasoned beef and creamy mashed potatoes for a comforting meal.\" \/>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/easy-british-cottage-pie-recipe\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"Easy British Cottage Pie Recipe\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:description\" content=\"Discover how to make a classic Cottage Pie with seasoned beef and creamy mashed potatoes for a comforting meal.\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:url\" content=\"https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/weslander\/easy-british-cottage-pie-recipe\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:site_name\" content=\"Weslander\" \/>\n<meta property=\"article:publisher\" content=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/weslander\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"article:published_time\" content=\"2025-03-28T13:25:27+00:00\" \/>\n<meta property=\"article:modified_time\" content=\"2026-05-05T06:57:17+00:00\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:image\" content=\"https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/weslander\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/image-2.jpg\" \/>\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:width\" content=\"1024\" \/>\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:height\" content=\"768\" \/>\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:type\" content=\"image\/jpeg\" \/>\n<meta name=\"author\" content=\"Novus Media\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:card\" content=\"summary_large_image\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:label1\" content=\"Written by\" \/>\n\t<meta name=\"twitter:data1\" content=\"Novus Media\" \/>\n\t<meta name=\"twitter:label2\" content=\"Est. reading time\" \/>\n\t<meta name=\"twitter:data2\" content=\"2 minutes\" \/>\n<script type=\"application\/ld+json\" class=\"yoast-schema-graph\">{\"@context\":\"https:\\\/\\\/schema.org\",\"@graph\":[{\"@type\":\"Article\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/novanews.co.za\\\/weslander\\\/easy-british-cottage-pie-recipe\\\/#article\",\"isPartOf\":{\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/novanews.co.za\\\/weslander\\\/easy-british-cottage-pie-recipe\\\/\"},\"author\":{\"name\":\"Novus Media\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/novanews.co.za\\\/weslander\\\/#\\\/schema\\\/person\\\/983baf19061ae37200c677921427ddd7\"},\"headline\":\"Easy British Cottage Pie Recipe\",\"datePublished\":\"2025-03-28T13:25:27+00:00\",\"dateModified\":\"2026-05-05T06:57:17+00:00\",\"mainEntityOfPage\":{\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/novanews.co.za\\\/weslander\\\/easy-british-cottage-pie-recipe\\\/\"},\"wordCount\":253,\"commentCount\":0,\"publisher\":{\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/novanews.co.za\\\/weslander\\\/#organization\"},\"image\":{\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/novanews.co.za\\\/weslander\\\/easy-british-cottage-pie-recipe\\\/#primaryimage\"},\"thumbnailUrl\":\"https:\\\/\\\/novanews.co.za\\\/weslander\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2025\\\/03\\\/image-2.jpg\",\"keywords\":[\"Comfort Food\",\"digital news\",\"NovaNews.co.za\",\"Novus Media\",\"Pie\"],\"articleSection\":[\"Recipes\"],\"inLanguage\":\"en-ZA\",\"potentialAction\":[{\"@type\":\"CommentAction\",\"name\":\"Comment\",\"target\":[\"https:\\\/\\\/novanews.co.za\\\/weslander\\\/easy-british-cottage-pie-recipe\\\/#respond\"]}],\"copyrightYear\":\"2025\",\"copyrightHolder\":{\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/novanews.co.za\\\/weslander\\\/#organization\"}},{\"@type\":\"WebPage\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/novanews.co.za\\\/weslander\\\/easy-british-cottage-pie-recipe\\\/\",\"url\":\"https:\\\/\\\/novanews.co.za\\\/weslander\\\/easy-british-cottage-pie-recipe\\\/\",\"name\":\"Cottage Pie: A Hearty Meal for Your Family | Weslander\",\"isPartOf\":{\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/novanews.co.za\\\/weslander\\\/#website\"},\"primaryImageOfPage\":{\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/novanews.co.za\\\/weslander\\\/easy-british-cottage-pie-recipe\\\/#primaryimage\"},\"image\":{\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/novanews.co.za\\\/weslander\\\/easy-british-cottage-pie-recipe\\\/#primaryimage\"},\"thumbnailUrl\":\"https:\\\/\\\/novanews.co.za\\\/weslander\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2025\\\/03\\\/image-2.jpg\",\"datePublished\":\"2025-03-28T13:25:27+00:00\",\"dateModified\":\"2026-05-05T06:57:17+00:00\",\"description\":\"Discover how to make a classic Cottage Pie with seasoned beef and creamy mashed potatoes for a comforting meal.