Potatoes in the Media – February 2026

February can be cold, but this potato media coverage is serving up cozy recipes and heart-warming information on potatoes’ nutritional benefits.

The Pioneer Woman: How to Make a Potato Chip Charcuterie Board for Valentine’s Day

Valentine’s Day may be over, but it’s never too late for a romantic gesture like a potato chip charcuterie board. The article suggests making chips the “base” of your board and adding some fancy toppings like brie, prosciutto, and “something jammy.”

Simply Recipes: Ina Garten’s Secret to the Best Roasted Potatoes? She Cooks Them Like the British Do

For crispy roasted potatoes with fluffy insides, Ina Garten par-boils them first, then shakes them in the saucepan to rough up their smooth texture before roasting them. The rougher texture produces crispier spuds.

Simply Recipes: The Simple Trick That Makes My Baked Potatoes Extra Cozy

This article suggests smothering your potatoes with chive-seasoned butter before baking for a crispy, seasoned skin.

Tasting Table: Use Up Extra Mashed Potatoes In This Comforting Polish Dish

Pierogi — traditional Polish dumplings made from dough and stuffed with savory or sweet fillings — are a great vehicle for using leftover mashed potatoes.

Simply Recipes: The 1-Ingredient Trick That Makes Potatoes Taste Like a Steakhouse’s

Spoiler: It’s butter. The article suggests tossing your potatoes in melted butter right before serving — just enough to add flavor, but not so much that it saturates the potatoes.

EatingWell: You’ll Never Guess What Alex Guarnaschelli Tops Her Potato Gratin With

Food Network host Alex Guarnaschelli’s adds a layer of frozen tots to her potato gratin for the “perfect mix of homemade and store-bought.”

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