All cooking tips and recipes by Lesley Christensen-Yule, Author of "The New Zealand Cook's Bible" – Penguin 2010.

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If oven-space is likely to be taken up with the turkey, then cooking vegetables on the stove-top is a good idea.

Ingredients

• Baby new potatoes allow 3-4 per portion

• Salt

• Fresh mint sprigs

• Butter

• Fresh mint, chopped

Method

1. Scrub potato skins to remove any dirt.

2. Cut any larger potatoes so that they are all evenly sized.

3. Add to a pot of boiling, salted water with the mint leaves.

4. Reduce heat to a simmer.

5. Use a fork to test for doneness.

6. When ready, drain and mix in some butter and finely chopped mint.

7. Serve in a heated serving dish.