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Summer is here, and with it comes even more ways to enjoy potatoes. This media coverage from June has some great tips for making the most of spuds’ versatility, flavor, and nutritional benefits.
Allrecipes: Meet Syracuse Salt Potatoes: The 1800s Side Dish Invented by Miners
You don’t have to be a miner to enjoy these salty spuds, which are a regional specialty of Syracuse, New York — also known as “Salt City.” Invented by local salt workers in the 1800s who boiled small potatoes in brine, these spuds are easy to make and are still a staple of Central New York fairs, barbecues, and clambakes.
GoodRx: 11 Foods With Copper, and Why This Nutrient Matters
Copper is a mineral found in potatoes and other foods that can help support energy production, healthy nerves, immune function, and red blood cell production. The article notes that a medium-sized skin-on potato can provide about 24% daily value of copper, along with potassium and vitamin C.
EatingWell: 11 Easy Summer Veggie Sides to Help Lower Blood Pressure
The article notes that potassium, which is found in potatoes, can help keep high blood pressure in check. With recommendations like salt-and-vinegar melting potatoes, mayo-free potato salad, and lemon-parmesan crispy smashed potatoes, there are plenty of delicious ways to get this key nutrient from potatoes.
Verywell Health: Potatoes vs. Rice: Which Carb Option Keeps You Full Longer?
The article notes that while both potatoes and rice can be part of a healthy diet, potatoes are generally more nutrient-dense and contain more fiber, resistant starch, and water than either brown or white rice, leading to increased satiety.
The Takeout: Why Guy Fieri’s German Potato Salad Has Way More Flavor Than Yours
We would expect no less from the mayor of Flavortown, USA. Fieri’s twist on German potato salad (which is typically served warm rather than chilled) involves cooking the potatoes in leftover bacon fat. He also tops them with Dijon mustard and capers while they’re still cooking in the skillet.
The Pioneer Woman: Greek Lemon Potatoes
The secret to these bright, summery potatoes is in the sauce. Cut into wedges, they are roasted in a lemony, herby broth, resulting in a texture that is pillowy on the inside and crispy on the outside.
Chowhound: The Bold Seasoning Blend Your Fries Have Been Missing
Calling fries “already the perfect side dish,” this article recommends peri peri seasoning — a mix of smoky, spicy, and citrusy flavors originating from Portuguese and African cuisines — to take your homemade fries to the next level.
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