SHOCKING Price Difference FRESH COTTAGE PIE Comparison

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[@Jamb1967]

Call me tight ... But all I can think about is how much cheaper ( and better ingredients) a home made batch of pies would be

[@jackwaycombe]

To be honest, mate, I don't think you'll make a cottage pie with butcher meat, decent veg and potatoes, as cheap as a supermarket ready meal, even at current quite outrageous prices. But - with quality ingredients - you WILL get a pie that isn't ... how can I put it ... CRAP!!! Doesn't even need to take that much longer, in terms of personal time. Tip for the really keen. Chop the taties small, so they're ready to mash in 10 minutes. DON'T stint on the butter - and bugger the doctors - these days I use garlic ghee. A tablespoon of Bailey's Irish Cream - most of it will cook off but you'll still get a hint. When the whole thing is in the oven, pull it out 5 minutes early, shred some parmesan over the top and put it back. You'll never touch supermarket crap again. And you won't want to swap your plate with King Charlie...

[@Dazzwidd]

oooh garlic ghee! I agree with what you're saying to a fair extent, but you can be smart and make it economically better and food quality better. Takes smarts and a love for cooking. Bought Frozen meals are good to a point. Your own meals frozen are another subject

[@ldaniel5177]

I’ve only ever had the Asda essential one so this was really interesting, thank you and I don’t mind your longer videos x

[@BaldFoodieGuy]

You're welcome x

[@lynnpurfield9430]

I think the Aldi ready meals are the best for quality. Check out their fish pie, it's lovely and has big chunks of fish. I rarely buy ready meals or processed but like to have days off making from scratch so I like to try out different ones.

[@jeffatkins6890]

Proper coverage , I’ve enjoyed all of the down to earth talk

[@BaldFoodieGuy]

cheers Jeff

[@barbaraaldam204]

I can't bring myself to buy these ready meals with all the additives. I batch cook in a slow cooker,divide into portions and freeze. A batch of savoury mince and a pan full of mashed potato doesn't take long to prepare. But your comparisons are invaluable for people who not willing or unable to make their own

[@BaldFoodieGuy]

I understand

[@TheSpacepigeon]

Ahhhhhhh just had the ASDA one delivered earlier haha. Keep up the good work my man!

[@BaldFoodieGuy]

cheers will do

[@tommiekinsella5027]

Your videos are so entertaining and useful lots of my mates here in Ireland watch your videos a lo keep up the good work

[@BaldFoodieGuy]

Glad you like them!

[@mimib2468]

New subscriber... I need to stop watching your videos when I'm hungry 😂 so many food cravings now... Think you're doing a fantastic job Gaz!! You're doing the work for us all and it's much appreciated! Thank you!!! ✨

[@BaldFoodieGuy]

Thank you kindly and welcome to the channel. I appreciate it 😁👍👍

[@katrinarees9397]

Oh I wish you would try the luxury slow cooked cottage pie from Iceland it's a frozen one but its lovely 😋

[@BaldFoodieGuy]

Yes I've done that one 😊👍

[@milliewilkie1969]

agree about Aldi same as the Cod in Batter tried every make of Cod in batter and it beats them all

[@brelshar4968]

Can't beat home made shepherd's pie.. served with a portion of brussel sprouts. Lovely.

[@Rondawwg]

I always make a larger one, then freeze it in portions.

[@michelleharding5180]

Great to see a cottage pie comparison,its a winter comfort for me ,thanks ,will you be comparing mince pies soon ,❓

[@Chris-td4yd]

Cheers mate It’s always a pleasure to watch your channel & I totally trust your judgment. 🥂🇬🇧

[@BaldFoodieGuy]

Much appreciated

[@darrenluck5382]

Another great video! Love the high sided dinner plates, where are they from please?

