This week marked two years since I started this blog. It started with a 30-day vegetarian challenge issued by my daughter, Claire. From there it has become a fun way to share my love of food and cooking with my family and friends (even the friends I’ve never met!), an online recipe box for myself and an ongoing cooking project for me and my kids to work on together.
To celebrate, I thought I would highlight my favorite food – the potato! I know National Potato Day is in August, but let’s be honest. If you know me, you know it’s always National Potato Day at my house. Maybe it’s my Irish side, or maybe just because they are irresistible, but I love them. And apparently, so do you, since some of these rate among my most popular posts over the last couple of years. I thought it made sense to have a collection of these favorites all in one place. So I give to you my top 20 in spuds.
One of the most fun things about potatoes are all the incredible ways to cook them. Which is your favorite? It’s so hard to choose! Just click on the photo caption to go to the corresponding post.
The #1 most popular potato post on my site, and in the top five of ALL my posts, you can’t go wrong with this fancy presentation of an old favorite.
Like salt & vinegar potato chips? You will LOVE these zippy roasted potatoes!
Who says potatoes are a side dish? Grab yourself some big spuds and let them shine as a main course.
Forget frozen french fries. Leave the chemicals behind and make them yourself! Easy and oh so good.
Work out your aggression and enjoy a tasty side dish with these delightful smashed and baked potatoes.
One of my very favorites and a cure-all for just about everything. Restaurant quality hash browns right in your own kitchen.
Spanish tortilla. One of my favorite tastes of Spain and such a beautiful presentation too!
Easy to throw together for breakfast, lunch or dinner. And you can even use up your leftovers!
My favorite camping food – but perfect for a lazy evening at home too.
Not your mama’s scalloped potatoes. No cans of soup here. Just unbelievably good comfort food.
Breakfast anyone? Easy baked eggs with a little potato and cheese.
Lemony potatoes, perfect side dish for fish or chicken. I can eat a whole batch of these by myself. Scroll down past the fish recipe for the potatoes (but the fish is worth stopping for too!).
The most perfect side dish with just about anything, but especially if you are a “meat & potatoes” type.
A very veggie version of Shepherd’s Pie.
Shepherd’s Pie Goes Veggie Want a meaty version? Try Pulled Pork Shepherd’s Pie or BBQ Pork Shepherd’s Pie.
The best – and most unusual – stuffed peppers you will ever eat. A touch of heat and Indian spices make these irresistible.
A classic potato salad to make your grandma (and mine!) proud.
A not-s0-classic potato salad. This hearty spinach salad features tiny potatoes that steal the show.
Put your leftover baked potatoes to good use in this hearty, comforting soup.
Cheesy, with a southwestern kick. This is a great spin on the classic potato soup.
Who says potato soup isn’t healthy? Get your veggies for the day without evening noticing in this delicious concoction.
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