Nutrition today.
Good health tomorrow.®
That Guy
Who Ate
All the Potatoes
Recommends
A Month of
Healthy
Potato Recipes
©2011 Washington State Potato Commission
All rights reserved
Copy, editing and food styling:
The Food Professionals.
Photography: Darren Emmens, Iridio.
Design: Quiet River Studio
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I work for potato-growing farm families in Washington State. They are very proud
of the premium quality potatoes that come from their land – in fact Washington
grows more potatoes per acre than any other place in the world. Sustainability, good
agricultural practices and responsible farming are basics to these farming families, as
is providing your family with tasty and nutritious potatoes.
When it comes to healthy eating, our potatoes provide an amazing array of nutrients,
at very little cost. Just have a look at the nutrition label information on page 2.
But some people still think potatoes aren’t an everyday meal choice. To prove them
wrong, I decided to go on an all-potato diet for 60 days, just to show them that I could
still be healthy while eating nothing but potatoes. Of course I consulted with my
doctor and with a registered dietitian before I started this dietary protest. And when
I completed the 60 days, here’s what we found: I had lost 21 pounds, my cholesterol
went from 214 to 147, my blood glucose dropped 10 points and I felt great.
Now we all recognize that this was an extreme measure, and I don’t want to encourage
anyone else to try this. I do think I proved my point, however. And now we want to get
the message out that healthy potatoes are okay for daily meals.
We’ve created this collection of recipes just to show how potatoes fit in – every day –
for busy families. We hired Chef David Bonom to create healthy potato recipes that
meet the new USDA Dietary Guidelines and match your needs for speed, not too many
ingredients and great flavor. We’ve tasted them all and are delighted with the results.
We know you’ll find more than one recipe in these pages that will be a new favorite
for your family. And we bet that you’ll want to share them with your friends and
neighbors.
We’d love to hear from you – how you like the recipes and how you use potatoes for
every day and special meals. And of course, if you need more information, just e-mail
us at info@potatoes.com.
I proved that potatoes are good and healthy. I think these recipes will make you agree.
Chris Voigt, Executive Director, Washington State Potato Commission
Chris Voigt, that guy who ate all the potatoes
Welcome to Potato Land!
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Nutrition Facts
Serving Size 1 potato (148g/5.3oz)
Amount Per Serving
Calories 110
Calories from Fat 0


% Daily Value*
Total Fat 0g
0%

Saturated Fat 0g
0%

Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 0mg
0%
Sodium 0mg
0%
Potassium 620mg
18%
Total Carbohydrate 26g
9%

Dietary Fiber 2g
8%

Suafars 1g
Protein 3g
Vitamin A 0% •
Vitamin C 45%
Calcium 2% •
Iron 6%
Thiamin 8% •
Riboflavin 2%
Niacin 8%
•
Vitamin B6 10%
Folate 6%
• Phosphorous 6%
Zinc 2 %
•
Magnesium 6%
Copper 4%
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000
calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or
lower depending on your calorie needs
How are potatoes nutritious?
You can whip up these tasty, fun and user-friendly dishes knowing they
meet approved levels and sources of fats, sodium and calories in the
Dietary Guidelines for Americans 2010. Issued by the US Department
of Agriculture and US Department of Health and Human Services, the
Guidelines are reviewed, updated if necessary and published every five
years. With up to 738 mg for a standard portion, potatoes are listed in
the most recent issue as the #1 food source of potassium, one of the key
“shortfall” nutrients identified by the Guidelines Advisory Committee.
With B vitamins, fiber, minerals, as much protein as a half glass of milk
and nearly half the daily requirement of vitamin C, potatoes are the most
complete vegetable in your produce section — and your belly. Just as
important as what potatoes do have is what potatoes don’t have: they have
no fat, no sodium and no cholesterol!
Starchy vegetables, such as potatoes and carrots, have at times been
labeled as “bad” foods, on the “to avoid” list because of their ranking on
the glycemic index. The index is a system dietitians have used that assigns
a number to foods based on their ability to increase blood glucose. But
it doesn’t tell the whole story. To best control blood glucose levels, it’s
equally important to pay attention to the amount of carbohydrates we eat,
their temperature when eaten, the foods ingested at the same time as the
carbs, and the exercise undertaken at the time and on a regular basis.
