Mash, Gnocchi and Dumplings

Mashed potato is the ultimate comfort food, a rich, creamy, soothing purée that seems eternally associated with childhood. Yet recently it’s come of age, as chefs have enriched it with more and more butter, cream and oil and incorporated new flavours. I’ve done my share of reinventing mash and this chapter contains some of my favourites, such as Charred Onion and Bacon Mash and Truffle, Morel and Sweetcorn Mash. But you’ll also find recipes here for basic mash and traditional dishes such as the Irish Champ.