Cooking potatoes in the microwave and then frying on the hob is quick and easy, and you get to see the skins crisp up before your eyes. The key is to leave the potatoes to do their thing ...

‘Potato Queen’ Poppy O’Toole shares her creamy, easy recipe for potatoes dauphinoise. Perfect alongside a salty roast ham, or on its own with a crisp green salad, this is a potato side dish ...