Some carbohydrates have become known as “Skinny Carbs.” Their real
name is resistant starches. Unlike sugars and starches that are quickly
digested and absorbed into the body as glucose, resistant starches —
those found in breads and cereals, potatoes, bananas, black beans and oats
and other grains — resist digestion and pass through to the large intestine
like dietary fiber. Some research claims that foods containing resistant
starch also shrink fat cells, increase muscle mass, curb cravings and fill you
up faster and longer.
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Chef Bonom has come up with a month-long meal planner of potato and
other healthy food combinations.
• We used a five-day week. You can spread the days and recipes over
week days and weekends, however you wish for family or entertaining.
• Recipes for the menu items in bold type are in this book. The index is
on the last page.
• You will notice that you can often use leftovers (LO) in a second dish
the next day— convenient and thrifty.
• Potato recipes in the planner are either in this book or on the
Washington State Potato Commission website (www.potatoes.com)
where noted. Feel free to try other recipes from the website as well.
• Prepared hash browns and other prepared potatoes in your market
freezer case are handy, attractive and tasty.
• A microwaved baked potato breakfast? With a scrambled egg topping,
why not?!
And by all means, use your imagination to come up with your own favorite
potato recipes!
A month of meal suggestions!
New York-based recipe developer,
food writer and Chef David Bonom
is a regular contributor to Cooking
Light magazine, and his work
appears frequently in many other
magazines, including Better Homes
& Gardens, Health, Weight Watchers
and Prevention. In addition, he has
contributed to over 50 cookbooks and
diet plan books, including a number of
best sellers, such as The Flat Belly Diet
and The Skinny Carbs Diet.
David Bonom
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Healthy Meal Planner
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Picking the Perfect Spud
Washington grows different potato varieties, which can change
from year to year. Most you can find in the supermarket year
round, but some of the specialty varieties are only available
right after fall harvest. Your local produce manager can give
you advice on what the store plans to stock. A good source of
the specialty varieties is a farmers market, but stock there also
depends on location and time of year.
Choose potatoes that are smooth and about the same shape
and size for even cooking. Avoid those with wrinkled skins,
cuts, bruises or green coloring. Fresh potatoes need to be
stored in a cool, dark place rather than the refrigerator or
freezer.
Potato varieties respond differently to various cooking methods,
so use this chart as a guide.
RUSSET
Bake, mash, French
fry, roast
RED
Boil, steam, roast,
sauté, scalloped/
au gratin, soups,
salads
WHITE
Boil, steam, mash,
French fry, roast, au
gratin, soups, salads
YELLOW/GOLD
Mash, steam, bake,
boil, roast, French fry
BLUE/PURPLE
Boil, steam, bake
FINGERLING
Boil, bake, steam
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Jalapeño, Cheddar and Avocado
Stuffed Potatoes
Here’s a South-of-the-Border version of Twice Baked Potatoes, hearty enough
for a main dish for family or for guests.
Makes 8 servings
4
Washington Russet potatoes, about 2 pounds
1/2
cup nonfat milk
8
teaspoons light sour cream
3/4 Hass avocado, peeled and seeded and cut into 1/4-inch cubes
1 cup (4 ounces) shredded reduced-fat cheddar cheese
1
jalapeño pepper, finely chopped
1/4
teaspoon salt
Preheat oven to 400°F.
Scrub potatoes with vegetable brush under cold running water. Prick
potatoes with fork in several places. Place on a baking sheet and bake until
tender, about 1 hour. Cool 5 minutes.
Cut potatoes in half lengthwise. Scoop out potato, leaving a 1/4-inch thick
shell. Arrange shells on baking sheet.
In large bowl, combine potato centers, milk and sour cream and mash.
Fold in the avocado, cheese, jalapeño and salt. Divide mixture evenly
among potato shells. Bake until the cheese has melted and the potatoes
are starting to brown, about 18 to 20 minutes.
Nutritional Analysis per serving: 168 calories, 7 g protein, 24 g
carbohydrates, 5 g fat, 3 g saturated fat (29% of calories from fat), 12 mg
cholesterol, 2 g fiber, 212 mg sodium.
Pick similar sized
potatoes for even
cooking.
