Recipes Side Dish What to Serve With Shepherd's Pie: 20 Delicious Ideas for a Comforting Dinner Try one of these shepherd's pie side dish ideas to take an already filling meal over the top. By Corey Williams Corey Williams Corey Williams is a food writer for MyRecipes and Allrecipes. She has a decade of journalism experience. Allrecipes' editorial guidelines Published on February 7, 2024 Close Photo: DOTDASH MEREDITH FOOD STUDIOS The beauty of a shepherd's pie is that it features so many hearty layers, there's really no need for a side dish. However, just because a side dish isn't necessary doesn't mean it's not a welcome addition to the menu! Try one of these shepherd's pie side dish ideas to take an already filling meal over the top. 01 of 21 Amazingly Easy Irish Soda Bread View Recipe Amazingly Easy Irish Soda Bread. WeirdAuntMartha "Irish soda bread made with buttermilk and basic pantry ingredients. The buttermilk gives this crusty loaf a good flavor. 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