🥔 Potato Perfectionists

Potatoes. All day. Every day.

From creamy mash to crispy fries, from rösti to samosas—if it can be made from spuds, we obsess over it. Explore varieties, master techniques, and join the starch‑powered movement.

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Choose Your Champion

Waxy, starchy, all‑purpose—each spud shines in different dishes. Pick the right potato and half the job is done.

Starchy • Fluffy

Russet

King of baking and mashing. High starch, low moisture, ultra‑crispy fries.

Waxy • Creamy

Yukon Gold

Buttery texture that holds shape. Ideal for roasting and gratins.

Waxy • Salads

Red Bliss

Thin skins and smooth bite. Excellent for soups and potato salads.

All‑purpose • Versatile

Maris Piper

UK favorite—stellar chips and roasties thanks to balanced starch.

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Recipes We Can't Stop Making

Swipe through our greatest hits. Each card lists the best potato type so you always nail the texture.

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Shatter‑Crisp Roasties

Best with: Maris Piper or Yukon Gold

Parboil → rough up edges → hot fat → toss → roast.

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Double‑Fried Fries

Best with: Russet

Low‑temp blanch then a blazing finish for glass‑like crunch.

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Silky Potato Purée

Best with: Yukon Gold

Ricer + hot cream + obscene butter. Do not overwork.

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Rösti Waffles

Best with: All‑purpose

Grated, squeezed dry, pressed in a waffle maker to crisp.

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Samosa Chaat

Best with: Red Bliss

Spiced potato filling topped with chutneys and yogurt.

Why Salt Your Rinse?

After cutting, rinse potatoes in salted water to season from within and prevent enzymatic browning while you prep.

Cold‑Start Fries

Drop raw sticks into room‑temp oil and bring to a simmer for ultra‑creamy interiors before finishing hot and fast.

Store Smart

Keep spuds cool, dark, and breathable. Sunlight ↑ solanine; fridges convert starch → sugar and affect browning.

From Soil to Supper

A spud's glow‑up, summarized.

Planting Seed Tubers

Chitted seed pieces go in cool, loose soil for strong sprouting.

Hilling

Soil mounded around stems blocks light and boosts tuber yield.

Flowering

A sign of active tuber growth—time your watering wisely.

Cure & Store

Dry skins in a cool spot, then store at 7–10°C with airflow.

Frequently Asked Spud‑stions

Are potatoes healthy?

Yes—potassium, vitamin C, fiber (especially with skins on). It's what we add (butter, oil) that tips the scales.

Green patches—safe to eat?

Trim generously; if a lot of green or bitterness, discard. That's chlorophyll + solanine from light exposure.

Best oil for crisp roasties?

High smoke point fats like refined peanut, canola, or beef tallow. Heat the pan before adding potatoes.

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