Potatoes: Potato Basics
The potato is a perennial plant that is cultivated as an annual. The aerial (above-ground) portion of the plant consists of stems that can sometimes grow to a height of three feet and that bear ob ... Tags: Marfona potato Desiree potato early potato All Blue potato potato basics potatoes types of potatoes history of potato www.quamut.com/quamut/potatoes/page/potato_basics.html
Potatoes: Nutritional Information: Potatoes
Nutrient Raw Baked Boiled Deep-Fried Chips Protein 2.1 g 2.3 g 1.9 g 4.0 g 6.6 g Fat 0.1 g 0.1 g 0.1 g 10.6 g 35.4 g Carbs 18 g 25.2 g 20.1 g 39.6 g 48.5 g Fiber 1.5 g 2.3 g 1.5 g 0 g 3.8 g Calori ... Tags: potatoes potato and vitamin C potato's medicinal properties potatoes' nutritional information www.quamut.com/quamut/potatoes/page/nutritional_information_potatoes.html
Potatoes: How to Buy Potatoes
Keep in mind these important guidelines when selecting potatoes to buy: Look for: Potatoes that feel firm and have a consistently colored skin. Avoid: Potatoes that show signs of sprouting or that ... Tags: potatoes buying potatoes how to buy potatoes www.quamut.com/quamut/potatoes/page/how_to_buy_potatoes.html
Potatoes: How to Store Potatoes
Once picked, potatoes are stored for a period of 4–15 weeks, depending on the variety. They then enter a period of dormancy, after which they begin to sprout. When you buy potatoes, they ... Tags: potatoes how to store potatoes storing potatoes potatoes with green patches www.quamut.com/quamut/potatoes/page/how_to_store_potatoes.html
Potatoes: How to Cook Potatoes
In addition to being the ideal accompaniment to almost all meats, poultry, and fish, potatoes are also the featured ingredient in a number of tasty dishes, including aligot, goulash, Swiss rö ... Tags: potatoes cooking potatoes how to cook potatoes www.quamut.com/quamut/potatoes/page/how_to_cook_potatoes.html
Potatoes: How to Prepare Potatoes
Potatoes need to be prepared before they can be cooked. Check for greenness: Dispose of any potato that’s more than half green, as it will be bitter and inedible. If your potatoes have just ... Tags: preparing potatoes how to prepare potatoes potatoes www.quamut.com/quamut/potatoes/page/how_to_prepare_potatoes.html
Potatoes: How to Boil Potatoes
Boiled potatoes should be cooked whole with their skin in a small quantity of salted water. You should use just enough water to submerge the potatoes. Boil: Bring a pot of salted water to a rollin ... Tags: boiling potatoes how to boil potatoes potatoes www.quamut.com/quamut/potatoes/page/how_to_boil_potatoes.html
Potatoes: How to Bake Potatoes
Baking potatoes in the oven is easy. Poke some holes: Pierce the skin of the potatoes several times with a fork to allow the steam to escape while cooking and to prevent the skins from splitting. ... Tags: potatoes how to bake potatoes baked potatoes microwave-baked potatoes www.quamut.com/quamut/potatoes/page/how_to_bake_potatoes.html
Potatoes: How to Make Double-Fried Potatoes
To make fried potatoes extra crispy, try double-frying them. Fry the potatoes: Cook the potatoes first for 5–6 minutes in moderately hot oil (300–320°F), and remove them before ... Tags: double-fried potatoes how to make double-fried potatoes making double-fried potatoes potatoes www.quamut.com/quamut/potatoes/page/how_to_make_doublefried_potatoes.html
Potatoes: How to Make Oven-Fried Potatoes
For a less fatty alternative to deep-frying , potatoes can also be fried in the oven: Preheat: Set the oven to 450°F. Put the potatoes in oil: Place peeled or unpeeled potatoes on a baking sh ... Tags: oven-fried potatoes making oven-fried potatoes how to make oven-fried potatoes potatoes www.quamut.com/quamut/potatoes/page/how_to_make_ovenfried_potatoes.html
Potatoes: How to Make Mashed Potatoes
Mashed potatoes are cooked potatoes that you mash (grind up) by using one of a variety of methods, as explained below. The following recipe makes 1 pound of mashed potatoes, which can serve 2 ... Tags: mashed potatoes recipe mashed potatoes how to make mashed potatoes making mashed potatoes potatoes www.quamut.com/quamut/potatoes/page/how_to_make_mashed_potatoes.html
Potatoes: How to Make Potatoes au Gratin
Potatoes au gratin, one of the most popular potato-based dishes, consists of layers of potatoes baked with garlic, butter, and cream. This recipe serves 4 adults. Ingredients 2 lb potatoes 1 clove ... Tags: potatoes au gratin recipe potatoes potatoes au gratin making potatoes au gratin how to make potatoes au gratin www.quamut.com/quamut/potatoes/page/how_to_make_potatoes_au_gratin.html Copyright © 2008 Barnes & Noble, Inc. |