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dice and cook the potatoes This dish is a bit of a fusion, but was a huge hit at my family reunion over the Canada Day weekend.  Carla,...

soak in cold water Maybe you're preparing these noodles for pho, or maybe for something like a pad Thai, if you are from a European...

grate the potato I love a good hash brown potato.  Whether its loose or biscuit-style, I'm always in.  I'm surprised it doesn...

Potato blinis are classic with caviar, but can be served with innumerable spreads and garnishes to create a wide variety of appetizers, hor...

Pomme Maquere is not seen very much, but it is a very nice way to use potatoes and gives you an opportunity to surprise your guests.  It...

I have thought about cooking polenta sous-vide for a long time, but only recently got around to experimenting with it.  To cook polenta pro...

Risotto is a real classic - creamy, rich and satisfying in so many ways.  Since rice is so neutral, it lends itself to endless options as f...

Delicious potato gnocchi are always a welcome sight.  Saute them for a nice outer crust - start them in butter so that by the time they are...

Herb spaetzle would be a nice accompaniment to those braised beef cheeks from yesterday.  Very easy to make, with a texture unique to itsel...