\",\"breadcrumb\":{\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/novanews.co.za\\\/weslander\\\/easy-british-cottage-pie-recipe\\\/#breadcrumb\"},\"inLanguage\":\"en-ZA\",\"potentialAction\":[{\"@type\":\"ReadAction\",\"target\":[\"https:\\\/\\\/novanews.co.za\\\/weslander\\\/easy-british-cottage-pie-recipe\\\/\"]}]},{\"@type\":\"ImageObject\",\"inLanguage\":\"en-ZA\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/novanews.co.za\\\/weslander\\\/easy-british-cottage-pie-recipe\\\/#primaryimage\",\"url\":\"https:\\\/\\\/novanews.co.za\\\/weslander\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2025\\\/03\\\/image-2.jpg\",\"contentUrl\":\"https:\\\/\\\/novanews.co.za\\\/weslander\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2025\\\/03\\\/image-2.jpg\",\"width\":1024,\"height\":768},{\"@type\":\"BreadcrumbList\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/novanews.co.za\\\/weslander\\\/easy-british-cottage-pie-recipe\\\/#breadcrumb\",\"itemListElement\":[{\"@type\":\"ListItem\",\"position\":1,\"name\":\"Home\",\"item\":\"https:\\\/\\\/novanews.co.za\\\/weslander\\\/\"},{\"@type\":\"ListItem\",\"position\":2,\"name\":\"Recipes\",\"item\":\"https:\\\/\\\/novanews.co.za\\\/weslander\\\/recipes\\\/\"},{\"@type\":\"ListItem\",\"position\":3,\"name\":\"Easy British Cottage Pie Recipe\"}]},{\"@type\":\"WebSite\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/novanews.co.za\\\/weslander\\\/#website\",\"url\":\"https:\\\/\\\/novanews.co.za\\\/weslander\\\/\",\"name\":\"Weslander\",\"description\":\"To Inform, Engage and Empower Local Communities\",\"publisher\":{\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/novanews.co.za\\\/weslander\\\/#organization\"},\"potentialAction\":[{\"@type\":\"SearchAction\",\"target\":{\"@type\":\"EntryPoint\",\"urlTemplate\":\"https:\\\/\\\/novanews.co.za\\\/weslander\\\/?s={search_term_string}\"},\"query-input\":{\"@type\":\"PropertyValueSpecification\",\"valueRequired\":true,\"valueName\":\"search_term_string\"}}],\"inLanguage\":\"en-ZA\"},{\"@type\":\"Organization\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/novanews.co.za\\\/weslander\\\/#organization\",\"name\":\"Weslander\",\"url\":\"https:\\\/\\\/novanews.co.za\\\/weslander\\\/\",\"logo\":{\"@type\":\"ImageObject\",\"inLanguage\":\"en-ZA\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/novanews.co.za\\\/weslander\\\/#\\\/schema\\\/logo\\\/image\\\/\",\"url\":\"https:\\\/\\\/novanews.co.za\\\/weslander\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2025\\\/03\\\/weslander-site-icon-1.png\",\"contentUrl\":\"https:\\\/\\\/novanews.co.za\\\/weslander\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2025\\\/03\\\/weslander-site-icon-1.png\",\"width\":512,\"height\":512,\"caption\":\"Weslander\"},\"image\":{\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/novanews.co.za\\\/weslander\\\/#\\\/schema\\\/logo\\\/image\\\/\"},\"sameAs\":[\"https:\\\/\\\/www.facebook.com\\\/weslander\\\/\",\"https:\\\/\\\/www.instagram.com\\\/weslander_koerant\\\/\"],\"description\":\"Weslander has been the main source of reliable news for the West Coast (Weskus) for 53 years, earning the trust of generations of readers. With a strong community focus, the newspaper serves as a vital link between residents, local businesses, and public services. It\u2019s a go-to platform for hyper-local stories \u2014 the kind of news that often goes unnoticed by national outlets but plays a crucial role in everyday life. From school achievements and local heroes to municipal matters and regional developments, Weslander provides a voice to smaller communities, helping to connect people, raise awareness, and highlight the issues that matter most to them.\",\"email\":\"weslander@novusmedia.co.za\",\"telephone\":\"022 713 1251\",\"legalName\":\"Novus Media (Pty) Ltd\",\"foundingDate\":\"2025-01-01\",\"vatID\":\"4100318916\",\"taxID\":\"2000\\\/018234\\\/07\",\"numberOfEmployees\":{\"@type\":\"QuantitativeValue\",\"minValue\":\"51\",\"maxValue\":\"200\"}},{\"@type\":\"Person\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/novanews.co.za\\\/weslander\\\/#\\\/schema\\\/person\\\/983baf19061ae37200c677921427ddd7\",\"name\":\"Novus Media\",\"image\":{\"@type\":\"ImageObject\",\"inLanguage\":\"en-ZA\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/secure.gravatar.com\\\/avatar\\\/301565e6eb478c51ef897a38a789d0f3da6ec2a9ceb0d64f47de374b41e63698?s=96&d=mm&r=g\",\"url\":\"https:\\\/\\\/secure.gravatar.com\\\/avatar\\\/301565e6eb478c51ef897a38a789d0f3da6ec2a9ceb0d64f47de374b41e63698?s=96&d=mm&r=g\",\"contentUrl\":\"https:\\\/\\\/secure.gravatar.com\\\/avatar\\\/301565e6eb478c51ef897a38a789d0f3da6ec2a9ceb0d64f47de374b41e63698?s=96&d=mm&r=g\",\"caption\":\"Novus Media\"},\"url\":\"https:\\\/\\\/novanews.co.za\\\/weslander\\\/author\\\/novusmedia\\\/\"},{\"@type\":\"HowTo\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/novanews.co.za\\\/weslander\\\/easy-british-cottage-pie-recipe\\\/#howto-1\",\"name\":\"Easy British Cottage Pie Recipe\",\"mainEntityOfPage\":{\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/novanews.co.za\\\/weslander\\\/easy-british-cottage-pie-recipe\\\/#article\"},\"description\":\"A classic British comfort food made with seasoned beef mince and vegetables, topped with creamy mashed potato and baked until golden and bubbling.