Saucy sausage patties

Skin sausages, place in a bowl with the spring onion and stir well. Divide the mixture into 8 and shape into round patties. On a plate, mix together 2tbsp flour with the herbs. Dip the patties in to coat each side.

Cook the potatoes in boiling water for 10 - 15 mins until tender. Meanwhile heat 3/4 oz of the butter and half the oil in a frying pan, then fry the onion for 10 mins until golden brown. Stir in the cranberry sauce and cook until it's dissolved. Stir in the remaining flour and cook until it turns golden. Remove from the heat and gradually stir in the stock. Return to the heat and cook until the gravy has thickened slightly. Season to taste.

Drain and mash the potatoes with the milk and butter and add the mustard, if liked. Keep warm.

Heat the remaining oil in a frying pan, then cook the patties until golden on each side. Reheat the gravy.

Place some mash in the centre of each plate, top with two of the patties and spoon over the gravy. Serve with mixed vegetables.