woolton pie

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What does woolton pie mean?

A dish of diced vegetables topped with potato pastry, introduced in wartime Britain when meat was not readily available.

Where does woolton pie come from?

Named after Frederick Marquis, 1st Lord Woolton (1883–1964), who popularized the recipe after he became Minister of Food in 1940.

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