Perfectly roasted potatoes should be crisp and golden brown on the outside, and densely smooth and moist on the inside; full-flavoured and rich but never greasy.
Pre-order a boned duck from your local poultry shop or from the poultry section in your supermarket. A 2kg duck, once boned, will weigh approximately 900g and is the correct size for this recipe. You need eight 10cm bamboo skewers for this recipe. Note
For a packed lunch, prepare this salad the night before; it is best dressed just before serving. Place beetroot in base of lunch container, top with mesclun, potato and beef; pack dressing separately. Store in the fridge; bring to room temperature before serving. Note
A ricer or mouli, available from kitchenware stores, will give the best result for smooth potato puree and therefore a lighter gnocchi. Burnt butter and sage sauce is an easy and delicious accompaniment.
This indulgent, comforting meal is perfect for a cosy night in. Purists may prefer to make their own gnocchi, but we've discovered that the store bought version is an excellent time saving alternative.
After experiencing the flavour and crunchiness of homemade crisps, you will never need to open another packet again. You can also use russet burbank or spunta potatoes for this recipe. Note
A perfect meal that satisfies a hankering for meat and potatoes, while providing something just a little bit special. Remember to rest the meat for a perfectly moist and succulent result.
A roasted lamb rack smothered in herb crust served with crispy roasted potatoes finished off with leeks gently poached in wine and stock. What more could the family want?
You need a deep frying pan measuring approximately 22cm (9 inches) across its base for this recipe; cover the handle with aluminium foil to protect it from the heat of the grill (broiler). Note
This is our twist on a caesar salad  the addition of potato makes this recipe suitable for a quick dinner or an easy option for lunch at work. For a low-fat version, replace the mayonnaise with skim-milk natural yogurt. The breadcrumbs can be toasted in the oven instead of frying them. Note
You need to buy a large barbecued chicken weighing about 900g for this recipe; discard skin and bones, then chop the meat coarsely. You can also use pontiac or sebago potatoes for this recipe. Note
The portobello mushroom is virtually a larger version of the swiss brown or cremini mushroom. Dense and hearty, it is a great variety to choose when making stuffed mushrooms. You can use swiss browns here but purchase the largest ones you can find.
Tender chicken breasts stuffed with smoked salmon and goat's cheese make for a fabulous dinner party main. You could also make this recipe with double lamb cutlets or butterflied quail instead of the chicken.
This dish makes a lovely, lighter alternative to regular fish-n-chips. We used blue-eye in this recipe but you can use any white fish fillets you like.
The beauty of this hearty soup lies in its versatility. You can use whatever winter veggies that take your fancy - cauliflower, broccoli or even mushrooms - and it will still taste just as good.
This green pea soup couldn't be easier to make, and is livened up immeasurably with the addition of mint pistou. A great light supper on a warm summer evening.
This olive oil and garlic mashed potato is smooth, buttery and deliciously garlicky. If you prefer a milder, sweeter garlic flavour, you can add the cloves, uncrushed, to the water while the potatoes boil and then mash it all together.
This light and tasty Spanish pan tortilla is wonderfully fluffy and packed full of tender potato pieces. Serve it with a fresh side salad for a no-fuss family dinner.
There's nothing more satisfying or delicious than a perfectly roasted potato. The key to achieving that sought after crispy exterior with a fluffy inside lies in making sure the potatoes are really dry before placing them in the oven.
These mini chicken meatloaves are studded with pine nuts and wrapped in prosciutto, bringing Italian flavours to an old favourite. If there are any left after dinner, they make a great lunchbox treat the next day.
To add real zing to a pile of fluffy mashed potatoes, there's nothing like adding a handful of freshly-grated parmesan cheese. The better the cheese, the better the mash will be. In a pinch, you can use ready flaked parmesan from a packet, but the ready-grated stuff doesn't really cut the mustard here.
Look away, paleo devotees! Our ancestors would never have indulged in this decadent carb-on-carb fest, but we're sure glad we can. This potato and rosemary pizza served with a herb dressing is so wonderful you won't want to share.
This is a simple, savoury dish that hits just the right spot on a cold, dark evening. The port gravy is the perfect accompaniment, and is best poured with a free hand.
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