Potatoes Recipes

A list of great Potatoes Recipes is a must for every person. Potatoes are the staple food of many people, however we tend to limited ourselves in how we serve them.

Potatoes have a developed a bad reputation nutritionally. However, they are fat free and when served in their skins provide a rich source of fiber.

People avoid them because they think they are high calorie, however they are only high calorie because of the way we serve them - fried in oil or mashed with butter!

Types of Potatoes

Potatoes come in many varieties, red or white, waxy or floury.

Floury potatoes have less moisture than waxy ones and have relatively less sugar and more starch. Floury potatoes bake and mash well and make the best fried dishes. However, when they are boiled they tend to fall apart.

Waxy potatoes have more moisture and starch and hold their shape well when boiled.

Potatoes are sold as new and main crop.

New crop potatoes tend to be smaller and sweeter with thinner skins than the main crop. Many varieties of potato are sold as both, depending on their maturity when they are harvested.

You won’t get the chance to buy different varieties in the supermarket but a local grower or fresh produce market should be able to help you choose different varieties to try for different recipes.

Now, we can't forget about delicious sweet potatoes! These are more popular and more widely available than they used to be.

They come in different varieties but generally the orange varieties are better for home cooking purposes.

They are much easier to grow in warm areas than ordinary potatoes.

Buy potatoes that are firm and dry with no signs of sprouting or broken skin. Store them in a cool, dark and dry place, in paper not plastic bags.

Unwashed potatoes last longer because the soil protects the potatoes from damage and greening.

Potatoes that have been exposed to the light will have green patches. These should be discarded as the green areas may contain the toxin solanine.

Potatoes recipes can be used as a main dish or a side dish and there are many to try.

List of Potatoes Recipes:

Crunchy Oven Roasted Potatoes
Easy to prepare and go great with any roasted meat dish!

Crockpot Scallop Potatoes
Ease of cooking these scallop potatoes in the crockpot frees up the oven for other dishes. Rich and cheesy scallop potatoes are always a crowd pleaser.

Garlic Mashed Potatoes
Sick of boring mashed potatoes? Adding the flavor of garlic makes these potatoes a little different without taking up a lot of time and effort.

Potato Soup
Vichyssoise, or potato soup, is served in some of the finest restaurants. So impress your guests or family by serving it!

Twice Baked Potato
Start with these basic instructions, and then add your own fillings to create a delicious twice baked potato!.

Baked Potato Soup
This potato soup recipe gives you a great option for those left over baked potatoes.

Potato Pancakes
Another great option for those left over baked potatoes! Makes a quick and easy Sunday night dinner!

Basic Baked Potato
Simple and quick! Every cook should know how to properly bake a potato.

Cheesy Potato Casserole
This cheesy and onion filled casserole is a filling and nutritious meal that is easy to prepare and serve.

Caroline’s Sweet Potato Casserole
Perfect addition to any roast meat dish. Add a little extra buttermilk and puree to get a delicious sweet potato soup!

Balsamic Candied Sweet Potatoes
Chunks of sweet potato caramelized in brown sugar and tossed in balsamic vinegar . . . outstanding!

Baked Sweet Potatoes Pudding
Pudding made from sweet potatoes and coconut? You better believe it! You need to try this great recipe!