Happy National Potato Day! - from Vikalinka


Happy National Potato Day!

Hello Reader

As far as under-appreciated holidays go, this is a big one!

It’s National Potato Day, which seems like the perfect excuse to enjoy our fav potato recipes or perhaps to try something new!

This year I plan to celebrate than with some seriously comforting, crave-worthy recipes starring everyone’s favourite root veg.

From crispy roasties to creamy mash to golden fries—these are the potato dishes I come back to again and again. They’re simple, satisfying, and just the thing to make any meal feel a little more special.

Looking for even more? You'll find lots more potato recipes in our collection of SIDE DISHES!

👉 Potato and Sausage Chowder - Swap out the traditional seafood for sausage and sink into a steaming bowl of hot creamy potato chowder.

👉 Perfect Roast Potatoes - Golden and crunchy-shelled on the outside, light and cloud-like on the inside, these oven-roasted potatoes are pure gold medallists.

👉 Baked Potato Toppings - Give your basic baked potato a gourmet upgrade with one of these three baked potato toppings. There’s a smoky one, a spicy one and a classic to choose from, and they take just minutes to adorn your spud with.

👉 Herb and Garlic Mashed Potatoes - Creamy and buttery mashed potatoes are only made better by a handful of fresh herbs and some roasted garlic.

👉 Parmesan Truffle Fries - Just when you thought you couldn’t crave fries any harder, along come Parmesan Truffle Fries. All the familiar golden crunch of a regular fry with a super chic upgrade.

👉 Irish Potato Farls - Gotta trust the Irish when it comes to potatoes! This budget-friendly comfort food can be served at any time of the day.

👉 Mashed Potato Casserole with Mushrooms and Caramelised Onions - A comfort food casserole loaded with caramelised onions, mushrooms and topped with fried sage leaves.

👉 Dill Potato Salad - End with a classic! This dill potato salad is made even tastier with the addition of greens onion, dill pickles and lots of refreshing herbs and microgreens!

Wishing you a flavourful week ahead!

Love,
Julia x

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I am Julia Frey, a London based recipe developer and photographer, and Vikalinka is my space to share my food with the world. Subscribe to my weekly newsletter to get tried-and-true recipes delivered to your inbox!

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