Lidl - recommendations

HeidiHeidi

Surreptitious wrote: »

It's topped with cheddar potato and it's jam packed with beef. It's also fresh.

Aha - so not a pastry pie at all - excellent!

Frozen or fresh?

Thanks!

nc6000

HeidiHeidi wrote: »

Aha - so not a pastry pie at all - excellent!

Frozen or fresh?

Thanks!

The pie is nice. It isn't frozen nor can it be frozen according to the storage instructions.

vicwatson

Where are these pies stored in Lidl? along by the....?

Curb Your Enthusiasm

vicwatson wrote: »

Where are these pies stored in Lidl? along by the....?

Along by the other pies

But seriously, they are in the fridge with the fresh soups/salads.

Surreptitious

I can see the sales of this pie sky rocketing. I had it for dinner again tonight, the only thing is it has carrots in it in the picture but alas no carrots in the real thing.

HeidiHeidi

Surreptitious wrote: »

I can see the sales of this pie sky rocketing. I had it for dinner again tonight, the only thing is it has carrots in it in the picture but alas no carrots in the real thing.

Does it have the look of a Christmas special about it, or something that might be stocked longer-term?

Never got near a Lidl today unfortunately (probably no bad thing, I'll hardly starve in the next few days, and if it can't be frozen.....)

Surreptitious

HeidiHeidi wrote: »

Does it have the look of a Christmas special about it, or something that might be stocked longer-term?

Never got near a Lidl today unfortunately (probably no bad thing, I'll hardly starve in the next few days, and if it can't be frozen.....)

It's the Taste of Success winner so the aim is to have it on the shelves all year round. It's not festive but more Wintery goodness

Nekarsulm

Has anyone tried the Belgium Chocolate Pudding with the clementine sauce in the middle? Seriously delicious, especially with some whipped cream on top !
Little sachet of gold dust as well, to the delight of the kids.

HeidiHeidi

I randomly picked up a box of Favorina spiced biscuits with almonds, just because they sounded a bit seasonal and I love almonds.

Well, they're gorgeous.

I'll be stocking up on more of them if I can find them in the next few days!

HeidiHeidi

HeidiHeidi wrote: »

I randomly picked up a box of Favorina spiced biscuits with almonds, just because they sounded a bit seasonal and I love almonds.

Well, they're gorgeous.

I'll be stocking up on more of them if I can find them in the next few days!

Further to this, not only did I get a couple more packs, but at a 50% discount Plus some yummy looking dark choc butter biscuits also at 50% off.

AND a brisket pie to boot.

Happy camper here!!!

Davexirl

Picked up the Brisket pie last night and it's lovely. Loved the stout flavour in the sauce, it's different. The meat was good as well.

Curb Your Enthusiasm

Davexirl wrote: »

Picked up the Brisket pie last night and it's lovely. Loved the stout flavour in the sauce, it's different. The meat was good as well.

Just tried it tonight and it is indeed very good

Surreptitious

You can all thank me later.

deadanonymau5

The Gyozas are back!

They're lovely dipped in a little bit of light soya sauce

vicwatson

Surreptitious wrote: »

I can see the sales of this pie sky rocketing. I had it for dinner again tonight, the only thing is it has carrots in it in the picture but alas no carrots in the real thing.

Had in hand today and then spotted the mash is "mustard" mash, that was a deal breaker for me, wish they would just do a "normal" mash topping

HeidiHeidi

vicwatson wrote: »

Had in hand today and then spotted the mash is "mustard" mash, that was a deal breaker for me, wish they would just do a "normal" mash topping

I haven't got around to eating mine yet, but when buying it I noticed that it said on one bit of the packaging that it was mustard mash, but in another place it said cheese mash, and I'm sure whoever first recommended them here said cheese mash as well.

I'll give it the taste test before writing it off!

vicwatson

HeidiHeidi wrote: »

I haven't got around to eating mine yet, but when buying it I noticed that it said on one bit of the packaging that it was mustard mash, but in another place it said cheese mash, and I'm sure whoever first recommended them here said cheese mash as well.

I'll give it the taste test before writing it off!

Maybe there's a cheese mash one too then?

HeidiHeidi

vicwatson wrote: »

Maybe there's a cheese mash one too then?

No, it was the same one I was looking at!

Nekarsulm

Had one today, no sign of mustard in the mash at all. Unless different stores get different types supplied.

vicwatson

Nekarsulm wrote: »

Had one today, no sign of mustard in the mash at all. Unless different stores get different types supplied.

Must be the case, as these ones I looked at said mustard mash

vicwatson

HeidiHeidi wrote: »

No, it was the same one I was looking at!

Packaging printing error I guess

vicwatson

Actually here is the one I was looking at -

Surreptitious

HeidiHeidi wrote: »

I haven't got around to eating mine yet, but when buying it I noticed that it said on one bit of the packaging that it was mustard mash, but in another place it said cheese mash, and I'm sure whoever first recommended them here said cheese mash as well.

I'll give it the taste test before writing it off!

Yeah, that was me. It was a cheddar mash on the topping and it wasn't too strong.

Nekarsulm

Just went to check, packaging was put into the stove! But I tasted no mustard. Will have to buy more tomorrow.

Lady Haywire

I had one last night and it tasted different to the last one I had. Maybe if there's different mash, that would explain it! The one last night was definitely mustard mash and didn't seem as nice as the one I'd had before.

HeidiHeidi

Had the brisket pie this evening for my dinner. Meh.

Maybe I wasn't hungry enough for it, but it was very, very rich and the meat was a bit stringy (I'm very leery about meat in things like this). However I ate it all, which tells its own story!

On the upside, there were some carrots and peas in it (you'd hardly notice them, the pic on the packaging is a tad misleading!) and the gravy was really lovely.

Mash was quite mustardy - if that's the only variety available then I won't be going for this again.

Marymidlands

Had the pie twice now and I love it. Wish it was capable of being frozen as its great for a mid week dinner with veg for other half if I'm late home. Are there long dates on it?

Harry Palmr

I'm always disappointed by "these all one" pie pies, they really do need to be made by hand.

Surreptitious

Another thing I love is the sherry trifle they have. It's got really nice custard and tastes homemade. I didn't get it this year though but might check if they have it this week. It's in a large container and is delicious.

fin12

The Irish cream liquer cheesecake is lovely aswell.