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2
tablespoons olive oil, divided
1 1/2 pounds beef top round, cut into 1-inch chunks
1
medium onion chopped
3
ribs celery, cut into 3/4-inch thick slices
3
carrots, peeled and cut into 3/4-inch thick slices
5
garlic cloves, sliced
1
parsnip, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch thick slices
1
(8-ounce) package sliced mushrooms
1/2
teaspoon dried thyme
1
pound Washington small red potatoes
3
cups reduced-sodium beef broth
1
cup red wine
1/4
cup tomato paste
3/4
teaspoon salt
1/4
teaspoon black pepper
In 8-quart sauce pan or pot over medium-high heat, heat 1 1/2 teaspoons
of the oil. Add half the beef and cook, turning occasionally, until browned
on all sides, about 5 minutes. Transfer to a plate. Heat another 1 1/2
teaspoons oil and brown remaining beef cubes. Add to already browned
beef. Add remaining 1 tablespoon oil to pan and stir in the onion, celery,
carrots, garlic, parsnip, mushrooms and thyme. Cook, stirring occasionally,
until vegetables start to soften, about 6 to 7 minutes.
Meanwhile, scrub potatoes with vegetable brush under cold running water.
Cut each into 8 pieces. Add potatoes, beef and any accumulated juices,
broth, wine and tomato paste to the pot. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to
medium-low, cover and simmer until the beef and vegetables are tender,
about 1 hour 35 minutes. Stir in salt and pepper.
Nutritional Analysis per serving: 310 calories, 30 g protein, 26 grams
carbohydrates, 9 g fat, 2 g saturated fat (25% of calories from fat), 50 mg
cholesterol, 4 g fiber, 528 mg sodium.
Beef Stew with
Red Wine
Simmer up this rich stew on the
weekend, and then refrigerate for
a very satisfying supper during
the week. You can easily double
the recipe if you’ve a big pot.
Makes 6 servings
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Black Pepper Buttermilk and
Potato Biscuits
Mashed potatoes in the biscuit dough help keep the calorie count low but the
flavor high. You’ll want to copy this recipe for your “Favorites” file. You can
always skip the pepper, if you prefer, and add 1/2 to 1 teaspoon of dried herb,
such as basil.
Makes 8 biscuits
12
ounces Washington State Russet potatoes
2
tablespoons unsalted butter
2/3
cup low-fat buttermilk
1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
2
teaspoons baking powder
3/4
teaspoon baking soda
3/4
teaspoon salt
1/2
teaspoon coarse ground black pepper
Preheat oven to 425°F. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper or
spray with cooking spray.
Scrub potatoes with vegetable brush under cold running water. Peel. Cut
into 1/2- inch pieces. Place in large saucepan and add cold water to cover.
Over high heat, bring to boiling. Reduce heat to medium. Cover and
simmer until potatoes are tender, about 10 to 12 minutes. Drain well. Turn
drained potatoes into large bowl. Add butter and mash. Stir in buttermilk
until smooth.
While potatoes are cooking, in
medium bowl stir together the
flour, baking powder, baking
soda, salt and pepper. Add
the potato mixture and stir
until just moist. Turn out onto
a lightly floured surface and
gently knead 5 to 6 times or
until dough just begins to
hold together. Pat dough to
3/4-inch thickness. With a
2 3/4-inch biscuit cutter,
cut out 8 biscuits, pressing
together scraps if necessary.
Place biscuits on baking
sheet, about 2 inches apart.
Bake until lightly browned
and puffed, about 12 to 14
minutes.
Nutritional Analysis per
serving: 156 calories, 4 g
protein, 27 g carbohydrates, 3
g fat, 2 g saturated fat, (19%
of calories from fat), 8 mg
cholesterol, 1 g fiber, 481 mg
sodium.
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Black Pepper Potato Biscuit
Breakfast Sandwich
No need to drive through for a fantastic breakfast sandwich. Make this one at
home in minutes, and for lots less calories. You can bake the biscuits for dinner,
then set aside one (or more) for this satisfying breakfast the next day.
Makes 1 serving
1
slice 30% less fat center-cut bacon
1/4
cup egg substitute
2
tablespoons shredded 50% less fat Cheddar cheese
1
Black Pepper Buttermilk and Potato Biscuit, split
1
tomato slice
In small nonstick skillet over medium heat, cook bacon until crisp, 4 to
5 minutes. Drain on paper towel and set aside. Return skillet to heat. In
small bowl, mix egg substitute and cheese. Pour mixture into skillet and
cook, turning once, about 2 minutes.
