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I Need A Recipe For A Potato Salad That Does Not Require Refrigeration

I have been invited to a barbecue and would like to make potato salad for the event. I need a recipe for a potato salad that does not require refrigeration. Do you know of one? No mayonnaise of course.
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Double Stuffed Potatoes Or Suggestions For A Twice Baked Idaho® Potato Boat

I was watching Mr. Food re-runs and noticed he called the twice baked potatoes “Double Stuffed”. Do you have a copy of the video for the recipe he did? Any other suggestions for a stuffed Idaho® potato recipe to share with a home cook?
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Twice Baked Potatoes Are Gooey

I have done twice baked many times and never had them come out like this… where they are gooey when mixed with milk and butter. Any cure?
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Serving Breakfast All Day Long

Dear Dr. Potato, my customers want favorite breakfast items on the menu all day long. Can you suggest breakfast dishes that satisfy 24/7?
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Perfect Idaho® Potato Poutine

What makes a good potato for a Poutine? Can the original recipe be modified with different ingredients?
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Targeting Price Conscious Diners With Idaho® Potatoes

I think I need to get with the program and offer some value priced menu items to capture price conscious diners. Any suggestions?
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Dr. Potato tips for mashed potatoes gone wild

I see you work with several food bloggers on creative ways to fix Idaho potatoes. Any suggestions on their best mashed potato recipes?
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Holiday Idaho® Potato Stuffing Recipe

My family is not that keen on cornbread stuffing for the turkey, and I can’t find the recipe that the Idaho Potato Commission, posted once about using potatoes for stuffing. Any thoughts?
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Lumpy Or Whipped Mashed Potato Recipe

I have read on some of your posts to not over mix my mashed potatoes and to use the Russet Burbank variety, as they can withstand some abuse and not turn gluey.  My boyfriend doesn’t like lumpy mashed potatoes. Is there a recipe I can surprise him with for Thanksgiving?
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No Turkey No Ham Holiday Recipe With Mashed Potatoes

I know Thanksgiving is a popular time to serve Turkey and Christmas hams and are what many people request for Christmas. My husband is a beef and potatoes kind of guy. Got any ideas?
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