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Healthy and easy potato recipes

A potato, whether baked, roasted, boiled or mashed: these popular tubers can be prepared in a wonderfully versatile way. And since they are umami powerhouses, they give everything that extra boost of deliciousness.

Whether you are following a vegetarian, vegan or gluten-free diet, there is a recipe for everyone. Here you will find a large selection which ranges from casseroles, to soup and salad, to roasted potatoes, curries and more. You’ll also find recipes classics and new modern ideas.

Types of potatoes

Hardly any food is as versatile as potatoes and with over 200 varieties in the USA and Germany there are many to choose from. Which also means type is of course important. Not every potato can be the star ingredient for mashed potatoes or a potato salad.

At the most basic level, there are two things that sets them apart: the amount of starch versus the amount of water a potato contains. Predominately, there is a basic distinction between mealy/floury, all-purpose (medium-starch) and low-starch (waxy potatoes, which hold their shape) varieties. And this is why it is important to choose the right variety when preparing a certain type of recipe.

Tahini Green Beans and Potatoes

Tahini Green Beans and Potatoes

Green beans and potatoes are a classic combination, reminding me once again that the simplest recipes are often the best. The magic of this...
New Potato Salad with Green Beans and Cherry Tomatoes

New Potato Salad with Green Beans and Cherry Tomatoes

This new potato salad with green beans and cherry tomatoes has seriously got it going on. All the textures and colors – together it’s...
German Style Kale (Grünkohl mit Pinkel)

German Style Kale (Grünkohl mit Pinkel)

When cooked properly, this typical Northwest German dish has a nice savory taste that complements the robustness of the sausages and potatoes that are...
Turkey and Potato Pot Pie

Turkey and Potato Pot Pie (Turkey à la King)

Spring may be here, but I am hanging on to this quintessential comfort food... Pot pies are, in fact, the ultimate comfort food and...
To Chill or Not to Chill? Storing Fruits and Vegetables

To Chill or Not to Chill? Storing Fruits and Vegetables

I shop regularly, actually daily, but it’s sticky hot this summer in Hamburg and so I’m finding it hard to keep things like tomatoes...
Tortilla Española (Spanish Potato Omelet)

Tortilla Española (Spanish Potato Omelet)

I was first introduced to a traditional Tortilla Española by a Spanish student that was staying with me a few years back. She demonstrated...
Lemony Chicken Soup with Savoy Cabbage

Lemony Chicken Soup with Savoy Cabbage

Suffering from a cold? Or just feel like something simple and light? A good, tried and true, homemade chicken soup has got to be...