Fish Pie

So many people are put off fish pie for life by ghastly experiences during school-days. It is, sadly, one of those dishes which can be positively vandalized by institution cooks, which is such a pity, because a good fish pie is not only delicious, but versatile. It is the sort of dish which can be dressed up or down. You can take the basic combination of white and smoked fish and add hardboiled eggs and parsley, with a creamy mashed potato top for a family lunch; or you can add a few prawns