Articles & Recipes

Shepherd’s pie, fish pie, bangers & mash… there’s a reason why these dishes are so comforting; mashed potato! Simple, satisfying and tasty, it’s the star of so many of our favourite meals – follow our easy steps to help ensure magnificent mash, every time.

Eaten hot and covered in salt and vinegar from the chippy; enjoyed as a side in pubs and restaurants everywhere; or store-bought and cooked from frozen, it’s fair to say we enjoy a good chip here in the UK! Our easy guide to home-made chips will take you through the steps, with a few extra serving suggestions for a nice finishing touch.

The humble potato actually does a lot of the heavy lifting when it comes to Christmas dinner – however your guests might feel about sprouts, peas, carrots or other veg, we’re pretty sure they’ll all be happy to see roast potatoes on the table!

Slightly lighter than the original recipe, this simple side dish is still hearty and delicious.

Simple but delicious, this recipe is deliberately heavy-handed with soft summer herbs; fresh, green and flavourful, they combine beautifully with the season’s best Cornish new potatoes and a light vinaigrette dressing. Serves 4 as a side.

This fabulously flavourful tart has a rich pear and blue cheese filling encased in a walnut pastry shell – just the ticket when you need a show-stopping vegetarian option for your Christmas dinner or Boxing Day buffet!

This smoky, tasty topping is loved by cowboys everywhere (probably). If you prefer less heat, just leave out the chilli flakes.

This Welsh-Rarebit inspired topping will make a rich, savoury meal out of your baked potatoes. If you are making them for vegetarians, check your cheddar cheese and Worcestershire sauce are vegetarian-friendly.

Warming, fragrant and vibrantly coloured, this delicious mashed sweet potato recipe is a satisfying alternative (or addition) to the usual roasties. You can make it in advance up to the point where it’s ready to bake, then all you need to do is pop the dish in the oven when your guests arrive. Serves 8.

This simple recipe is put together and partially cooked before it reaches the barbecue, so you won’t have to wait long for the skewers to be ready (if the weather is looking grim you can always cook the skewers indoors, under the grill). Serves 4-6.

This Scandinavian twist on the roast potato looks impressive, but is actually very easy to do. Serves 4 as a side dish.

The simplest recipes are often the nicest. Serve with good quality mayo, or make a quick, tasty dip by snipping a handful of fresh chives into some soured cream. You can also use these potatoes in our Sirloin Steak Salad with New Potatoes recipe, for extra BBQ flavour.