Deconstructed Shepherd’s Pie

Casseroles are the comfie blanket of food, but between us friends, the idea of preparing one on a weeknight makes me feel a little overwhelmed: Cook the components, layer them in a dish, bake them in the oven—it seems like so much work! This recipe is an inversion of a casserole. It takes the essential parts of paleo Shepherd’s Pie—creamy mashed cauliflower and lamb seasoned with the herbs of the British Isles—and gets them onto your plate in less than half an hour. No casserole dish or bak