Tip of The Month: February

To keep hashbrowns or small cubed potatoes from burning when frying, soak them in cool water first, 15 minutes, or even overnight.
  - Kathi H, Myrtle Beach, SC

To keep hashbrowns or small cubed potatoes from burning when frying, soak them in cool water first, 15 minutes, or even overnight.

To keep hashbrowns or small cubed potatoes from burning when frying, soak them in cool water first, 15 minutes, or even overnight.
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Wash and cut up fresh berries, and you know your hands are going to end up being the same color as the berries. Berry stains on your skin are tough to remove. Soap and water just doesn't cut it. But if you rub the stains with a peeled, raw Idaho... More »

Wash and cut up fresh berries, and you know your hands are going to end up being the same color as the berries. Berry stains on your skin are tough to remove. Soap and water just doesn't cut it. But if you rub the stains with a peeled, raw Idaho Potato, they should come right off! Finish by rinsing the juice and the berry stains off your hands with plenty of tap water.
 
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As a fifth grade teacher, I give my students potatoes to cut into "rubber stamps". My students cut pumpkin shapes for Halloween. The kids cut stars, angels, trees, etc. for the holidays. Hearts at Valentines day are a hit. Using the potato stamp... More »

As a fifth grade teacher, I give my students potatoes to cut into "rubber stamps". My students cut pumpkin shapes for Halloween. The kids cut stars, angels, trees, etc. for the holidays. Hearts at Valentines day are a hit. Using the potato stamp shapes and appropriate paints and inks, the kids make cards, decorate t-shirts, print wrapping paper. I've had parents do this at home as well! Thank goodness for the affordability of the potato! Contrary to popular belief, we teachers have small budgets for supplies!
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I use a potato to help flower arrangements maintain their position. Cut the bottom off a potato so it is stable. Using a knife or skewers, cut holes in the potato. Place the stems of the flowers into these holes The holes will be used to keep the stems of the flowers neat and orderly!

I use a potato to help flower arrangements maintain their position. Cut the bottom off a potato so it is stable. Using a knife or skewers, cut holes in the potato. Place the stems of the flowers into these holes The holes will be used to keep the stems of the flowers neat and orderly!
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It's easy to create fun, affordable preschool art supplies with potatoes! Just cut the potato in half and carve out a simple shape (hearts, stars, and animal silhouettes work perfectly). Then, use them for stamps. Dip them in washable paint and... More »

It's easy to create fun, affordable preschool art supplies with potatoes! Just cut the potato in half and carve out a simple shape (hearts, stars, and animal silhouettes work perfectly). Then, use them for stamps. Dip them in washable paint and "stamp" them onto construction paper. These can even be used to decorate children's walls--there's no limit to the creativity that can come from a simple potato!
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Easy Mashed Potatoes Add cubed potatoes to pot of COLD salted water and boil until fork tender. Add your favorite jar Alfredo Sauce to preferred consistency. Salt and pepper to taste. ENJOY ---- YUM!!!!!

Easy Mashed Potatoes Add cubed potatoes to pot of COLD salted water and boil until fork tender. Add your favorite jar Alfredo Sauce to preferred consistency. Salt and pepper to taste. ENJOY ---- YUM!!!!!
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If you soup or stew is too salty simply add a potato and continue to cook for about a half an hour. Remove the potato before serving and it will have absorbed some of the extra salt from your dish!

If you soup or stew is too salty simply add a potato and continue to cook for about a half an hour. Remove the potato before serving and it will have absorbed some of the extra salt from your dish!
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I buy a 5lb bag of Idaho potatoes for my family of four, I bake all of them at once and we have baked potato the first night, then I either have pan fried baked potato rounds for breakfast with the leftovers, or I cut the leftovers lenghtwise, scoop... More »

I buy a 5lb bag of Idaho potatoes for my family of four, I bake all of them at once and we have baked potato the first night, then I either have pan fried baked potato rounds for breakfast with the leftovers, or I cut the leftovers lenghtwise, scoop out the potato, saving the skins and have baked mashed potato with butter & sour cream (microwave) for dinner, then the next day I will bake the skins with butter and cheddar cheese. Since they are cooked and ready to go it makes dinnertime easy, also saves time, and my family loves them. Americans love to eat potatoes everyday and this is great way to have them available on a whem.
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Caesar Salad Potato Wedges Preheat oven to 400 degrees and foil line a baking sheet. Spray the foil with cooking spray. Wash and dry 3-4 potatoes and slice into 6 wedges each. Place wedges on foil skin side down. Baste the wedges with creamy... More »

Caesar Salad Potato Wedges Preheat oven to 400 degrees and foil line a baking sheet. Spray the foil with cooking spray. Wash and dry 3-4 potatoes and slice into 6 wedges each. Place wedges on foil skin side down. Baste the wedges with creamy Caesar dressing and sprinkle with grated parmesan cheese and freshly ground black pepper. Bake 45 minutes or until golden. Serves 4
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When I’m boiling peeled and cubed potatoes for my potato salad, I season the water with a pinch of kosher salt to bring out the potato’s delightful flavor.

