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"Root vegetables (with the exception of potatoes and carrots) are some of the most overlooked and under appreciated food stuffs around. But these nutritional storehouses are hidden treasures worthy of your notice. Not only are they available in winter when other vegetables are hard to find, they are also very inexpensive. Experiment with turnips, rutabagas,..."

Ingredients: fresh herbs, garlic, olive oil...

"This classic French potato gratin dish is world famous, and rightly so! I am quite happy to have this as a main meal, with just some crusty bread and a large mixed salad on the side. I have heard that this famous dish was created as a way of encouraging the "Dauphin" (the young prince destined to become King Henri II), to eat up his vegetables,..."

Ingredients: double cream, fresh ground black pepper...

"In the recipe for "Potatoes Anna", I have always been unsure who "Anna" was. I now have the answer.......Browsing through Julia Child's Mastering the Art of French Cooking, Vol. 2; I found this historical note about Pommes Anna: "It was created during the era of Napoleon III and named, as were many culinary triumphs in..."

Ingredients: fresh ground black pepper, potatoes...

"There can be nothing more comforting then a pile of golden, crispy, crunchy roast potatoes! Roasties, as we call them in Great Britain, are traditionally served with Sunday Lunch - but, DON'T wait until Sunday to serve them, they are great with just about everything! I remember going to our local pub in North Yorkshire, and if the visiting darts..."

Ingredients: duck fat, plain flour...

"We in PA love our pierogi's; and here is an easy, tasty casserole that substitutes the real deal. Most commonly served as a main dish, but can be served as a side."

Ingredients: noodles, instant mashed potatoes...

"This recipe has become a regular for me. It can also be divided to make 2 slightly smaller casseroles. I love to mix it up and pop half in a disposable pan and freeze. This way, it is easy to take to friends in need, like after a birth or a death in the family."

Ingredients: mushrooms, sour cream...

"These are sooooo YUMMY! They are great with eggs and other breakfast items, but they can definitely STAND ALONE! They work for lunch or a dinner side dish, too :)"

Ingredients: fresh parsley, gruyere cheese...

"This makes breakfast easy: it's all in one pan! Well, a few biscuits might be nice, too.."

Ingredients: frozen hash brown potatoes, eggs...

"The combo of sweet and new potatoes are delightful in a cream sauce with Parmesan."

Ingredients: small red potatoes, garlic...

"There's never enough to go around."

Ingredients: pepper, garlic powder...

"This is such a wonderful and traditional English recipe for Hallowe'en - All Hallow's Eve! It was a dish traditionally served to unmarried guests with a ring hidden inside. Whoever found the ring would be the next one to be married! This delicious mashed potato has nine ingredients in it - hence its name. Serve it as a supper dish by itself,..."

Ingredients: leeks, potatoes, salt...

"This was one that came from a work pitch-in. It is really easy, and great on a cold day. I sometimes add chopped ham and use it as a main dish. (I'm guessing on the servings.)"

Ingredients: cream of chicken soup, sour cream...

"From Eating Well magazine March/April 2007.
This is a simple dinner. All you need to add is a vegetable and dinner is on the table in under a half hour. This would also work well for a nice and easy brunch."

Ingredients: frozen hash brown potatoes, low-fat cheese...

"A quick German favorite from leftover potatoes. The tricks to sucess are cold potatoes, a good non-stick pan and PATIENCE. - Make it a main dish by using onion and bacon or a side with potatoes only. Good with fried meat. Best use firm potatoes, others might cook to mush."

Ingredients: oil, onions, parsley...