That’s why those who love spuds know to look to the Emerald Isle for inspiration, including this authentic recipe known as champ potatoes. It’s similar but distinct from its better-known ...

1. In a bowl mash the potatoes or put them in the ricer. Then add in the melted butter and flour and spring onions till a light dough has formed. (If you have leftover champ then just add 1/3 of ...

Potatoes should be soft ... but be careful with the amount of milk added otherwise it can get too watery. The champ should be smooth and creamy. 4. For the sauce fry off the leeks in some oil ...

Eat using your fingers with English mustard. Mashed potatoes, carrots or swede turnips are often served with bodice, but we love champ or colcannon, our most traditional potato dishes and the ones ...