Potatoes recipes and tips

From how to buy and store potatoes, to cooking tips and recipes, learn how to make the most of delicious NZ-grown potatoes.

Dauphinoise Potatoes make the perfect side dish. Place thin slices of potato in a baking tray and cover with a mix of cream and cheese (you can also add garlic and thyme for extra flavour). Bake in the oven for an hour or until the potatoes are tender.
Soak raw, peeled potatoes before roasting to remove the starch and achieve maximum crispness. Make sure they are dry before placing in a roasting pan, drizzling with olive oil and topping with fresh rosemary, and putting in the oven.
Make homemade gnocchi by kneading boiled potatoes with plain flour and egg until a dough forms. Roll out into a ¾-inch rope and then slice into gnocchi. Boil the gnocchi for two to four minutes, then serve with your favourite pasta sauce.
Potato and leek soup is a great option for cooler days. Sauté sliced leeks with onion and garlic, then add chopped potatoes and vegetable stock and simmer until the potatoes are tender. Blend until smooth then return to a simmer, before serving with a parmesan cheese twist.