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    Simple Potato Recipes to Try Tonight

    By | Shine Food – Tue, Jan 11, 2011 11:39 PM EST

    Potatoes are versatile, delicious, and cheap! So serve one of these delicious dishes for dinner. We also have recipes for sweet potato fans.



    Crispy Rosemary Potato Chips

    Prepared from scratch with paper-thin slices of russet potatoes and a sprinkling of fresh rosemary, crunchy sea salt, and crackled pepper, America's favorite snack food has never tested better.

    Recipe: Crispy Rosemary Potato Chips



    Twice-Baked Potato with Chorizo

    This scooped-out side dish, made with thick-skinned russets, garners its doubly delicious flavor from tangy goat cheese and spicy Spanish sausage - as well as two trips to the oven.

    Recipe: Twice-Baked Potato with Chorizo



    Potato and Celery-Root Gratin

    In this decadent casserole, aged Gouda and a silky onion-and-garlic cream sauce elevate earthy layers of Yukon gold potatoes and celery root.

    Recipe: Potato and Celery-Root Gratin



    Roasted Garlic and Potato Soup with Homemade Croutons

    Simmered in chicken stock, red creamers lend velvety texture to this aromatic puree, made with sautéed onions, caramelized garlic, and a touch of Fontina cheese.

    Recipe: Roasted Garlic and Potato Soup with Homemade Croutons



    The Ultimate Mashed Potatoes

    Russets, kosher salt, half-and-half, and a generous dollop (or two) of butter are all it takes to whip up this impossibly good Sunday-supper standard.

    Recipe: The Ultimate Mashed Potatoes

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