Add a few dried herbs to the potato croquettes if you wish. Simmer the potatoes in lightly salted water for 15 minutes, or until tender. Drain and mash thoroughly, preferably with a ricer.

If you like, make vegetarian croquettes by omitting the beef and ... subsitute a little chilli powder mixed with sesame seeds. Scrub the potatoes then put them unpeeled in a saucepan and add ...

Herbs are a great way to add flavour so if you have any at home, such as parsley, dill or chives, you can add them to the mash potato mixture.