Potato salad gets a makeover with pea shoots, radishes, sugar snap peas and asparagus in this summery recipe. The vegetables are tossed in a creamy dressing which has a lovely kick of horseradish. If you want to make it even more filling, add a can of rinsed cannellini beans too.

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Swap average fries for sweet, sticky potato wedges roasted in rosemary, garlic, olive oil and Marsala fortified wine. Served with a homemade spicy tomato sauce, you won't be able to stop snacking on these. The wedges also make a great barbecue side.

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Potato salad is always a favourite side dish, but you could serve this hearty recipe as a main, perhaps with some crunchy green beans or a tomato salad. The irresistible dressing is made with a soft, creamy garlic and herb cheese to add a new twist to an old classic.

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When it comes to nutrients, orange-fleshed sweet potatoes are powerhouses – they’re high in fibre, vitamin C, potassium and magnesium to name a few – and they’re just as versatile as their cream-coloured counterparts. What’s more, they take well to patties. In this warm-weather recipe, roasted sweet potatoes are puréed with black beans, breadcrumbs and spices to make the most moreish of sweet potato veggie burgers.

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Waxy, mellow potatoes, like Jersey Royals, are the stars of the show in this delicious dish, while the salty and sharp pickled samphire and citrusy sorrel enliven things further. When making this dish, be sure to wait for the spuds to cool fully before combining with the sorrel leaves so they maintain flavour and the bright green colour.

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A summer barbecue classic, the taste of the Deep South and pit-barbecue country is captured in these spicy wedges. The Cajun spicing goes perfectly with both white or sweet potatoes. Cut into wedges or chips (don't bother peeling them), toss in oil then add plenty of spice. For ease, you could even buy a ready-made mix from the supermarket.

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A different take on potato and cheese pie, this savoury slice is made with shop-bought puff pastry, so there's very little effort involved. It's great served with buttery green vegetables such as green beans or kale and makes for an excellent addition to a picnic spread.

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This mouthwatering recipe reinterprets the crowd-pleasing Italian bread by giving it an Irish spin. To make the perfect potato and rosemary soda focaccia at home, the keys to success lie in precise measurements, minimal handling of the soda dough (kneading it will make it tough) and of course, generous glugs of olive oil.

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An easy Spanish-style tortilla is a great way to pack five vegetables into one dish. You can use frozen vegetables too, which makes it a simple midweek meal or pack it for a weekend picnic. Add grated cheese to the egg mixture for extra flavour and a crisp, green salad on the side.

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Fish and chips are a match made in heaven, especially when eaten by the sea. For a tasty update, give yours an Indian-inspired makeover. The fish is battered in a chilli and gram flour mix, making it gluten-free, while for the fries, Maris Piper potatoes are sprinkled with ground turmeric and salt for a flavoursome bite. A side of piquant chutney, in place of the typical tartar sauce, seals the deal.

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Imagine all those flavours we love in a classic Niçoise salad – new potatoes, anchovies, olives, eggs and green beans. Mix them together, add a punchy dressing, top with cheese and bake until bubbling. This hearty and warming riff on a classic salad is ready in less than an hour and is great for a family mid-week meal.

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While this recipe cooks in the oven, you'll have plenty of time to dress the table, prep coffee or tea and serve some toast for a lazy weekend breakfast. The roast potatoes, flavoured with the oil from the chorizo, will also work as a lunch or dinner meal – just add a green salad or some steamed green beans and you're good.

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A recipe full of exciting Indonesian flavours, this warm potato salad is known as gado gado. A combination of potatoes, green beans, beansprouts and peanut-coconut dressing, this one-tray dish will brighten up any meal. You could jazz things up with a jammy boiled egg, fried tofu, shredded Chinese leaf cabbage or some prawn crackers on the side.

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The warmer months all about cooking with new potatoes and pairing them with fresh zingy flavours. The crème fraîche dip accompaniment to these roasted new potatoes with mint and watercress is a winner, and the potatoes are so moreish you'll want to go back for seconds.

