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Here is a very famous WWII 1940's dish, Lord Woolton Pie. It was an adaptable dish made primarily from vegetables and created at the Savoy Hotel in London, England for Lord Woolton. It was a recipe that grew popular in many countries during the war.

Lord Woolton Pie
* Various in season veggies like turnips, potatoes, cauliflower, broccoli, leeks, onions, carrots
* Potatoes for mashing
* Flour, butter and milk for sauce
* Strong grated cheddar cheese
* Herbs such as sage or thyme for sauce

Method
* Peel washed potatoes (save peelings to bake in oven with salt and herbs)
* Dice potatoes and cook in salted water until soft
* Mash with butter, a little milk and add salt
* Peel, wash and dice in season veggies as applicable and boil until nearly cooked
* Drain and place in pie dish
* Make sauce-Use dessert spoon of butter and melt in pan, add two dessert spoons of flour and mix and slowly add in milk, keep stirring. Add salt and herbs and pepper
* Pour thick sauce over the vegetables
* Put mashed potato in piping bag (baggy with a hole in the corner)
* Pipe over the top of veggies and sauce
* Finish by placing some grated cheese over the top
* Place in oven at 220 C for around 30 minutes until the potatoes have browned

Submitted by Carolyn Ekins