The humble potato actually does a lot of the heavy lifting when it comes to Christmas dinner – however your guests might feel about sprouts, peas, carrots or other veg, we’re pretty sure they’ll all be happy to see roast potatoes on the table! While everyone has their own special way of making roasties (and we wouldn’t dream of messing with much-loved family methods), we thought it might be handy to offer a basic guide to cooking them, for anyone who’s looking to refresh their skills or having their first go at cooking Christmas dinner this year.

In this post we're focusing on a prime cut of Beef Fillet, a beautifully tender and highly sought-after cut. Filet Mignon, delicate Chateaubriand Steak and prime Centre Cut Fillet all originate from this large, much-prized cut.

Eaten hot and covered in salt and vinegar from the chippy; enjoyed as a side in pubs and restaurants everywhere; or store-bought and cooked from frozen, it’s fair to say we enjoy a good chip here in the UK! With just a few simple ingredients, though (potatoes, hot fat and seasoning), it’s easy to make your own, delicious chips from scratch – and if you don’t like the idea of deep-frying at home, don’t worry; there are other ways to cook them, with equally tasty results. Our easy guide to home-made chips will take you through the steps, with a few extra serving suggestions for a nice finishing touch.

Shepherd’s pie, fish pie, bangers & mash… there’s a reason why these dishes are so comforting; mashed potato! Simple, satisfying and tasty, it’s the star of so many of our favourite meals – follow our easy steps to help ensure magnificent mash, every time.

Perfectly crispy crackling is hard to beat, and surprisingly easy to make! If you have yet to try making it yourself, just follow these simple steps to ensure cracking crackling, every time. For reference, the cooking times given here are for a 2kg Greendale Pork Loin Roast cooked in an electric fan oven; the scoring and salting method is the same for any weight of skin-on pork roasting joint, but please remember that a difference in joint weight will affect the cooking time needed.

Learn from our Butchers how to cook the perfect award winning Greendale Sirloin Steak.