[@BaldFoodieGuy]

Cheers Darren, asda

[@janicedickinson231]

Another great comparison. Keep them coming and have a fantastic weekend xx

[@BaldFoodieGuy]

Thank you x have a good one x

[@philkirk5970]

Love your vids. In these cost conscious times wise food shopping is essential and it shows just how much big brands rip us off. Have you thought occasionally about cooking a simple homemade version and including it in the comparison. I’ve started making some dishes and freezing 3 or 4 portions. It really brings the price down to comparable with the cheapest bought version AND tastes better than it would even from M&S! What’s more I’d love to see your cooking skills! Thanks and keep doing what you are doing.

[@BaldFoodieGuy]

cheers Phil, kind of you to say

[@sandradent65]

That's what I do for my husband, I make various meals and freeze a few portions. They come in handy when you can't be bothered.

[@martinparker9249]

i live on a boat so dont have an oven or microwave so i made may own mashed potato on my stove and then poured half a can of Princess minced beef n onion into a frying pan cooked til bubbling the layered my mash on top with a little cheese.....TOP DRAWER !!! PLUS you still have half a can left for something else !

[@sandradent65]

@@martinparker9249 good idea. It'll make a tasty meal

[@happydog3422]

You can get buttery mash on the others, when they're at the defrosted or warmed up stage put littleblobs of butter on and mix in then put back in. (Not too much otherwise it'll turn sloppy)

[@davidperkins605]

Great review Gareth, i remember in my bedsit days, i would put gravy granules straight in with the peas...!! take care mate 👍

[@BaldFoodieGuy]

Cheers David

[@cats2954]

Glad u said that about asda item i got that item i was sick off it after a mouth full it went st8 in the bin, even the dog turned its nose up at it

[@garyl5128]

I can remember the Asda Smart Price Cottage Pie was always under £1 (as were a lot of their ready meals) and it didn't seem that long ago it was still only 90p, so it's gone up considerably and is why I stopped buying it. Their chips in curry sauce is still only 90p though. I agree - the Asda definitely needs salt and pepper or it can be a bit bland.

[@Matt19matt19]

You're confusing chilled for frozen. The frozen cottage pie is still 90p

[@garyl5128]

@@Matt19matt19 It doesn't seem to come up on my online list, just the £1.40 one so I thought it had just gone up in price. Having Googled it, it is still there as you say, just not available in my area by the looks of things, which is disappointing because I've been buying it for years. It still shows as a favourite and I can add it to my list, just can't add it to basket and buy it. Bummer. Thanks for pointing that out.

[@philauguste7310]

Me mum always does me and Nige some Cottage Pie for our tea

[@hallga2]

Oh, the colour of that tea! Are you sure that's not coffee?

[@MrAshtute]

Iceland do chicken pies and steak pies in the freezers....both quite tasty both cheap. Ok there is a lack of actual meat in them but the gravy in them is very good.... recommend them at that price 👍

[@thomaseland3136]

Farm foods do the Bisto meals for £7 for any 5 ❤️

[@robertbaxter7449]

What teabags do you use, mate? Looks like a top cup of tea that!

[@BaldFoodieGuy]

Yorkshire tea Robert, thanks pal.

[@karenrenshaw1378]

The peel test!! 😳. Ooh eck! Do love a cottage pie though 👍.

[@christianbuczko1481]

1st thing i do with those is dump cheese ontop.

[@Missed_Apex_GT]

Little dash of brown sauce mixed in is great also

[@Missed_Apex_GT]

No Bob Marley jokes today..I’ll behave 👀

[@issimma]

@@Missed_Apex_GT "What did Bob Marley say when his wife left him and took the TV and the satellite dish with her" ? "Ah well, No Woman No Sky".

[@Missed_Apex_GT]

@@issimma 🤣🤣

[@issimma]

@@Missed_Apex_GT 🤣 have a good weekend.

[@tysondundas1947]

Is it fair to compare the Asda basic range against the other 2 being the next level up?

[@AdLockhorst-bf8pz]

I was disappointed that the ingredients never include (bits of) cottage. Still, in cold weather frozen cottage pies can be used as building material. Tip; *do not* peel a seal EVEN IF you are making kiviak. Bonus tip; do not look up a *kiviak* recipe.

