Celebrate the humble spud with these 20 potato recipes

From Shannon Bennett’s duck-fat potatoes to an amazing parsnip, orange and vadouvan gratin, here are 20 recipes that turn boring potatoes into delectable masterpieces.

Potatoes get a bad wrap but cooked smartly and paired with vegetables and protein, they offer a good serving of carbohydrates.

So, in honour of the humble potato we chart 70 ways with this simple but delicious carb.

Duck-fat potatoes.

Duck-fat potatoes, rosemary salt & sherry vinegar

Shannon Bennett’s duck-fat potatoes will be a staple on your weekly Sunday roast.

Potato, garlic and rosemary tortilla

This simple tortilla can be enjoyed for breakfast, lunch and dinner.

Parsnip, orange and vadouvan gratin.

Parsnip, orange and vadouvan gratin

“Quite possibly our favourite parsnip recipe ever. This pairs so well with duck but would be equally at home next to a good steak.”

Jansson’s Frestelse (Jansson’s Temptation potato bake)

“For my family, it’s not Christmas without a bubbling dish of Jansson’s on the table! Studded with Swedish ansjovis or pickled herring (trust me, they’re good) this creamy potato bake is decadent and comforting, and tastes even better the next day… If you’re lucky enough to have any leftovers.” – Corinne Parkes

Rostis made from potatoes and cream.

Potato rosti with cultured cream and bottarga

“You can make this into smaller individual rostis, but I really like having a large one in the middle of the table so everyone can get involved. If you’re feeling fancy, you could add salmon roe, or even caviar to really make it a plush side. This batch should comfortably do 2 x 23cm pans. I like to make this recipe using a mandoline with the julienne attachment, but if this isn’t available, you can use a box grater.”

Super-cheesy potato and leek gratin

This is the perfect side for pork ribs or chicken marylands, sweetcorn and hot sauce.

Jacket potatoes with chilli con carne.

Jacket potatoes with chilli con carne

Darren Robertson puts a spicy bean twist on a classic comfort food. Eat one potato for dinner and keep the other for tomorrow’s lunch.

14-hour crispy potato with Pont-l’évêque (cheese) sauce

Potato and cheese – could anything be more comforting? Set aside a day for Ellie and Sam Studd’s indulgent recipe uniting the two, featuring a luscious French cheese.

Bush chips.

Bush potato chips

Speak your spud strewth with this Aussie take on crispy baked chips. This tasty treat is best enjoyed with a cold beer.

Potato, pumpkin and spinach gratin

“I make this gratin on those days when I want to make something delicious from what’s on hand – some potatoes, onions from the pantry and a piece of pumpkin, leftover spinach and all the dairy from the fridge. We enjoy this as both a standalone meal that the kids enjoy or part of a larger meal. Leftovers are so good reheated, and take the time out of making it again when you crave it!” – Tom Walton

Croquettes with fish and potatoes.

Get the party started with our herby fish and potato croquettes

These crunchy croquettes stuffed with creamy mash potato, flaky fish and fresh herbs are the ultimate party starter.

If you love salt and vinegar chips, you need to try these hasselback potatoes

Made from sea salt and malt vinegar, these hasselback potatoes are a great way to enjoy your favourite chip flavour.

Wallaby and potatoes pie.

Wallaby and potato pie

“When we took over the bakery in 1997, we only made vegetarian pies. Many of our customers at Salamanca Market were requesting a meat pie. We wanted to use ingredients that were available locally and John, being Scottish, started thinking about the stews of his childhood. We also decided that wallaby would have been part of many Tasmanians’ diets for a long time, and so the wallaby & potato pie was born.” – John Glendinning and Marie Van de Gumster from Summer Kitchen Bakery, Tasmania

Neapolitan pasta with patate and provola (cheesy potato pasta)

Potato and cheese is the ultimate comfort combo! Here it is in pasta form, for that extra bit of comfort.

Garlic confit tart with potatoes.

Garlic confit potato tart

Vampires beware! This tasty tart is garlic galore.

Wagyu fat potatoes

“I love making a side of these when friends come round for lunch. Variety wise, desiree, royal blue, Dutch cream, coliban and sebago all work well when it comes to roast spuds. If you don’t want to use animal fat, swap the tallow for an oil with a high smoke point, like peanut or canola.” – Andy Hearnden. Recipe from Andy Cooks: The Cookbook (Oriana Press).

Gouda, cauliflower and potatoes.

Gouda, cauliflower and potato bake

Take an iconic Dutch cheese, add some cauliflower and carbs, and Ellie and Sam Studd have served up a truly decadent one-dish bake to warm your winter.

Cheesy Gruyere potato gratin

Ellie and Sam Studd share the ultimate side dish, a gratin starring heavenly Gruyeere.

Crispy garlic and thyme boulangere potatoes.

Crispy garlic and thyme boulangere potatoes

For the ultimate side to your main, serve up these French-inspired recipe for crispy garlic and thyme boulangere potatoes.

Cheese and garlic baked potatoes with green goddess dressing

If you’ve got extra cheese, herbs and sour cream, these baked potatoes are a must for dinner tonight.

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