1 cup dry sherry
EVOO, for drizzling
5 slices good-quality bacon, sliced crosswise into 1-inch pieces
1 1/2 - 2 pounds baking potatoes
Coarse salt and black pepper
1 1/3 pounds ground beef (15-20% fat)
1/4 cup finely chopped flat-leaf parsley
About 3 tbsp. worcestershire sauce
4 cloves garlic, grated or pasted
2 large shallots, halved and thinly sliced
12 ounces stilton or other blue cheese, crumbled
Upland cress or watercress leaves, for garnish
4 brioche rolls, split
Bread-and-butter pickle slices, for garnish
1 cup sour cream
Splash heavy cream or half-and-half
2 tablespoons prepared horseradish
3 tablespoons finely chopped fresh chives