This section of the website is dedicated to our beautiful Potato Side Dishes. Fantastic recipes for Potato based side dishes that are delicious and simply to make. The humble Potato is one of the most consumed food in the world. With good reason too. It is grown in abundance so access to the Potato is very easy. It’s very affordable but also extremely hearty. You can make an amazing meal with a few potatoes and only a few additional ingredients and you’ll be feeding a whole family. It is also extremely versatile. The amount of applications you can make with a Potato in the kitchen is truly phenomenal
The different types of Potatoes available have a big impact on the type of dishes you can prepare. Potatoes that are high in starch content such as Russet Potatoes are great for mashed potatoes as they break down very easily when cooked. Waxy Potatoes such as Fingerling and Red Potatoes hold their shape a lot more during the cooking process. So great for recipes such as Potato salads or to be used in soups and stews. We’ll call out what type of Potato is best used for the recipes we’re sharing in this section to make sure you get the very best result for your cooking
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It’s an American classic. An institution. One could even say a rite of passage! That is, of course, none other than the amazing dish known as Chili Cheese Fries! Who doesn’t love a big bowl of these bad boys put in front of them to quench the mightiest hunger? Deliciously spiced and flavored Chili that…
One trick we’ve only recently adopted when cooking is to store any excess fat into some sealable glass jars for future use. This stuff is absolute liquid gold for cooking, and it always felt like such a shame to be throwing it out when there are so many great applications you can use the fat…
They’re a crowd favorite at Taco Bell, but we know that this recipe has got them beat. Yes, our homemade Nacho Fries are simply amazing and far better than anything you’ll get from any fast-food chain, guaranteed! What’s more, making your own Nacho Fries at home couldn’t be easier, and it makes for a perfect,…
If you’ve ever been lucky enough to go to Germany, you’ve very likely experienced this amazing dish. The Authentic German Potato Salad is served practically everywhere in the country, usually alongside a Schnitzel as big as your head and a beer that’s definitely bigger than your head! The Potatoes make for a wonderful side dish,…
Of all the delicious recipes we’ve published on this website, making The Perfect Homemade Fries has been the most tested. Simply put, making Homemade French Fries that are perfectly cooked and beautifully crispy is challenging! We can’t tell you how many Potatoes, Salt, and Oil we went through perfecting this recipe over the years! However,…
Like most households, our go-to for making beautiful Crispy Roast Potatoes is in the Oven. Scatter them over a sheet pan, cover with a generous amount of Olive Oil and Salt and let the Oven do the rest. However, we were cooking our amazing 10 Hour Slow Cooked Lamb Shoulder which requires the Oven to…
What was once a little bit of a secret that those Californians kept to themselves is now a US wide and worldwide phenomenon. Yes, In-n-Out Burger has become one of the most successful Burger franchise in the country. With good reason too, their food is delicious and affordable. Some of their most famous dishes are…
You know what they are, and you absolutely love them. The classic Hasselback Potatoes are truly an icon of the culinary world. Defying traditions, conventions, and even gravity in some cases! The classic Crispy Hasselback Potatoes have been a staple of the dinner table for decades and decades, and they’re still as popular as ever!…
This is a fantastic side dish to serve along with your favorite protein. It’s super simple to make, takes no time at all, and is very hearty. Perfect for a hungry appetite where you don’t want to break the bank or spend hours in the kitchen. The classic Sheet pan Potatoes and Beans is a…
There are a few absolute mandatory sides that I must order if I’m at a great Steak Restaurant or French Bistro. One of those is the famous French Dish – Cheesy Potatoes au Gratin. Multiple layers of thinly sliced Potatoes, smothered in a velvety sauce of rich Heavy Cream, Shallots, and a mixture of cheese….
It’s a classic dish for a reason – it’s damn tasty! Mashed potatoes may just be one of the most versatile dishes you can have in your cooking arsenal as it goes with so many different applications. Perfect as a pairing with any kind of protein (yes every seafood!) and can be used as it’s…