
A steamy, creamy bowl of buttery mashed potato is always welcome, but especially so when a yellow weather warning has been cast upon us this October weekend.
While mashed spuds are the ultimate comfort food for many of us, it can sometimes be hard to perfect them and lumpy mash is not the desired accompaniment to any perfect roast.
And so, independent.ie has enlisted the help of head chef Dave Power, who is at the helm of Boxty House in Temple Bar – a restaurant dedicated to Ireland’s most beloved vegetable.
Here are his top tips for replicating Boxty’s perfect fluffy mashed potatoes at home
For a bite, stir in some fresh spring onion for a final touch and serve.
For more recipes in celebration of National Potato Day visit www.potato.ie. For more information on Boxty House visit www.boxtyhouse.ie.