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A guaranteed crowd-pleaser, this spiced chicken traybake recipe draws on aromatic Indian flavours. Roasting the marinated chicken with the vegetables means that all the delicious roasting juices are absorbed rather than discarded. It's fantastic served with a dollop of natural yogurt and some sliced chilli.

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Potato dishes don’t necessarily have to be heavy as demonstrated in this zingy and refreshing salad. Spiralised sweet potato forms the noodles in the dish, while the punchy flavours of sesame, ginger, chilli, coriander and spring onions add an Asian-inspired twist.

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Perfect for brunch, lunch or dinner, this dish is a winner every time. Our recipe for sweet potato rösti is served with guacamole and poached eggs. Best of all, you can prepare the rösti ahead of time then reheat them in a hot oven to serve.

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Essentially a chicken dinner in one tray, this recipe is full of zingy Mediterranean flavours. It says to pre-cook the potatoes in the microwave, however, you can just cook them in the oven on their own before the rest of the ingredients go in. Finished off with slightly spicy and oily chorizo, salty olives and tomatoes bursting with flavours, a handful of chopped herbs will complement the dish perfectly.

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Potato wedges come in all varieties: chunky, petite, crispy, spiced – but these miso-tamarind roasted wedges are unlike anything you've had before. Miso and tamarind combine to give the potatoes a wonderfully piquant glaze that, when served with a side of garlic mayo, oozes perfection. Serve with a garden salad, or just get stuck in.

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Let the aromas of cinnamon, garlic, cumin and ginger fill your home – and bellies – thanks to this delectable recipe for Moroccan sweet potatoes. The sweet potatoes are baked for 45-60 minutes, until tender to the fork, then loaded with cooked lentils, a whole medley of spices, and a tasty tahini dressing.

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One of the best things about potatoes is their simplicity: they require minimal cooking effort for maximum flavour return. And nowhere is this more apparent than in a delicious potato and chicken curry. Here, Maris Piper potato chunks are key – on top of adding some wonderful texture, they soak up the fragrant flavours of red curry paste, lime and coriander. What’s more, this dish only requires one pan and can be rustled up in less than an hour.

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Gnocchi are little melt-in-the-mouth dumplings of potato joy and they’re surprisingly straightforward to make at home too. To make this tomato and basil gnocchi bake, tomato sauce and mozzarella are added to the gnocchi and then grilled for tangy, cheesy potato perfection.

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This warm baked sweet potato salad will steal the show with its bold flavours. Tamari (similar to soy sauce), lime juice and chillies make it citrusy, salty and spicy. Roasted peanuts add crunch and a handful of coriander and mint keep it fresh in a dish that's great year-round.

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Crisp on the outside, fluffy on the inside: roasties are potato perfection, especially when slathered in gravy and served with a hunk of meat. But cooking the perfect roasties can prove difficult. Hint: for foolproof results, use a floury variety of potato, such as King Edward, and cover liberally in goose fat before cooking.

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You can never go wrong with buttery, creamy, golden potato gratin similar in its spirit to dauphinoise potatoes. Break through the crisp top to reveal the soft, comforting grated potato below. There'll be second helpings all round.

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This is sheer goodness in a bowl: a warming stew packed with hearty potatoes, other nourishing vegetables and fresh herbs. It's a vegan recipe too, with no tricky or hard-to-find ingredients, and it's on the table in less than an hour. Serve with crusty, wholemeal bread. 

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It's a universal truth that a baked potato is one of the most comforting foods in the world, and its appeal comes down to its addictively crisp outside and soft and fluffy inside. Take your baked potatoes to the next level by adding a Mexican-inspired twist in the form of cheese, jalapeños and sour cream.

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Nothing screams comfort more than creamy mashed potato and crispy spud skins. Simple, delicious and filling, you can easily adapt the flavours to use up whatever other ingredients you have lurking in your fridge. A brilliant one-tray dish, it's perfect as part of a meal or just a snack on warm summer evenings.

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Hasselback baked potatoes are a Swedish classic and relatively hassle-free in spite of their impressive looks. Simply cut a series of small vertical slits three-quarters of the way through small-medium sized potatoes, then rub with oil or softened butter and salt. They're great as a side just on their own or you could sprinkle over some feta and drizzle a spicy peri peri dressing.

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