BBC Good Food

26 May 2008

Tested

"I made this for my vegetarian friend who had just had a baby in January. She and her husband said it was fantastic and there was plenty to freeze for another time. I used small pasta shells instead of spaghetti and omitted the cabbage. With crusty bread it was a filling and healthy meal. Very inexpensive to prepare."

26 May 2008

Tested

"This is a tasty dish, but needs a bit more of a kick. I achieve this by adding Worcester and a dash of tabasco. My mash is a combination of parsnip and potatoes rather than horseradish. Good comfort food!"

26 May 2008

Tested

"Absolutely wonderful dish which is always a hit! I do parboil my potato slices first though for about 4 minutes (on a gentle boil), otherwise I find the potatoes need a bit longer to cook which can lead to the sauce drying out slightly. I also cut the potatoes a bit thinnner than the recipe suggests. The ultimate in comfort food!"

26 May 2008

Tested

"This was a simple yet tasty side dish which I served with parmesan crusted chicken breast. I also added some rosemary and a little minced garlic and plenty of black pepper!"

26 May 2008

Tested

"I made this dish for a large party and it made a perfect accompaniment to cold meats and salads on the buffet table. I also did all the herb butters which lifted something quite basic to a whole new level. The roasted red pepper one is especially good. I didn't do them on the BBQ though. I cooked the spuds in a 200C oven for an hour and then served as shown in the photo. I think the herb butters would be good on baby new potatoes too, or to liven up vegetables. I made the butters ahead of time and froze them by shaping the butter into a log and wrapping well in cling film. "