1 carrot, chopped
2 celery sticks, chopped
1kg/2lb 4oz floury potatoes, such as Maris Piper or King Edward, peeled and cut into chunks
1 onion, chopped
8 spring onions, trimmed and chopped
few thyme sprigs
2 tsp plain flour
4 bay leaves
450ml/16fl oz beef stock
salt and freshly ground black pepper
vegetable oil, for frying
good glug of port (optional)
50驳/1戮辞锄 butter
40驳/1陆辞锄 butter
120ml/4fl oz milk or cream
8 Lincolnshire sausages
325ml/12fl oz red wine