Smoked Haddock and Cheddar Mash

The haddock and cheddar mash at Dublin's The Winding Stair restaurant represents the best of Ireland: sea, dairy, and spud. In most polite circles, the union of fish and cheese has long been frowned upon. But, mi dispiace, Italian friends—it's time to reconsider this taboo pairing. The dish, as comforting as a hug and a roaring hearth on a rainy Dublin day, is all the convincing we need.