Melting butter doesn't seem like a particularly challenging task, but it is possible to ruin it if you choose the wrong ...

I used a saucepan on the stove to reheat things and melt butter, because why buy a machine when you already have a pot? That worked fine, even if it sometimes meant sloshing hot liquid.

Melt the butter in a large saucepan or casserole and add the shallots and garlic, cooking over a medium high heat. Stir constantly until soft but not coloured. Add the potatoes and stir for a ...