Potatoes

Ingredient Guide

Potatoes Recipes

Potatoes are one of the most versatile pantry ingredients, turning simple meals into hearty, satisfying dishes. They work in everything from crispy roasted potatoes and creamy mashed potatoes to soups, stews, breakfast skillets, casseroles, and vegetarian mains. Different varieties bring different strengths to recipes: russets bake up fluffy and mash smoothly, Yukon Golds are creamy and all-purpose, and waxy red or fingerling potatoes hold their shape well in salads, gratins, and sheet-pan dinners. Because potatoes absorb seasoning beautifully, they pair well with herbs, spices, dairy, meat, seafood, and vegetables, making them an easy base for budget-friendly recipes year-round.