Besides looking lovely on the buffet table, these potatoes are make ahead.
With a nice hint of garlic, these potatoes are a delicious addition to any meal and are much lighter than those with a cream-laden gratin. To slice them easily, cut a little piece off the bottom of each potato to stabilize it on the cutting board. Serve with your favourite baked fish or chicken.
"You've heard of shepherd's pie; well, this is swineherder's pie," says Laurel. In this satisfying recipe, she uses pork instead of beef or lamb, and parsnips and mashed sweet potatoes instead of the usual potato topping.
Fingerlings are knobbly little potatoes with personality. If unavailable, substitute mini yellow-fleshed potatoes. Parboiling the slices makes them crisp up in just a short time in a hot oven. For perfect timing, pop them into the oven while the roast is resting and the gravy is being made.
Sweet potato has more than two times an adult's daily requirement of beta-carotene, with a bonus of lots of vitamin C and fibre.
Russet or long oval baking potatoes offer the fluffiest results for this delicious holiday side dish from the January 2006 issue of Canadian Living.
We promise you won't miss the tortilla chip in this vegetarian take on the classic Mexican dish.
This quiche-style dish is rich with potatoes, cheese and pancetta - perfect for a light lunch or dinner.
