Family food radiates joy and memories far beyond the taste of each meal | Alison Rourke

A simple fish pie has held the stories of my family for nearly 50 years and the care and connection of recipes handed down from one generation to the next

One of my kids' favourite meals is our family's traditional fishie pie". It's a simple dish of tuna, celery, onions, boiled eggs in a bechamel sauce, with a crusty roast mashed potato top. It's best served hot out of the oven with no fuss and a touch of tomato sauce.

My kids have eaten it their whole lives, often made as a Sunday night gift by one of their grandparents.