Do your kids love mash and bolognese - and perhaps sculpting volcanoes out of it too? In our childhood home we were often served a dish we named "mash volcano surprise". No one remembers why, but it was a huge hit. It's a true 80's classic, as well as being sort of a poor man's shepherds pie. Try it for yourself with our updated version below. Enjoy!

Directions

1. Preheat your oven to 22 degrees convection.

2. Peel the potatoes and cut into smaller pieces. Cook them completely tender in a pot of unsalted water. While the potatoes are cooking, start the bolognese.

3. Peel and finely chop the onion. Cook the onion for a few minutes with a dash of olive oil on a pan or in a pot. Add beef, oregano and paprika and cook for another few minutes. Then add ketchup and stir well.

4. Let the bolognese simmer for 10 minutes and season with salt and pepper.

5. Drain the water from the spuds and mash 'em up well with a masher or hand mixer. Add butter, salt and pepper and add the milk little by little. Add the egg and mix everything well.

6. Place the bolognese in a casserole tin and spread the mash on top. Pop into the oven for approx. 30 minutes, until the mash begins to turn golden.

7. Rinse, clean and dice the bell pepper. Use as topping for the mash gratin - and dinner is served. Enjoy!