10 Delicious Ways To Cook Every Kind Of Potato

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From breakfast to dessert, comfort food to gourmet cuisine, soups to salad – there is a potato dish for every occasion. And when the occasion happens to be in the fall, then potatoes steal every last bit of spotlight from any spread you serve. Sweet potatoes are just as versatile, taking the major credit in salads and soups. Bring the cozy vibes of fall up a notch with these 10 potato recipes featuring all kinds of potatoes.

Harissa Potatoes

A bowl of roasted harissa potatoes garnished with a lemon wedge.
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The key to bringing out maximum flavor from potatoes is to bake them. And if you toss the potatoes in fiery harissa, tangy lemon juice, and fresh parsley before popping them into the oven, you get yourself this mouthwatering side dish called Harissa potatoes. Full Recipe: Harissa Potatoes

Mashed Potatoes With Leeks

A bowl of mashed potatoes with butter on top and garnished with a thyme sprig with a spoon in it.
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We say “side dish” and immediately think of mashed potatoes. Add a rich buttery twist to this classic side dish by tossing in some sauteed leeks that are perfectly caramelized in rich butter. If you’re trying this for the first time, you will never go back to simple mashed potatoes again. Full Recipe: Mashed Potatoes With Leeks

Potato Bites

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A word of caution! These mini appetizers are packed with so much flavor and texture that you just can’t help but ask for more. Once you try them, you’ll know how simple baked potato slices, loaded with sharp cheddar, crispy bacon, and fresh chives, have the power to steal the show before the show even starts. Full Recipe: Potato Bites

Sweet Potato Frittata

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Frittata is the King of brunch, and no one can convince me otherwise. A wholesome combination of eggs, healthy greens, and crisp veggies is exactly what you need to start your day with this powerhouse of a brunch. Sweet potatoes add a certain cozy vibe and a rich, sweet flavor to the brunch. Full Recipe: Sweet Potato Frittata

Country Potatoes

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In another episode of cheese and potatoes, let me introduce you to a perfect breakfast-turned-side dish: Country Potatoes! They turn out to be so mouthwateringly perfect, it’s ridiculous how easy they are to make. Just toss in some cajun-seasoned potatoes and bell peppers in the oven and top them with some sharp cheddar. Full Recipe: Country Potatoes

Maple-Roasted Sweet Potatoes  

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Adding a little something sweet to a savory dish is a risk worth taking – these maple-roasted sweet potatoes are proof of that. Nutty brown butter, fiery red pepper flakes, and sweet maple syrup contribute to the balanced yet conflicting flavor of these caramelized, roasted sweet potatoes, making this a perfect side dish for fall-inspired dinners. Full Recipe: Maple-Roasted Sweet Potatoes  

Roasted Sweet Potato And Feta Salad

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Side salads that can easily steal the spotlight as a main course meal as well – this is my favorite genre of salads. This roasted sweet potato salad, featuring the sweet goodness of roasted potatoes, salty feta, crunchy toasted pepitas, juicy pomegranate, and then flavored with fiery harissa and tangy lime dressing, completely falls into this genre. Full Recipe: Roasted Sweet Potato And Feta Salad

Sweet Potato Chili

A bowl of vegetarian sweet potato chili with sour cream, grated cheese and cilantro on the side
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This is a perfect vegetarian alternative to the traditional beef chili. Sweet potatoes, along with other seasonal veggies, are cooked in chili and herbs and then simmered in vegetable broth. The end result? A balanced, healthy, sweet’n’spicy chili, bursting with nutrients and flavor. Full Recipe: Sweet Potato Chili

Potato Chowder

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Healthy and delicious side-by-side? This potato chowder made me realize that you don’t have to compromise flavor for a healthier dinner option. Sweet potatoes, along with other veggies and ham, are simmered in evaporated milk, keeping the fat content low and flavor perfect. Full Recipe: Potato Chowder

Sweet Potato Soup

A bowl of sweet potato soup topped with cilantro, peanuts and sriracha
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Nothing beats a good ol’ sweet potato soup on a crisp fall day. And when that soup embodies the classic Thai flavors with sriracha and creamy coconut milk, it becomes an instant favorite at the dinner table. Add some earthy texture to this velvety soup by topping it with some chopped, roasted peanuts. Full Recipe: Sweet Potato Soup

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