When I’m boiling peeled and cubed potatoes for my potato salad, I season the water with a pinch of kosher salt to bring out the potato’s delightful flavor.
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I used leftover mashed potatoes to make fast-and-easy baked samosas. Just mix the leftover mashers with some thawed, frozen peas and curry powder, to taste. Thin with a little milk to get a creamy texture. Use full squares of refrigerated crescent... More »

I used leftover mashed potatoes to make fast-and-easy baked samosas. Just mix the leftover mashers with some thawed, frozen peas and curry powder, to taste. Thin with a little milk to get a creamy texture. Use full squares of refrigerated crescent rolls (press out the preforation down the center of each square), fill with the Idaho potato mixture, fold into triangles and seal the edges. Bake until golden and serve with your favorite chutney. Really easy, really delicious.
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With left over mashed potatoes at Thanksgiving (or any time), try this great "day after" breakfast tip: 2 c. mashed potatoes (hot) 2 c. sugar 3 eggs 2 T. melted butter 1 c. milk 5 c. flour 5 t. baking powder 1 t nutmeg 1 t. vanilla pinch... More »

With left over mashed potatoes at Thanksgiving (or any time), try this great "day after" breakfast tip: 2 c. mashed potatoes (hot) 2 c. sugar 3 eggs 2 T. melted butter 1 c. milk 5 c. flour 5 t. baking powder 1 t nutmeg 1 t. vanilla pinch of salt To mashed potatoes add milk, sugar, eggs and butter and set aside. Sift flour and add baking powder, nutmeg vanilla and salt. Gradually add liquid mixture to dry ingredients. Roll out on floured board--roll out and fry in hot vegetable oil. Serve with jam or sprinkle with cinnamon.
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I learned how to make home made ravioli years ago. When I first moved to Idaho I couldn't afford the ricotta cheese, so I decided to try masked potatoes. They turned into an Italian Pirogie I made the noodle dough and rolled and cut circles and... More »

I learned how to make home made ravioli years ago. When I first moved to Idaho I couldn't afford the ricotta cheese, so I decided to try masked potatoes. They turned into an Italian Pirogie I made the noodle dough and rolled and cut circles and set aside. I put some plain mashed potatoes in a bowl with an egg, some parmassan chesse and italian seasonings. Mixed it well. Spooned some in the center of each circle, moistened the edges and folded and sealed. Let set, then dropped in boiling water and cooked like I would any other ravioli. Served it with a good pasta sauce and it was great.
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If you're ever lucky enough to have left over baked potatoes, slice and cube them, the fry them to a golden brown in your favorite oil. They make a great addition to any meal. Especially good with eggs and sausage in the morning!

If you're ever lucky enough to have left over baked potatoes, slice and cube them, the fry them to a golden brown in your favorite oil. They make a great addition to any meal. Especially good with eggs and sausage in the morning!
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I heap salsa on top of my baked potatoes - saves on calories and tastes great.

I heap salsa on top of my baked potatoes - saves on calories and tastes great.
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Grilled Tater tots. Place tater tots in a grill wok with holes in the bottom. Sprinkle on your favorite seasoning salt. Watch your tots, remember to shake your wok every few moments to equally cook the tots on all sides. When they are browned nicely, remove and enjoy.

Grilled Tater tots. Place tater tots in a grill wok with holes in the bottom. Sprinkle on your favorite seasoning salt. Watch your tots, remember to shake your wok every few moments to equally cook the tots on all sides. When they are browned nicely, remove and enjoy.
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When you have limp celery don't throw it away just putit in some cold water and take an Idaho potato and cut it into quarters and place it in the water and the next day you will have healthy, stiff, revived celery.

When you have limp celery don't throw it away just putit in some cold water and take an Idaho potato and cut it into quarters and place it in the water and the next day you will have healthy, stiff, revived celery.
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Gently mix 2 pounds of parsleyed potatoes with 1 teaspoon of lemon zest, 3 tablespoons chopped chives, and salt and pepper to taste. The juice of 1 lemon can also be added for a more intense lemon flavor.

Gently mix 2 pounds of parsleyed potatoes with 1 teaspoon of lemon zest, 3 tablespoons chopped chives, and salt and pepper to taste. The juice of 1 lemon can also be added for a more intense lemon flavor.
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I like to take a flavor injector filled with BBQ sauce and melted cheese and inject away!! Then bake it just as you would a baked potato. AMAZING!!! AND EASY!!!

I like to take a flavor injector filled with BBQ sauce and melted cheese and inject away!! Then bake it just as you would a baked potato. AMAZING!!! AND EASY!!!
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