[@mrsmw2020]

If you want a proper expensive one try Charle Bigham’s Cottage Pie. About £5. But proper tasty.

[@chaddamp2894]

Thankyou Gareth....another amusing post thanks,I always have a smile on my face watching you! I'm thinking Aldi must be in glee as the cost of living rises,they always seem to reach out with great deals.The "big guns" Asda,Tesco etc have so much debt to cover they may lose more market share as their costs rise due to interest rates increasing and passing that cost to customers?

[@BaldFoodieGuy]

You're welcome 👍👍

[@fisharefriends598]

It def better value to make if yourself. You could do it for a quid prob. 10% beef, that’s 45 grams approx. It’s 3 to 4 quid ish for a pound a mince The only thing your paying for is the pattern ontop the mash

[@satsumamoon]

And your time. Worth it if you have spare time and you love cooking Or if youre makin g a dozen portions.

[@hughmunn6163]

How about some other brands?

[@stevehornsby7727]

Great video. Your tea looked like coffee?

[@themav7232]

I really like Aldi's cottage pie. I've not tried any other from the other stores.

[@chrisrichardson774]

Wouldn't be having it with celery in it !😲

[@Katylovesjames]

I like longer videos :)

[@BaldFoodieGuy]

thanks Katy

[@Stebealinator]

Hey just want to say we love your channel and in particular these comparison videos. Thanks to your Weetabix comparison I discovered the then smart price version and was surprised at how good quality it was for the price I paid. Was wondering if you could do a slightly different version of comparison, do a Waitrose product and compare to one of the big four and Aldi/Lidl and see if that added price is justifiable?

[@BaldFoodieGuy]

Cheers you're welcome

[@sarahillingworth2718]

Gonna try and look in Morrisons for one tomorrow for parents 👍

[@andrewrice6596]

As for looks, i think the Tesco one wins. However, as for value, it has to be Aldi 100%

[@grannytakesatrip1128]

Excellent video as always BFG. To be honest they all looked a bit too watery for my delicate palate. I prefer the mince with a bit of body to it. OT I buy my Billington sugar for £2 and Twinings Breakfast tea from Asda. I was in Sainsbury's looking to see if they had any Twinings Breakfast tea on offer. I happen to pass the sugar self, and to my astonishment, their Billington sugar was a whooping £2.45!!! How can Sainsbury's justify a 45p difference? The customer is being well and truly ripped off. To rub salt into the wound one of the Sainsbury's clan has donated £1million to the f******* Liebore party. Boycott f******* Sainsbury's.

[@BaldFoodieGuy]

Thank you 👌👌

[@redrose2778]

Hi all went to Waitrose cottage pie £8:50?? wasn't there brand but Waitrose is £5:50 for two frozen it's getting ridiculous out there with prices.

[@BaldFoodieGuy]

wow, we dont have a Waitrose unfortunately

[@Richo65]

Where did you buy your plates

[@BaldFoodieGuy]

ASDA 👌

[@martynwestone1]

Yeah but the tesco is 400g and 22% beef the Aldi is 450g 28% beef, so its about the same on the diffrence in weight. However the beef as you are aware is 100% from a cow but what part of a cow is anyones guess

[@BaldFoodieGuy]

cheers pal

[@22seanmurphy]

Hi Gareth a great review, tesco's Finest cottage pie is very good but still cheaper and better to cook a homemade one 🍻🙏

[@BaldFoodieGuy]

cheers Sean, have a good one

[@AllanO808]

OK for some, but I'll stick with the homemade pie, it's simple to knock up.

[@libbyminchin3163]

I don’t mind the longer videos. X

[@BaldFoodieGuy]

cheers Libby x

[@shandywarhol4444]

Some people think Sheppard's pie is the same as cottage pie.... But Sheppard's is minced lamb and cottage is minced beef!! Lol!! Kx

[@BaldFoodieGuy]

thanks x

[@Ash1983.]

