40 potato recipe ideas

Thin slices of potato slow cooked in the oven with cream and garlic – the most decadent of side dishes

Boiling the potatoes for longer, then smashing them, makes for more surface area, meaning golden brown beauties and extra crispy bits everyone will love!

Try your hand at making these Lithuanian cepelinai – dumplings made with pork or beef mince encased in potato. They take a little effort but are well worth it

A fondant potatoes recipe for tender, golden spuds. Cooked with butter, stock and thyme, fondant potatoes are the perfect side to a roast

Try something new with potatoes. Fondant potatoes are favourites with chefs, and are seasoned with rosemary and thyme. They're gorgeous when served as part of a Sunday roast

Learn how to make crispy roast potatoes the easy way – an absolutely essential skill if you want to serve up a delicious Sunday lunch or Christmas dinner.

Transform the humble potato cake into something dinner party perfect with layered potato and crispy pork skin for extra crunch - a good budget choice

Make the most of springtime Jersey Royals in this vibrant salad, with roasted shallots, pickled radish, mint and watercress

Perfect French fries with our easy recipe – you'll end up with lightly golden, crisp fries. They're great as a snack or side dish to a Friday night feast

Impress guests with these deliciously creamy scalloped potatoes flavoured with garlic and parmesan. They're a great side dish for many dinners

Coat asparagus, peas and Jersey Royals in a mint and wild garlic butter, then top with toasted almonds – the perfect partner to roast meat and savoury tarts

Smoked bacon and a triple hit of gooey, melted cheese takes this classic dish of layered potatoes and double cream to the next level of indulgence – a showstopping side for a dinner party

The perfect budget-friendly, filling supper for one. The fragrant, zesty flavour of sumac is a refreshing contrast to the creamy whipped feta

This easy hash is full of punchy flavours, and makes a satisfying midweek family supper with streaky bacon, pineapple and spicy seasoned potatoes

This dauphinoise makes an impressive addition to the Sunday lunch table. Pile in the cream, potatoes and thyme for a moreish, crispy delight

Make a batch of potato scones to serve with smoked salmon and a dollop of soured cream for brunch or a weekend treat

Adding smoked sea salt to your standard creamy mash adds another layer of flavour to everyone's favourite side dish. Take potatoes to the next level

These addictive black bean nachos make a great veggie sharing dish for a party or movie night with crispy potatoes, a fresh red pepper salsa and melty cheese

Crispy fried potatoes with eggs, sausagemeat and kale make for a satisfying brunch that'll keep you going all day. Who can resist a runny yolk?

This is a dish that's big on flavour as well as texture with a crunchy topping to succulent white fish and crisp potato to go with it, a healthy dinner for one

A warming vegan supper with porcini mushrooms, leeks, carrots, and butternut squash, topped with crispy potatoes. It's low calorie, low fat, and perfect for when the nights draw in

Fish pie is a universal comfort food, we've given it a Spanish twist and a domino effect potato topping. The saffron and chorizo add a real depth of flavour

This hearty bake is slightly like dauphinoise, but bypasses the cream for a lighter finished product- Parmesan gives a crispy golden topping

Pides, often called Turkish pizzas, are boat-shaped tarts. Chef Selin Kiazim gives us her own take on these pastries, filling them with leek, potato and cheese