Q. I recently made a shepherd's pie but the potato sunk into the meat pie. How can I avoid this next time?
A.
The sauce may have been too 'wet' or runny when you made the pie. To stop this happening again, chill the meat pie in the fridge before adding the potato topping. Putting it in the fridge will make the pie set a little so you can spread the potato on the top without it sinking. When you do spread the potato, start by putting it around the edges to create a seal and work towards the centre.
Ultimately, the appearance of your food isn't the most important thing: it should taste great, be nutritious and be made from fresh ingredients. The most important thing is that you made it!