7 ways to enjoy potatoes

Whether they’re picked up at a local farmers market or harvested from your own vegetable patch, spuds can be cooked in a variety of ways. Here are seven potato dishes to try this fall, or anytime you have extra spuds on hand.

1. Creamy mashed potatoes with roasted garlic and cheese

2. Old-fashioned potato salad, ideal for a fall picnic

3. Baked or barbecued potatoes with sour cream and green onions

4. Homestyle potato chips seasoned to your liking

5. Hearty potato chowder with corn or seafood

6. Crispy fries or potato wedges with Cajun seasoning

7. Potato cake, candy, or crêpes for dessert

For even more variation in taste and texture, explore different types of potato such as Yukon gold, chieftain, and Adirondack blue. You can even experiment with sweet potatoes and yams.