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Put the potatoes in a large pan, cover with water and bring to the boil.
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Once boiling turn down to a simmer until soft, around 25 minutes.
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While that's happening, prepare the veg and sauce
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Melt the butter in another pan, add the chopped vegetables and bouillon and cook until slightly softened, 5-10 minutes, stirring regularly.
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Add the flour and stir in well
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Gradually add the milk, stirring all the time until a nice thick sauce is formed around the veggies (you can add more milk if it's too thick or more flour mixed with a little milk first if its too thin).
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Taste to see if you'd like more bouillon added or other seasonings, season with salt and pepper and place in a large ovenproof dish
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Once the potatoes are cooked, drain them and mash with some butter, milk and salt & pepper to taste.
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Snip the chives into the mash with a pair of kitchen scissors, mix in and then spread the mash evenly on top of your vegetables & sauce
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Place in a preheated oven at gas 6 / 200C / 400F for about 20 minutes or until browned as much as you like
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This is a really versatile dish, you can add anything you like.
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Chunks of chicken & bacon are good, even a fish mix such as salmon and white fish with some smoked added in.
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Add some herbs & spices, make the sauce cheesy, leave it plain, the choice is yours!
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Good base recipe