Must of gone up i had the Asda ones for £1.39 2 weeks ago , wasn’t much meat in them but for the price we can’t complain 😁

[@BaldFoodieGuy]

Gone up Ash

[@tormentedsoul906]

I get the Asda JE one, I like it 👍 I tried the JE tinned mince beef & onion recently , it wasn’t good!

[@BaldFoodieGuy]

Good to know!

[@mawgrim1]

Cooking your own is always cheaper, but as a disabled person I am unable to do much real cooking right now, so these ready meals are a life saver. It’s good to know which is the tastiest and best value. I have a local Aldi, so I’ll definitely get one of their cottage pies in.

[@BaldFoodieGuy]

Yes can't beat homemade

[@duckweedy]

@@BaldFoodieGuy Of course now have to consider energy costs if you make your own. Is it cheaper taking energy costs into account?

[@Dystopianutopiabuilds]

@@duckweedy you'd need to make multiples at the same time and freeze them for it to be the best economy. I used to put a shepards pie a lasagne and a fish pie in the oven all at the same time to keep the costs down.

[@RalphHeron-d6w]

Iceland mince hotpot or lasagne, quite nice and not silly money.

[@terrykemp8131]

I'm with you Gareth. Aldi was the best , followed by Tesco. Asda Essentials are offering inferior quality by comparison. The supermarkets are getting greedy by continually making profit from the population that are struggling financially. There seems to be no limit to the tactics being used, in order to make a few more pounds for their shareholders.

[@BaldFoodieGuy]

cheers Terry

[@futureskeletons66669]

The prices keep going up and the quality and quantity lessen. They can't mask inflation anymore. They've pushed it as far as the can, so expect to see 'other meats' enter the processed food-chain soon.

[@DianeBonner-g3d]

I love Aldi food hate tescos

[@winslowpippleton7157]

The Aldi salt content is crazy for a 300 calorie meal...WTF

[@BaldFoodieGuy]

Yes it is

[@suenoyes7073]

Aldi one seems to have a lot of oil on the plate

[@bizbizley]

🎵And when she saw the size of his cottage pies it very near turned her head….🎵😂😂(Ernie, song by Benny Hill 1971) 😀

[@BaldFoodieGuy]

haha brilliant

[@scouseofhorror104]

🎵 And he drove the fastest milk cart in the west! 😅

[@pineapplepetegunn1071]

I found that with the essential range. A couple of weeks ago a cheese and bacon quiche was £1.40. Next week £1 70! That's not much but still bad if you're on a budget

[@daveyjones18]

All the prices on this video changed again just a week later. The asda cottage pie is now £1.60 That's an inflation rate of 15% *PER WEEK* 😱

[@barbaraharris7004]

Always keep the water that has cooked your potatoes and vegetables ,the potato water often has a thick paste that helps to naturally thicken your gravy. Sweet potatoes, carrots, swede and parsnips the liquid really flavours a meal especially if meat juices are added.

[@theresaheywood9479]

That's exactly what I do.A lot of taste and goodness in the water

[@KimmyWood]

It can be high in oxalate though. Not good for everyone

[@cracknoir8397]

Vegies are the staple for any pie gravy Onion celery and carrots but I have made cottage pie with sweet potato and potato mash 1/2 and half added frozen peas in there as well

[@colinblackshaw971]

Hi Gareth, glad you commented on the Asda just essentials prices , as its shocking its every week they sneak the prices up, seems a market thing to me , got everyone buying it now increasing prices ,

[@BaldFoodieGuy]

Very true!

[@roybatty4687]

AI just checked a year later in May 2024 they have gone up from £1.45 to now £2.21. Shocking.

[@AliSkarsgard]

Hiya Gaz…is it wrong that I watch these then make my shopping list 🤣 I will be making cottage pie tmro😁 Thanks again for another down to earth & ace review - Happy Friday to you and yours xx

[@BaldFoodieGuy]

thanks Ali, have a good weekend x

[@MarkSiosal]

Great to see your channel growing so much Gareth. Been watching since you were at a few hundred followers if I remember correctly. No messing...just great, straight to the point stuff. All the best.

