Seasonality
Summer/Fall
Quick Tips
How to cook potatoes
Potatoes are a versatile, rather inexpensive ingredient. They are great roasted, braised, and fried and have a myriad of uses in side dishes, and even some main dishes.
How to buy potatoes
Look for potatoes that have minimal marks, but no cuts, bruises, soft spots, or wrinkles. That would be a good indication that the potato is past its prime.
How to store potatoes
Store potatoes in a cool, dark area as light and heat are the enemy. I keep my potatoes in a drawer, away from the oven, and stored in a brown paper bag that’s left open. Potatoes should be eaten within a couple weeks of purchasing. If a potato sprouts or has green spots, cut off before eating (and don’t wait any longer to eat).
Varieties
Russet
Yukon
Fingerling
Purple
Red
About
As more and more people focus on healthier foods, potatoes often get a bad name. While they might not have all the nutrients of sweet potatoes, they do have a place in my diet and cooking.
Russet and yukon potatoes are perfect for making mashed potatoes and french fries. Fingerlings are my go-to for a beautiful side, while red and purple potatoes make for wonderful salads and hashes. Russets are on the starchier side of potatoes, which is why they make great mashed potatoes (low moisture/don’t hold their shape), while waxy and all-purpose potatoes have less starch and hold their shape a bit better.
All Vegetarian Potato Recipes
Arugula Salad with Roasted Potato and Endives
Baked French Fries with Curried Ketchup
Barley, Smoked Paprika Red Potatoes, and Hard Boiled Egg
Black-Eyed Peas and Dill Potato Skillet
Braised Potato Salad with White Beans
Breakfast Enchiladas with Avocado Cream Sauce
Buffalo Chickpea Vegetarian Loaded Potato
Celeriac Soup with Thyme
Cheesy BBQ Loaded Potatoes
Chili Baked Potato with Cheese
Chimichurri Potato Tacos with Pinto Beans
Dried Apricot Soup with Emmer
Garlic Roasted Potato, Spinach, and Egg Salad
Green Curry with Potatoes and Chickpeas
Halloumi Burrito Bowl with Roasted Potatoes and Guacamole
Harissa Potatoes over Garlicky Kale
Kohlrabi Fritters with Garlic Herb Cashew Cream Sauce
Pesto Potato Skillet
Potato Beet Salad with White Beans
Potato Masala and Egg Skillet
Roasted Brussels Sprout and Red Potato Egg Bake
Roasted Potato Pizza with Goat Cheese
Roasted Potato, Onion, and Rosemary Crustless Quiche
Roasted Potatoes and Chickpeas with Green Harissa
Roasted Potatoes with Harissa
Roasted Red Potato and Gorgonzola Quiche
Roasted Romesco Potatoes
Romesco Potato Pizza
Root Vegetable Hash Egg Skillet
Root Vegetable Pot Pie
Rosemary Potato Egg Bake
Smoked Paprika Potato Spinach Salad with Homemade Blue Cheese Dressing
Smoked Paprika Red Potatoes and Egg Bake
Smoked Paprika Red Potatoes and Spinach Salad with Homemade Blue Cheese
Spiced Lentil Stew with Potatoes
Spinach Curried Red Potato Salad
Summer Squash Soup
Sunchoke Latkes with Poached Egg
Sunchoke Soup with Fennel
Vegetarian Chili Cheese Fries
Vegetarian Ponyshoe
Warm Mustard Potato Salad (No Mayo!)
Warm Potato Arugula Salad
White Beans in Spicy Tomato Sauce