Potatoes don’t deserve their bad reputation. Studies have repeatedly challenged the idea that the tuber—sometimes called the “second bread”—is inherently unhealthy. Potatoes have a low glycemic index, which helps prevent…

Potatoes are gluten-free, making them safe for people with gluten sensitivities. They contain no cholesterol and very little saturated fat, and they’re packed with useful nutrients. For instance, 100 grams…

These pillowy patties, filled with chopped hard-boiled eggs and bright green onions, are made from creamy mashed potatoes and pan-fried until golden and crisp. Served hot, they practically melt in…

Potatoes deserve a place on your plate — they’re a surprisingly rich source of choline, an essential nutrient. In terms of choline content, potatoes rank second only to major protein…

Because they’re low in protein, potatoes are a good choice for people with gout. These tubers can also benefit joints and cartilage. Potatoes are rich in B vitamins, vitamin C,…

One of the best things about potatoes is their balance of phosphorus and calcium. These minerals occur in the tuber in a ratio that helps support bone strength. A diet…

A team of researchers from Montefiore Medical Center in New York compared the nutritional benefits of three popular carbohydrate-rich foods: rice, potatoes, and bread. Until now, many people treated those…

Researchers have helped restore the potato’s reputation after years of being sidelined by restrictive diets. Even when you’re trying to lose weight, you don’t necessarily have to cut this carbohydrate…

Ingredients: Dough: 300 g of flour (about 2.5 cups) 1/2 tsp salt 1/2 tsp baking soda 1 tbsp vinegar 6-8 tbsp sour cream (thicker, tangier Eastern European-style sour cream) Filling:…

Ingredients: 6 medium potatoes 2 tablespoons oil 1 teaspoon potato seasoning Salt and pepper to taste Wash the potatoes thoroughly and boil them with their skins on. Once cooked, place…

Gather three medium potatoes, 150–200 grams of sausage, two pickled cucumbers, one small herring, an apple, and a carrot. Boil the potatoes and the carrot. Chop all the vegetables, the…

Got leftover mashed potatoes? I make zrazy with them. To start, I thoroughly mix the mashed potatoes with eggs and shape the mixture into round patties. In the center of…

Chemists calculated that it takes no more than 11 pounds of potatoes to make a pair of galoshes. They extract alcohol from the tubers, refine it, and convert it into…

  8 eggs Potatoes (boiled or fried) — 150 g (about 5.3 oz) Smoked sausages — 150 g (about 5.3 oz) Milk — 1/2 cup Cheese — 60 g (about…

Ingredients: Potatoes: 500 g (approx. 1.1 lbs) Flour: 1 cup Onions: 2 Broccoli: 250 g (approx. 9 oz) Red bell pepper: 1-2 Oil: 150 ml (approx. 5 fl oz) Apple…

Ingredients: – Mushrooms: 300 g (about 10.5 oz) – Hard cheese: 100 g (about 3.5 oz) – Potatoes: 6-7 – Onion: 1 – Egg: 1 – Milk: 50 g (about…

Salmon and Potato Patties Salmon – 900 g (approx. 2 lbs) Potatoes – 900 g (approx. 2 lbs) Parsley – 1 bunch Butter – 1 tablespoon Eggs – 2 Salt…

Ingredients Potatoes: 2.2 lbs (1 kg) Sour cream: 2 tablespoons (a thicker, tangier variety common in Eastern Europe) Butter: 1 tablespoon Pork: 1.1 lbs (0.5 kg) Mushrooms: 10.6 oz (300…

Ingredients: 5-6 medium starchy potatoes 2 teaspoons sturgeon or salmon caviar 40g (about 3 tablespoons) of butter 100ml (about 1/2 cup) of milk or cream Salt to taste Fresh herbs…

Potatoes – 10-12 pieces Butter – 50g (about 3.5 tablespoons) Milk – 100g (about 1/2 cup) Egg – 1 Bread crumbs for coating Stems (from pears or apples) – 5-6…

Potatoes: 2.2 lbs Ground meat: 10.6 oz Onion: 1-2 pieces Egg: 1 piece Garlic: 3 cloves Flour: 3 tablespoons Oil for frying, salt and pepper to taste Peel the potatoes…

Ingredients: Ground meat (lamb or beef) – 600g (approx. 1.3 lbs) Potatoes – 1.5 kg (approx. 3.3 lbs) Clarified butter – 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley – 1 bunch Turmeric –…