And that's where duchess potatoes come in ... As you can see, it is very easy to turn a humble potato into a gourmet side dish, perfect for our Christmas dinners or lunches.

For the duchess potatoes, preheat the oven to 200C/400F/Gas 6. Bake the potatoes in the oven for about 1-1¼ hours, or until tender when pierced by a knife. For the tarragon stuffed crown of lamb ...