Put a 28cm non-stick frying pan on a medium heat with 1 tablespoon of oil and the butter (or, even better, any leftover dripping you have in the fridge). His recent mini-series, Jamie’s Family Christmas has dealt with all manner of festive food, and it didn’t take long for him to try working up the humble roasties. There was certainly plenty of crunch to go around, and the pleasing licks of other flavours drifted in. I steam the Carrots, Yams, Spinich/Silverbeat, and any other Veges that are softer to mash in the steamer separated from the other harder root vegetables as this makes them sweeter and not so mushy.

Manual mashers are the kind that first spring to mind when we hear the term 'potato masher' but electronic ones are available too. Simple as roast potatoes are, there’s a handful of tiny, but important, details – picked up throughout my cooking career – that when combined give you this ultimate recipe, which I believe creates the perfect roast potato. Princess Leonor's family album: Spanish royals release intimate photos charting future Queen's path from. Cook in a large pan of boiling salted water over a medium heat for 15 to 20 minutes, or until tender.More than mash, this multi-functional tool will whip meringues to high heaven and crush chickpeas into hummus at full speed! First simmer maris piper potatoes (start from cold water) in their skins until they are soft throughout (about 40 minutes). If the item comes direct from a manufacturer, it may be delivered in non-retail packaging, such as a plain or unprinted box or plastic bag. Regular readers may know that I pride myself on bloody good roast potatoes, somewhat boastful but I’ve put the hours in. As an added benefit, the horizontal handle allows you to really put your back into the mashing in relative comfort.

Meanwhile, a different commenter revealed: "I always do my potatoes like this, and they're always incredible. Although they will take a little more physical effort to use, if you're the sort of person who likes to keep things simple in the kitchen, or your budget isn't made for endless cooking gadgets, we recommend sticking with the classic hand-held version. The large easy-grip handle ensures you can always get a secure grip for squeezing out smooth results even from the toughest veg. This unique spacing will let you quickly transform steaming boiled potatoes into tempting twirls of mash. We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you’ve consented to and improve our understanding of you.

Squash the garlic bulbs, then lightly crush each unpeeled clove and add to the tray – this gives you sweet, caramelised garlic and adds a gentle perfume to the potatoes. Peel the root vegetables then chop up into golf-ball sized pieces, place in salted boiling water and cook until very tender. Jamie Oliver has inspired people to spend more time enjoying cooking delicious food from fresh ingredients. If you want to enjoy similar roast potatoes, start by parboiling your peeled spuds in salted, boiling water. Season with sea salt and black pepper, add a pinch of dried chilli flakes, some finely sliced garlic and a drizzle of olive oil.

Add them once drained to the rest of the veges and mash whipping finally with lots of real butter and bit of oil and cream/milk, salt pepper. The fine tilted blades spin through your potato, pushing it through the vertical slits in the cylindrical base. It’s definitely a tool that will come in handy time and time again, that’s why you’ll want to choose a well-made potato masher that can stand up to years of use. Mashed potatoes will keep for two to three days in the fridge, or you can freeze them in an airtight container.

Whereas masher plates formed using a single swirl of metal wire will definitely require more energy on your part, since the surface area is so minimal.