[@BaldFoodieGuy]

Thank you pal

[@brianherring6393]

I've had the Tesco one and found it to be good my wife made cottage pie for tea tonight she uses ground skirt mince from the butcher's a real winter warmer and cheaper than buying two Tesco's

[@BaldFoodieGuy]

Sounds great! cheers Brian.

[@iansims2984]

Your right about the Asda yellow range rising in price as when they first brought the cottage pie out it was £1.20 so has gone up by 25p in the last few months. The hands down winner is definitely the Aldi one for bang for the buck. Another great comparison Gaz 👍

[@BaldFoodieGuy]

Cheers Ian yes going up fast in price. Have a good weekend pal.

[@john07973]

No surprises about Asda ramping prices up they're owned by the same pair of brothers as fuel profiteers EuroGarages

[@tommitchell5315]

Prices are going up at a alarming rate. Even better reason to watch your reviews. Much appreciated.

[@BaldFoodieGuy]

Much appreciated

[@lesliecarter8322]

Tom come to Australia, food is twice the UK costs. One of those cottage pies would cost you 3 quid here.

[@juniperjane9582]

Proper brew, that 👌 Had the tesco and aldi cottage pie many a time, when there's a yellow label on them 😉 cottage pie is one of those things that is always better homemade, better gravy and plenty of grated cheese on top before it goes in the oven

[@adrianwood4661]

Hi It's cheaper to get a tin of minced beef and a bag of mash get at least 3/4 ready meals for just under £2

[@matty6848]

Yes true but these are just for convenience. They're brilliant for work. Especially for me being a long distance lorry driver. I keep them in the truck fridge freezer, then bang them in the cab microwave a few minutes and its done. Beats paying extortionate prices at the services for cheap unhealthy crap like McDonald's and KFC.

[@lochamb1234]

@@matty6848 Exactly Matt, I was going to say something similar. All of these ready meals serve a purpose. My partner works continental shifts and night shift if he hasn't made food to bring in, he always has frozen ready meals as a back up. He says nicer and far cheaper than work canteen

[@nikkijayne4451]

3/4 meals out of one tin lol. Maybe for under 5 years. Youd prob find cheaper. If you bought fresh and batch cook n freeze.

[@adrianwood4661]

@@nikkijayne4451 yep you don't get a lot of meat in them that's why probably 3/4

[@leighmonty13]

Definitely and just make it all up and freeze ready for when you want it

[@bblair2627]

The Aldi one id imagine tasted the best but the traffic light results in it were a bomb-scare in comparison

[@ajsutton6426]

I prefer homemade, but for a quick meal I like the fresh Aldi family one for a fiver paired with some veggies, not full of gristle like most are. I put a bit of butter and white pepper on top of the mash near end of cooking, makes a tad bit of difference.

[@BaldFoodieGuy]

Cheers pal 👍👍

[@girlsdrinkfeck]

horsemeat is always cheaper

[@jhamilton7373]

Hey, love this channel (just subscribed), I find it really interesting. Just as an observation as someone from Australia visiting the UK, I am astounded by how you guys here buy things like this. It all looks pretty gross to be honest. Went to Tesco last week and 2 whole aisles of this type of garbage in the chilled and frozen. People walking around with trolley full of it. How hard is it to peel potatoes and cook some meat folks? I even saw pre made mash and pre cut veg...why? Can't you Brits its cook or something? This stuff just doesn't get sold where I live, we make stuff from fresh ingredients. I have seen frozen lasagne in Australia and the odd frozen Chinese and we call them 'loser meals'. I love seeing what not to buy and total respect for you risking yourself all in the name of research. Surely heating all this stuff up in plastics and all the preservatives must be awful for you? Anyway good luck and thanks for the entertainment and research it's been a culture shock. 😀

[@BaldFoodieGuy]

Cheers James great comment thankyou very much. Much appreciated 👍👍

[@DaStig]

The top two both looked nice. I do love a nice mash. But I hate a plain mince! Mince was used as a go to for every British mother in the 70's 80's and even in the 90's. When done right it is amazing.

