Heritage recipe

Comforting, creamy mash, with added flavour, warms up chilly, late autumn days

Boxty potato pancakes, crusty pies and ploughman’s platters: hearty autumnal recipes inspired by traditional Irish pub food

Keep a level head in the kitchen with this easy, elegant menu from the unflappable North Yorkshire-based chef Ruth Hansom

Often, it’s the supporting roles that command the most attention – like these glorious starters, sides and sauces

■ PREPARATION TIME 10 minutes, plus chilling ■ COOKING TIME 30 minutes ■ SERVES 2 YOU WILL NEED ✔ 500g Nanna Tate potatoes ✔ 120g mature Cheddar cheese, cubed ✔ 2 tbsp plain flour ✔ 1 tsp smoked papri

Cosy family favourites with less washing-up