\",\"totalTime\":\"P0DT1H5M\",\"step\":[{\"@type\":\"HowToStep\",\"url\":\"https:\\\/\\\/novanews.co.za\\\/weslander\\\/easy-british-cottage-pie-recipe\\\/#how-to-step-1741093005100\",\"name\":\"Prepare the mash:\",\"itemListElement\":[{\"@type\":\"HowToDirection\",\"text\":\"Boil the potatoes in salted water for about 15\u201320 minutes until tender.u003cbr\\\/u003eDrain and mash with butter, milk, salt, and pepper. Set aside.\"}]},{\"@type\":\"HowToStep\",\"url\":\"https:\\\/\\\/novanews.co.za\\\/weslander\\\/easy-british-cottage-pie-recipe\\\/#how-to-step-1741093091043\",\"name\":\"Cook the beef filling:\",\"itemListElement\":[{\"@type\":\"HowToDirection\",\"text\":\"Heat oil in a large pan over medium heat.u003cbr\\\/u003eAdd onions, carrots, and garlic. Saut\u00e9 for 5\u20137 minutes until softened.u003cbr\\\/u003eAdd the beef mince. Cook until browned, breaking it up with a spoon.u003cbr\\\/u003eStir in tomato pur\u00e9e, Worcestershire sauce, herbs, flour, and stock.u003cbr\\\/u003eSimmer uncovered for 15\u201320 minutes until thickened. Add peas towards the end if using.\"}]},{\"@type\":\"HowToStep\",\"url\":\"https:\\\/\\\/novanews.co.za\\\/weslander\\\/easy-british-cottage-pie-recipe\\\/#how-to-step-1743149843507\",\"name\":\"Assemble:\",\"itemListElement\":[{\"@type\":\"HowToDirection\",\"text\":\"Preheat the oven to 200\u00b0C (fan 180\u00b0C).u003cbr\\\/u003eSpoon the beef mixture into an ovenproof dish.u003cbr\\\/u003eTop with mashed potato, spreading it over evenly. Rough up the top with a fork (gives a lovely crispy texture).u003cbr\\\/u003eOptional: sprinkle grated cheese on top.\"}]}],\"inLanguage\":\"en-ZA\"}]}<\/script>\n<!-- \/ Yoast SEO Premium plugin. -->","yoast_head_json":{"title":"Cottage Pie: A Hearty Meal for Your Family | Weslander","description":"Discover how to make a classic Cottage Pie with seasoned beef and creamy mashed potatoes for a comforting meal.","robots":{"index":"index","follow":"follow","max-snippet":"max-snippet:-1","max-image-preview":"max-image-preview:large","max-video-preview":"max-video-preview:-1"},"canonical":"https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/easy-british-cottage-pie-recipe\/","og_locale":"en_US","og_type":"article","og_title":"Easy British Cottage Pie Recipe","og_description":"Discover how to make a classic Cottage Pie with seasoned beef and creamy mashed potatoes for a comforting meal.","og_url":"https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/weslander\/easy-british-cottage-pie-recipe\/","og_site_name":"Weslander","article_publisher":"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/weslander\/","article_published_time":"2025-03-28T13:25:27+00:00","article_modified_time":"2026-05-05T06:57:17+00:00","og_image":[{"width":1024,"height":768,"url":"https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/weslander\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/image-2.jpg","type":"image\/jpeg"}],"author":"Novus Media","twitter_card":"summary_large_image","twitter_misc":{"Written by":"Novus Media","Est. reading time":"2 minutes"},"schema":{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org","@graph":[{"@type":"Article","@id":"https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/weslander\/easy-british-cottage-pie-recipe\/#article","isPartOf":{"@id":"https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/weslander\/easy-british-cottage-pie-recipe\/"},"author":{"name":"Novus Media","@id":"https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/weslander\/#\/schema\/person\/983baf19061ae37200c677921427ddd7"},"headline":"Easy British Cottage Pie Recipe","datePublished":"2025-03-28T13:25:27+00:00","dateModified":"2026-05-05T06:57:17+00:00","mainEntityOfPage":{"@id":"https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/weslander\/easy-british-cottage-pie-recipe\/"},"wordCount":253,"commentCount":0,"publisher":{"@id":"https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/weslander\/#organization"},"image":{"@id":"https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/weslander\/easy-british-cottage-pie-recipe\/#primaryimage"},"thumbnailUrl":"https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/weslander\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/image-2.jpg","keywords":["Comfort Food","digital news","NovaNews.co.za","Novus