The real deal – Gratin Dauphinoise …

 … a photo guide

thinly sliced potatoes – I used Charlotte's

rinsed thoroughly and dried in a clean

tea towel

prepped and ready for the oven

out of the oven, ready to roll!

Pure decadence – if you want to show off this is the way to do it. Serve with slow cooked beef cheeks and roasted carrots and parsnips – or – a veggie roast! (See The Veggie Roast)

Finally with the humble spud … you've heard of twice cooked chips ...