Discovering Potatoes: A Directory of the World's Best Varieties and How to Prepare and Cook Them, With over 40 Sumptuous Recipes

by Barker, Alex; Mansfield, Sally

• ISBN13: 9781842152218
• ISBN10: 1842152211
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2000-08-01
• Publisher: Natl Book Network

Summary

-- An extensive introduction covers potato preparation and cooking techniques, with a guide to choosing and storing potatoes and using the best equipment-- A comprehensive directory contains fabulous full-colour photographs of all of the most popular varieties from around the world, with detailed descriptions on colour, shape, texture, flavour and advice on suitable cooking methods-- Over 40 recipes celebrate the versatility of the potato and the sweet potato, from classic soups and pies to more unusual dishes such as frittatas, scones or gnocchi-- Bursting with glorious photographs, concise and informative text and a fabulous choice of recipes, Discovering Potatoes is an essential addition to your kitchen library

Table of Contents

The Potato-Its History	6	(5)
Growing Your Own Potatoes	11	(1)
Preparation Techniques	12	(5)
Cooking Techniques	17	(9)
Buying and Storing	26	(2)
Equipment	28	(6)
Potatoes of the World	34	(38)
The Recipes	72	(2)
New Potatoes	74	(18)
Main Crop Potatoes	92	(24)
Sweet Potatoes	116	(11)
Index	127