Passion for Potatoes

This enticing book not only leaves no aspect of cooking with potatoes untouched, but also leaves no part of the world and no part of dining untouched. From vegetarian breakfasts, to Cuban desserts, you will be amazed at what culinary treats can be made using the humble potato. Paul teaches you the differences between each variety of potato, the importance of storing them correctly and essential kitchen equipment. He then takes you on a culinary journey, starting from Soup, Starters and Salads, moving to Mash, Gnocchi and Dumplings, Gratins, Bakes and Roasts, Sauts, Fritters, Potato Cakes and Chips, ending with Breads, Pancakes and Pies, Main Courses and A Few Sweet Ideas. With delicious recipes such as Sweet Potato Laksa, Mashed Potatoes with Mascarpone and Tomatoes, and the more unusual Roast Tikka Masala Potatoes, Potato, Mozzarella and Salami Pie and the sublimely creative Espresso and Sweet Potato Tart, you will never run out of ideas for potatoes!

Paul Gayler does not just explore potatoes as side dishes and main courses, but also soups, breakfasts and desserts, with 150 recipes based on cooking methods from around the world.

Library Journal

Here is another immensely appealing book from the author of A Passion for Vegetables, among other titles. Gayler, a well-known London chef, has a talent for devising imaginative, delicious, and generally uncomplicated recipes. Focusing on one vegetable this time, he's come up with a diverse collection of dishes ranging from Grilled Potato and Fennel Ni oise to Saut ed Potatoes with Crisp Artichokes and Wilted Arugula to Potato, Zucchini, and Shrimp Spiedini with Mustard-Smoked Paprika Mayo. Color photographs accompany many of the recipes, which are inspired by cuisines from around the world. A good companion to Roy Finamore's excellent One Potato, Two Potato. Copyright 2002 Cahners Business Information.