Best Basics – Simple Recipes

As one of the most naturally versatile foods available, potatoes can be cooked and served in countless ways in healthy meals – from simple recipes like delicious salads and soups to stir fries, crisp roasts, creamy mash, or even just baking them. The versatility of potatoes is in part because the texture of different varieties can vary considerably. With so many ways to choose from, from 30 minute meals to culinary extravaganzas, it’s good to get the classics right every time. Follow our guide for how to cook the best mash, roast, boiled, wedged, steamed, chipped or baked potatoes every time.

Mashed Potato
Roast Potatoes
Wedges
Chips
Baked Potatoes
Boiled Potatoes
Steamed Potatoes
Microwave Potatoes

Vegetarian recipes often include mash

Mashed Potato

  • Preparation time : 5 minutes
  • Cooking time: 15 minutes
  • Serves: 4

Ingredients

  • 700g smooth potatoes (such as Desiree)
  • 150ml (¼pt) milk
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Method

  1. Peel the potatoes
  2. Place potatoes in a pan with just enough water to cover them
  3. Bring to boil then cover  then cover with a lid and simmer for 20 minutes or until tender, then drain
  4. Bring milk to a boil, then  pour the milk over the potatoes until smooth (this makes the mash extra light and fluffy)
  5. Season to taste and serve immediately as part of a quick and tasty meal

Best varieties

  • Desiree