[@herberthartwig8544]

Absolutely love cottage pie/shepherds pie, but nothing tastes better than home made.

[@marcwaters2600]

JUST ESSENTIALS by ASDA Cottage Pie now £2.20 was £1.45

[@BaldFoodieGuy]

Cheers for the information. Just shows how much food is going up.

[@oneoflokis]

What is the guarantee you don't buy HORSE MEAT in any of these frozen pies or ready meals? 😏

[@BaldFoodieGuy]

No guarantee

[@davidjohnston5692]

I just make my gravy granules from the kettle mate boil kettle put some water in measuring jug put gravy in and stir a lot easier lol

[@BaldFoodieGuy]

Better with veg juices though 😊

[@melmoore6885]

You'll not believe it, but i'm eating the Tesco Cottage Pie whilst you're doing the comparison, only thing is i'm having baked beans with mine, and by the way it was £2.35 or 2 for£5.00 in Caister On Sea.

[@HuSiaCat]

Your videos are brilliant for this time.

[@BaldFoodieGuy]

Thank you very much!

[@andygozzo72]

similar ready meals are now £3.70 in our local co op, they used to be £2.40 before covid...rip off,

[@rjames83]

I use my pea water for my gravy as well 😂. Making my kid a nice homemade cottage pie tomorrow, this video has literally made me want to start cooking it now 😋

[@dee106ful]

Had a Salisbury's cottage pie. It were disgusting. Couldn't taste the meat even the mash was bad. The main flavour was salt. Hughie Green!!!!!

[@susandavis4821]

Morning Gareth thank you for the cottage Pie revisited vlog, I haven't seen the original vlog yet but will watch in time. I have never bought cottage pie always make my own but looking forward to your test. Really enjoyed this vlog glad you liked the Tesco pie. Thank you

[@BaldFoodieGuy]

You're welcome 😊

[@richardpoynton4026]

You can get bags of frozen mashed potato, which I keep a stock of. I sometimes go to my nearest Tesco and check the ‘discounted items’ fridge and there is usually a tray or two of beef mince, or steak mince or lamb mince (nothing wrong with it, just has to be used immediately). Can get that for half price or more. So I can make a home made cottage/shepherds pie for about £2, which will also have any leftover veg in, and it’s gorgeous! I’d never go back to pre-made ones again…. Also, meat content of mine will always be over 50%! No contest, really.

[@BaldFoodieGuy]

Brilliant cheers Richard, have a good weekend 👍👍

[@gracereeve4683]

I always have a bag of mash in my freezer. Saves a lot of time peeling,cooking etc. Aunty Bessie is the best and cheapest of them all. Maybe store bought meals are fine but thy don't taste like home mash. Enjoyed watching your show and will be back . Mollie.x

[@lj1957-s7t]

I was just thinking that myself

[@sticklebacksummer]

Aldi's gastro cottage pie is the best now, used to be m&s cottage pie gastro pub but they changed the ingredients and wrote improved recipe on the front. It's dreadful now.

[@glennanderson7795]

The store selection must have taken you a wee while based on your previous comments! The new (for me) usual sharp observations of weight, percentages, ingredients, and ease of the "seal & peel" tests have got to be a unique examination, invented and presented only by you! The progs. are compulsive, entertaining, and essential viewing, as there is nowt like this anywhere! I've never tried using my pee water but will give it a try and report back. Would you ever consider doing a live whisky comparison? You don't look like a boozer, but with a few of your soldier mates would be interesting to saddos like me! I will share your site with as many people as I know. Looking forward to Frki.18/11/22 at 8pm. Enuff smoke blowing from me, just a tad concerned with the cross-contamination mentioned! VBW x

[@BaldFoodieGuy]

Cheers pal great comment 👍👍

[@nicktucker4243]

I'm glad that you've never tried using your pee water, that would be disgusting! 😝 I would suggest that you try using your pea water though, as Gareth said, it helps to add pleasant sweeter flavour. 😋

[@tonyjoe5707]

If you're comparing like for like, the Asda normal range, not Essentials, is 24% beef and costs £3. Most likely it will taste better than the Essentials.