Media","Pie"],"articleSection":["Recipes"],"inLanguage":"en-ZA","potentialAction":[{"@type":"CommentAction","name":"Comment","target":["https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/weslander\/easy-british-cottage-pie-recipe\/#respond"]}],"copyrightYear":"2025","copyrightHolder":{"@id":"https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/weslander\/#organization"}},{"@type":"WebPage","@id":"https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/weslander\/easy-british-cottage-pie-recipe\/","url":"https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/weslander\/easy-british-cottage-pie-recipe\/","name":"Cottage Pie: A Hearty Meal for Your Family | Weslander","isPartOf":{"@id":"https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/weslander\/#website"},"primaryImageOfPage":{"@id":"https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/weslander\/easy-british-cottage-pie-recipe\/#primaryimage"},"image":{"@id":"https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/weslander\/easy-british-cottage-pie-recipe\/#primaryimage"},"thumbnailUrl":"https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/weslander\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/image-2.jpg","datePublished":"2025-03-28T13:25:27+00:00","dateModified":"2026-05-05T06:57:17+00:00","description":"Discover how to make a classic Cottage Pie with seasoned beef and creamy mashed potatoes for a comforting meal.","breadcrumb":{"@id":"https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/weslander\/easy-british-cottage-pie-recipe\/#breadcrumb"},"inLanguage":"en-ZA","potentialAction":[{"@type":"ReadAction","target":["https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/weslander\/easy-british-cottage-pie-recipe\/"]}]},{"@type":"ImageObject","inLanguage":"en-ZA","@id":"https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/weslander\/easy-british-cottage-pie-recipe\/#primaryimage","url":"https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/weslander\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/image-2.jpg","contentUrl":"https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/weslander\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/image-2.jpg","width":1024,"height":768},{"@type":"BreadcrumbList","@id":"https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/weslander\/easy-british-cottage-pie-recipe\/#breadcrumb","itemListElement":[{"@type":"ListItem","position":1,"name":"Home","item":"https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/weslander\/"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":2,"name":"Recipes","item":"https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/weslander\/recipes\/"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":3,"name":"Easy British Cottage Pie Recipe"}]},{"@type":"WebSite","@id":"https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/weslander\/#website","url":"https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/weslander\/","name":"Weslander","description":"To Inform, Engage and Empower Local Communities","publisher":{"@id":"https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/weslander\/#organization"},"potentialAction":[{"@type":"SearchAction","target":{"@type":"EntryPoint","urlTemplate":"https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/weslander\/?s={search_term_string}"},"query-input":{"@type":"PropertyValueSpecification","valueRequired":true,"valueName":"search_term_string"}}],"inLanguage":"en-ZA"},{"@type":"Organization","@id":"https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/weslander\/#organization","name":"Weslander","url":"https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/weslander\/","logo":{"@type":"ImageObject","inLanguage":"en-ZA","@id":"https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/weslander\/#\/schema\/logo\/image\/","url":"https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/weslander\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/weslander-site-icon-1.png","contentUrl":"https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/weslander\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/weslander-site-icon-1.png","width":512,"height":512,"caption":"Weslander"},"image":{"@id":"https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/weslander\/#\/schema\/logo\/image\/"},"sameAs":["https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/weslander\/","https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/weslander_koerant\/"],"description":"Weslander has been the main source of reliable news for the West Coast (Weskus) for 53 years, earning the trust of generations of readers. With a strong community focus, the newspaper serves as a vital link between residents, local businesses, and public services. It\u2019s a go-to platform for hyper-local stories \u2014 the kind of news that often goes unnoticed by national outlets but plays a crucial role in everyday life. From