Potatoes in the press

February

Eat This, Not That: 10 Best Foods To Increase Your Physical Fitness as You Age

Potatoes often get a bad rap as an unhealthy food high in carbs, reports USA Today. However, potatoes are a nutrient-dense source of complex carbs (18 grams per 100 grams of potato) that are ideal for fueling physical activity. In addition, a 2022 study published in Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise found that eating more potatoes can enhance muscle protein synthesis and promote recovery from exercise.

Washington Post: 6 baked potato recipes to do more with roasted russets

While you can bake any type of potato, the dishes I’ve decided to share here star the classic russet. There are recipes for side dishes, full meals and a couple interpretations of the iconic roasted spud.

Tasting Table: How Geoffrey Zakarian Gets Perfectly Crisp Potatoes Every Time – Exclusive

On his Instagram, Chef Geoffrey Zakarian has stated, “Every great dish needs an even better side dish.” For him, that means potatoes — and we can’t blame him. Between being delicious, filling, versatile, and nearly universally loved, potatoes are practically the perfect food.

Camile Styles: You Asked, We Delivered—Dig Into Our Best Potato Recipes of All Time

I’ve found that many of the best potato recipes incorporate bold flavors and complementary textures that do the simple spud justice. Whether it’s served as a snack, side, or main course, it’s unlikely I’ll ever say no to a potato dish. Baked to crispy perfection or piled with tasty toppings, this versatile ingredient is hard to pass up when creating your weekly menu.

Tasting Table: Upgrade Your Bowl Of Potato Chips With A Cacio E Pepe Twist

If you’re throwing or attending a party or BBQ, then you might be considering upping your snack game. While a bowl of chips at a party is generally going to be enjoyed by someone throughout the duration of the event, that bowl of chips becomes exponentially more exciting when it’s topped with something tasty.

Tasting Table: The Simple Way To Use Up A Leftover Baked Potato For Breakfast

Whether you were enjoying the spud as a side to a juicy steak or loaded up to the max as a meal by itself, don’t feel like the only option is scraping what’s left into the garbage can. While a reheated leftover baked potato may sound less than appealing, there is another way to enjoy that tuber a second time.