Woolton pie

English

Etymology

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

Noun

Woolton pie (plural Woolton pies)

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

Synonyms

• Lord Woolton pie