school achievements and local heroes to municipal matters and regional developments, Weslander provides a voice to smaller communities, helping to connect people, raise awareness, and highlight the issues that matter most to them.","email":"weslander@novusmedia.co.za","telephone":"022 713 1251","legalName":"Novus Media (Pty) Ltd","foundingDate":"2025-01-01","vatID":"4100318916","taxID":"2000\/018234\/07","numberOfEmployees":{"@type":"QuantitativeValue","minValue":"51","maxValue":"200"}},{"@type":"Person","@id":"https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/weslander\/#\/schema\/person\/983baf19061ae37200c677921427ddd7","name":"Novus Media","image":{"@type":"ImageObject","inLanguage":"en-ZA","@id":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/301565e6eb478c51ef897a38a789d0f3da6ec2a9ceb0d64f47de374b41e63698?s=96&d=mm&r=g","url":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/301565e6eb478c51ef897a38a789d0f3da6ec2a9ceb0d64f47de374b41e63698?s=96&d=mm&r=g","contentUrl":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/301565e6eb478c51ef897a38a789d0f3da6ec2a9ceb0d64f47de374b41e63698?s=96&d=mm&r=g","caption":"Novus Media"},"url":"https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/weslander\/author\/novusmedia\/"},{"@type":"HowTo","@id":"https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/weslander\/easy-british-cottage-pie-recipe\/#howto-1","name":"Easy British Cottage Pie Recipe","mainEntityOfPage":{"@id":"https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/weslander\/easy-british-cottage-pie-recipe\/#article"},"description":"A classic British comfort food made with seasoned beef mince and vegetables, topped with creamy mashed potato and baked until golden and bubbling.","totalTime":"P0DT1H5M","step":[{"@type":"HowToStep","url":"https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/weslander\/easy-british-cottage-pie-recipe\/#how-to-step-1741093005100","name":"Prepare the mash:","itemListElement":[{"@type":"HowToDirection","text":"Boil the potatoes in salted water for about 15\u201320 minutes until tender.u003cbr\/u003eDrain and mash with butter, milk, salt, and pepper. Set aside."}]},{"@type":"HowToStep","url":"https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/weslander\/easy-british-cottage-pie-recipe\/#how-to-step-1741093091043","name":"Cook the beef filling:","itemListElement":[{"@type":"HowToDirection","text":"Heat oil in a large pan over medium heat.u003cbr\/u003eAdd onions, carrots, and garlic. Saut\u00e9 for 5\u20137 minutes until softened.u003cbr\/u003eAdd the beef mince. Cook until browned, breaking it up with a spoon.u003cbr\/u003eStir in tomato pur\u00e9e, Worcestershire sauce, herbs, flour, and stock.u003cbr\/u003eSimmer uncovered for 15\u201320 minutes until thickened. Add peas towards the end if using."}]},{"@type":"HowToStep","url":"https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/weslander\/easy-british-cottage-pie-recipe\/#how-to-step-1743149843507","name":"Assemble:","itemListElement":[{"@type":"HowToDirection","text":"Preheat the oven to 200\u00b0C (fan 180\u00b0C).u003cbr\/u003eSpoon the beef mixture into an ovenproof dish.u003cbr\/u003eTop with mashed potato, spreading it over evenly. Rough up the top with a fork (gives a lovely crispy texture).u003cbr\/u003eOptional: sprinkle grated cheese on top."}]}],"inLanguage":"en-ZA"}]}},"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/weslander\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/image-2.jpg","jetpack-related-posts":[{"id":300566,"url":"https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/weslander\/recipe-easy-quick-seafood-potjie\/","url_meta":{"origin":91039,"position":0},"title":"RECIPE | Easy, quick seafood potjie","author":"Weslander","date":"18 May 2026","format":false,"excerpt":"Seafood potjie recipe","rel":"","context":"In &quot;News&quot;","block_context":{"text":"News","link":"https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/weslander\/news\/"},"img":{"alt_text":"","src":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/novanews.co.za\/weslander\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Easter-RecipesWeb-_1_06733.jpeg?resize=350%2C200&ssl=1","width":350,"height":200,"srcset":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/novanews.co.za\/weslander\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Easter-RecipesWeb-_1_06733.jpeg?resize=350%2C200&ssl=1 1x, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/novanews.co.za\/weslander\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Easter-RecipesWeb-_1_06733.jpeg?resize=525%2C300&ssl=1 1.5x, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/novanews.co.za\/weslander\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Easter-RecipesWeb-_1_06733.jpeg?resize=700%2C400&ssl=1 