PEAK SEASON  Year-round

PREP  Wash potato skin ideally with a vegetable brush. Peeling is optional.

STORE  Place potatoes in a paper bag in a cool, humid, and dark place for up to 1 month

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Cooking Methods

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BAKE

‍BOIL

FRY

GRATIN

GRILL

MASH

PUREE  ‍

ROAST

SAUTÉ  

STEAM  

Complimentary Ingredients

Ingredients in bold are the most commonly paired with potatoes

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HERBS 

basil, bay leaf, chives, cilantro, dill, parsley (flat leaf), rosemary, sage, sorrel, thyme

PRODUCE

bell peppers, black truffle, carrots, cauliflower, celery root, chickpeas, eggs, garlic, kale, leeks, mushrooms, onions, parsnips, peas, ramps, scallions, shallots, tomatoes

SALT

bacon, cheese (cheddar, fontina, goat, gouda, gruyere, pecorino, raclette), pork belly, salt cod

ACID 

lemon juice, vinaigrette, vinegar (champagne, sherry, wine), dry white wine, salt

SPICE 

cayenne, coriander, cumin, garam masala, ginger, mustard (dijon, dry), nutmeg, paprika, saffron

FAT 

butter, cream, creme fraîche, mayonnaise, sour cream, yogurt

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Common Flavor Combinations

potatoes + bacon + cheese + onions

potatoes + chives + sour cream

potatoes + cream + garlic + parmesan cheese + rosemary

potatoes + cream + leeks + nutmeg