How to Make Chef-Style Potato Recipes at Home
A potato dish can be as simple or as extravagant as you'd like. Potatoes are very forgiving, so making stunning, restaurant-quality dishes is easier than you might think. Here are some of our favourite ways to spruce up your plate and take the humble spud to exciting new levels:
Potato gratin: Doesn't this sound so much fancier than potato bake? Well, it's basically the same thing. The secret of a good potato gratin recipe is all in your knife skills. You want to get those slices as thin as possible, so make sure you've got a good, sharp knife.
Potato rosti: If you don't fancy a full fry, this Swiss pancake makes a great special breakfast. You'll need to shred the potatoes finely. Before forming the pancakes, squeeze as much moisture out of the grated spuds as you can — it may feel a little gross, but it will give you much better results. Top your rosti with sour cream and grated carrot or pickled beetroot.
Potato salad: Potato salad isn't just for leftovers! Make it with warm potato, as it absorbs the dressing so much better. Use tiny new potatoes tossed in a honey mustard dressing with boiled egg and crunchy celery.
Roast potatoes: They're one of everyone's favourite potato side dishes — now chef them up! Our spiced aubergine and chickpea hash with chilli garlic yoghurt and roasted baby potatoes uses baby new potatoes for an extra-crispy treat.