2x, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/novanews.co.za\/weslander\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Easter-RecipesWeb-_1_06733.jpeg?resize=1050%2C600&ssl=1 3x"},"classes":[]},{"id":296740,"url":"https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/weslander\/recipe\/","url_meta":{"origin":91039,"position":1},"title":"RECIPE | Enjoy a creamy tomato and chicken pasta bake","author":"Weslander","date":"6 February 2026","format":false,"excerpt":"Creamy tomato chicken pasta bake recipe","rel":"","context":"In &quot;Galleries&quot;","block_context":{"text":"Galleries","link":"https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/weslander\/galleries\/"},"img":{"alt_text":"","src":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/novanews.co.za\/weslander\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/fvc-tv_recipe-image__19899.jpg?resize=350%2C200&ssl=1","width":350,"height":200,"srcset":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/novanews.co.za\/weslander\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/fvc-tv_recipe-image__19899.jpg?resize=350%2C200&ssl=1 1x, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/novanews.co.za\/weslander\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/fvc-tv_recipe-image__19899.jpg?resize=525%2C300&ssl=1 1.5x, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/novanews.co.za\/weslander\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/fvc-tv_recipe-image__19899.jpg?resize=700%2C400&ssl=1 2x, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/novanews.co.za\/weslander\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/fvc-tv_recipe-image__19899.jpg?resize=1050%2C600&ssl=1 3x"},"classes":[]},{"id":296413,"url":"https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/weslander\/recipe-croissants-with-salmon\/","url_meta":{"origin":91039,"position":2},"title":"RECIPE | Croissant with salmon the perfect recipe for picnic","author":"Weslander","date":"29 January 2026","format":false,"excerpt":"Perfect for a summer brunch","rel":"","context":"In &quot;News&quot;","block_context":{"text":"News","link":"https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/weslander\/news\/"},"img":{"alt_text":"","src":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/novanews.co.za\/weslander\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/FV5427-Salmon-Croiss_04329.jpeg?resize=350%2C200&ssl=1","width":350,"height":200,"srcset":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/novanews.co.za\/weslander\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/FV5427-Salmon-Croiss_04329.jpeg?resize=350%2C200&ssl=1 1x, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/novanews.co.za\/weslander\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/FV5427-Salmon-Croiss_04329.jpeg?resize=525%2C300&ssl=1 1.5x, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/novanews.co.za\/weslander\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/FV5427-Salmon-Croiss_04329.jpeg?resize=700%2C400&ssl=1 2x, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/novanews.co.za\/weslander\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/FV5427-Salmon-Croiss_04329.jpeg?resize=1050%2C600&ssl=1 3x"},"classes":[]},{"id":296234,"url":"https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/weslander\/pepersteak-pastei\/","url_meta":{"origin":91039,"position":3},"title":"RESEP | Ryk pasteitjie","author":"Weslander","date":"23 January 2026","format":false,"excerpt":"Met 'n ryk, smaaklike vulsel wat verskeie voorkeure bevredig, is 'n pepersteak-pastei gewis die resep om te volg","rel":"","context":"In &quot;News&quot;","block_context":{"text":"News","link":"https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/weslander\/news\/"},"img":{"alt_text":"","src":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/novanews.co.za\/weslander\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Cape-Malay-Pepper-St_65714.jpg?resize=350%2C200&ssl=1","width":350,"height":200,"srcset":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/novanews.co.za\/weslander\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Cape-Malay-Pepper-St_65714.jpg?resize=350%2C200&ssl=1 1x, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/novanews.co.za\/weslander\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Cape-Malay-Pepper-St_65714.jpg?resize=525%2C300&ssl=1 1.5x, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/novanews.co.za\/weslander\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Cape-Malay-Pepper-St_65714.jpg?resize=700%2C400&ssl=1 2x, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/novanews.co.za\/weslander\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Cape-Malay-Pepper-St_65714.jpg?resize=1050%2C600&ssl=1 3x"},"classes":[]},{"id":297244,"url":"https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/weslander\/recipe-fudge\/","url_meta":{"origin":91039,"position":4},"title":"RECIPE | Hit the sweet spot with creamy fudge","author":"Weslander","date":"22 February 2026","format":false,"excerpt":"There's nothing like a good old-fashioned fudge, rich, creamy, and full of that homemade goodness we all grew up with.","rel":"","context":"In &quot;Galleries&quot;","block_context":{"text":"Galleries","link":"https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/weslander\/galleries\/"},"img":{"alt_text":"","src":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/novanews.co.za\/weslander\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/fudge_93112_16x9_21302.jpg?resize=350%2C200&ssl=1","width":350,"height":200,"srcset":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/novanews.co.za\/weslander\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/fudge_93112_16x9_21302.jpg?resize=350%2C200&ssl=1 1x, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/novanews.co.za\/weslander\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/fudge_93112_16x9_21302.jpg?resize=525%2C300&ssl=1 1.5x, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/novanews.co.za\/weslander\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/fudge_93112_16x9_21302.jpg?resize=700%2C400&ssl=1 2x, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/novanews.co.za\/weslander\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/fudge_93112_16x9_21302.jpg?resize=1050%2C600&ssl=1 3x"},"classes":[]},{"id":264670,"url":"https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/weslander\/recipe-delight-in-strawberry-cheesecake-fusion\/","url_meta":{"origin":91039,"position":5},"title":"Recipe | Delight in strawberry cheesecake fusion","author":"Weslander","date":"30 June 2025","format":false,"excerpt":"No-bake strawberry cheesecake highlighting simplicity and rich flavors.","rel":"","context":"In &quot;Recipes&quot;","block_context":{"text":"Recipes","link":"https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/weslander\/recipes\/"},"img":{"alt_text":"","src":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/novanews.co.za\/weslander\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Creamy-strawberry-ch_70447.jpg?resize=350%2C200&ssl=1","width":350,"height":200,"srcset":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/novanews.co.za\/weslander\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Creamy-strawberry-ch_70447.jpg?resize=350%2C200&ssl=1 1x, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/novanews.co.za\/weslander\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Creamy-strawberry-ch_70447.jpg?resize=525%2C300&ssl=1 1.5x, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/novanews.co.za\/weslander\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Creamy-strawberry-ch_70447.jpg?resize=700%2C400&ssl=1 2x, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/novanews.co.za\/weslander\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Creamy-strawberry-ch_70447.jpg?resize=1050%2C600&ssl=1 3x"},"classes":[]}],"jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"distributor_meta":false,"distributor_terms":false,"distributor_media":false,"distributor_original_site_name":"Novus Media","distributor_original_site_url":"https:\/\/novanews.co.za","push-errors":false,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/weslander\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/91039","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/weslander\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/weslander\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/weslander\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/84"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/weslander\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=91039"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/weslander\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/91039\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/weslander\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/91041"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/weslander\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=91039"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/weslander\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=91039"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/weslander\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=91039"},{"taxonomy":"newspack_spnsrs_tax","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/weslander\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/newspack_spnsrs_tax?post=91039"},{"taxonomy":"publication","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/weslander\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/publication?post=91039"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}