Ingredients

• For the Potato Gratin
• 5 large russet potatoes
• 8 oz Gruyère cheese (or cheddar)
• 3 large cloves of garlic
• 1.5 tbsp fresh thyme leaves
• 1 cup cream of chicken soup
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 1 small shallot
• Salt, pepper, nutmeg, hot paprika
• 2 cups cornflakes
• 3 tbsp melted butter
• 2 oz Parmesan cheese
• For the Creamy Mashed Potatoes
• 2 lb Yukon Gold potatoes
• 1 clove garlic
• 1.5 cups cold butter
• 1/4 cup heavy cream
• Salt
• Chives for garnish
• For the Fondant Potatoes
• 3 large russet potatoes
• 2 tsp oil
• 6 tbsp salted butter
• 1 clove garlic
• Fresh herbs (thyme, rosemary)
• 1/2 - 1 cup beef stock
• Chives for garnish