Hash browns are one of those brilliant ... When the oil is hot (but not smoking), add spoonfuls of the potato mixture into the pan and flatten into patties about 1cm/½in thick.

But don't stop there: These frozen potato patties open the door to a wide variety of creative snacks. Basically, the only limit is your imagination. These crispy hash browns don't have to play ...

with tiny bits of soft potato interspersed in each patty. This makes hash browns a phenomenal breakfast accompaniment to eggs ...

For total textural nirvana, fry your potato patties in fat that has a high smoke point, such as ghee, or toss your hash ...

Cook the garlic, spring onions and thyme in the olive oil for five minutes, then add the potatoes and cooking milk ... Top with the smoked haddock hash.

Sometimes, you crave a big, hefty carb on the side of your plate. And the next time you do, reach for a potato. They are one of the best comfort foods you probably already have in your pantry ...

Roughly flake, then add to the potatoes. Add the egg, green onion, flour, dill, curry powder and salt. Season with pepper, then mix until just combined. Shape 1/4 cup of the mixture into a patty.

In a large cast-iron or other heavy skillet, heat butter over low heat. Add sweet potatoes, garlic, 1/4 teaspoon salt and the thyme; cook, covered, until potatoes are almost tender, 4-5 minutes ...