[@zekbaker4727]

I always make my gravy from the vegetable juices, especially when making Sunday dinner with all the popular veg juices and roast tin goodness..

[@BaldFoodieGuy]

yes as do I, spot on

[@Finglesham]

Would be useful, but not easy, to make a pie from ingredients as my wife does. It would contain far more beef and a higher quality ( 5% fat) . But to cost it would be not simple and of course you have to put the time in. But I prefer my wife's.

[@1angelofthelight2]

Just thought I'd add what happened with my Tesco Cottage Pie last dinner time - it was horrible. The potatoes were sloppy and had no seasoning at all and the meat had a LOT of peas in (which I am allergic to) and the little meat there was had a lot of gristle and what seemed like sin in. I won't be buying them again.

[@Vanosphere]

When making my own Cottage pie I'd say the beef content should be about 40%. 15-25% is a bit naff

[@shandywarhol4444]

All the goodness from veggies goes into the water, so you do right to use it Gareth!! 👍Kx

[@The_Jas_Singh]

Hi.. interesting stuff, but it's much cheaper and healthier to teach people and encourage them to cook to these themselves. They will save money and get far better nutrition. These processed foods are packed with rubbish.

[@ChuckFickens1972]

For the "seal peel" I've found put things like that in the oven with the seal on and then peel them after they've been in for couple of minutes, they come right off cleanly and a couple of minutes in the oven with the seal on makes not difference to the cooking.

[@BaldFoodieGuy]

Good tip thank you

[@jameskrell4392]

For anything savoury thats bland Worcester sauce is the answer. I often pierce the top of a lasagne and give it a good slash of Worcester sauce. Liquid magic. I never put in curry though, for that there is Sriracha sauce.

[@christineconnor4413]

Good video. Just done my shopping at Aldi - Again prices have gone up. Bread now 79 p - doesn't seem 5 mins ago it was 39 p !!!! just basic stuff going up . 😳

[@BaldFoodieGuy]

Cheers Christine

[@larrysmith8757]

the way things are going up we will soon be easting saw dust mixed with gravy

[@hopebgood]

I'll add some tom sauce 😉

[@gillianbarlow-livinginthew6318]

I like the longer videos Gareth. I personally like the Tesco Cottage Pie as the mince is bigger and it’s not very peppery. The Aldi one is ok but just a tad too much pepper for my taste. I tried the Bisto Pigs in Blankets gravy the other day, would be interesting to know what you think of it?

[@BaldFoodieGuy]

Oh yes I've heard about that gravy 👍👍

[@RoderickGMacLeod]

@Bald Foodie Guy Gareth, Could you tell if the mash was made from fresh potatoes or instant?

[@neilcareycook1518]

Just subscribed. Would you please include Lidl in your next comparison, if you can. We shop mainly @ Lidl & Aldi. Your Chanel very useful please keep up the good work. Christmas is coming, any Christmas special food items you want to compare would be interesting, last year my wife picked -up some Very Special Tesco Christmas festive food and we were not impressed. Over priced, over packaging no flavour. we would like to cook more from basic but with us both working full time, the convenience of cooking a ready made meal that is , tasty & value for money is a big hit with the family as you are aware. Reg Neil ps. I will ask the wife what she would like you to compare try and get back to you.

[@BaldFoodieGuy]

thanks for the sub, we dont have a lidl near us unfortunately sorry.

[@Lucid.dreamer]

These are really practical comparisons. And, of course, we love cottage pie and shepherd's pie. Basic needs met. Cheers.

[@BaldFoodieGuy]

thanks

[@Christophers-Assorted-Stuff]

I never buy them, they all look so small. A cottage pie is so easy to make and I can add whatever I want to it - usually just peas and always onion. Mine are much better taste and value.

[@mr.145]

Asda pricing on the shelves is so often different when scanned, 99% always higher.Been going on for years.I wont shop there .