Place biscuit bottom on a plate. Top with egg, folding in edges to fit the
biscuit. Cut bacon in half and place on top of egg. Top with tomato and
remaining biscuit half.
Nutritional Analysis per serving: 250 calories, 16 g protein, 30 g
carbohydrates, 7 g fat, 5 g saturated fat (27% of calories from fat), 23 mg
cholesterol, 1 g fiber, 827 mg sodium.
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Arrange potatoes in single
layer on the prepared baking
sheet. Bake 20 minutes,
turn potatoes with turner or
spatula. Continue to bake
until golden brown, about 8
to10 minutes longer.
Turn potato sticks into a large
bowl. Add cheese and salt and
toss well to coat potatoes.
Nutritional Analysis per
serving: 183 calories, 5 g
protein, 31 g carbohydrates,
5 g fat,1 g saturated fat (24%
of calories from fat), 5 mg
cholesterol, 2 g fiber, 218 mg
sodium.
Romano Cheesy Oven Fries
Savory fries right from your oven, and for less than 200 calories a serving.
Team with chicken, burgers or fish, or just for a snack. Another time try grated
Parmesan or Asiago cheese in place of Romano.
Makes 4 servings
1 1/2 pounds Washington Russet potatoes
1
tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
2
tablespoons grated Romano cheese
1/4
teaspoon salt
Preheat oven to 450°F. Coat a large baking sheet with cooking spray.
Scrub potatoes with vegetable brush under cold running water. Cut
lengthwise into 1/2-inch wide sticks. In a large bowl, toss the potatoes with
oil to coat sticks.
Washington state
grows premium
russet, red,
yellow/gold, white
and blue/purple
potatoes valued all
over the world.
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1
pound Washington Yukon Gold or white potatoes
4
cups low-sodium chicken broth
1
tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
1
cup chopped onion
4
cloves garlic, minced
8
ounces turkey kielbasa, cut into 1/4-inch thick slices
4
cups chopped fresh kale
1/8
teaspoon salt
1/8
teaspoon black pepper
Scrub potatoes with vegetable brush under cold running water. Peel. Cut
into 1/2-inch cubes. Set aside 1 cup of the potatoes to add later. Place
remaining potatoes in large saucepan and add cold water to cover. Over
high heat, bring to boiling. Reduce heat to medium. Cover and simmer
until potatoes are very tender, about 12 to 15 minutes. Drain potatoes and
return to saucepan. Add broth and mash until smooth. Set aside.
In a large saucepan or pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat, heat the
oil. Add onion, garlic and kielbasa. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the
onions are soft, about 5 to 6 minutes. Stir in the potato/broth mixture and
the remaining 1 cup diced potatoes. Heat to boiling, then, reduce heat to
medium and simmer, uncovered, 10 minutes.
Stir in kale, cover and cook until tender, about 10 to 12 minutes. Stir in salt
and pepper.
Caldo Verde
Soup
This is a super soup! And it’s
a great way to get your family
to eat kale – a very nutritious
but not always popular green.
You can get this full-meal soup
on the table in half an hour,
including cooking time.
Makes 4 servings
Nutritional Analysis per
serving: 276 calories, 15 g
protein, 34 g carbohydrates,
9 g fat, 2 g saturated fat (30%
of calories from fat), 35 mg
cholesterol, 3 g fiber, 685 mg
sodium.
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Meanwhile, in large nonstick
skillet over medium heat,
heat oil. Add onion, bell
pepper and garlic and cook,
stirring often, until softened,
about 5 to 6 minutes. Turn
out of skillet into bowl with
potatoes. Add beef, 1/2
cup of the ketchup, bread
crumbs, egg whites, mustard,
Worcestershire sauce, salt and
pepper and mix well. On the
prepared pan, shape the meat
mixture into a loaf about 10
inches long, 5 inches tall and 5
inches wide. Spread top with
remaining 1/2 cup ketchup.
Bake in the center of the oven
45 to 55 minutes, or until a
thermometer inserted into the
center of the meatloaf registers
175°F. Remove from the oven
and let stand 10 minutes
before slicing.
Nutritional Analysis per
serving: 262 calories, 25 g
protein, 23 g carbohydrates,
9 g fat, 4 g saturated fat (30%
of calories from fat), 66 mg
cholesterol, 2 g fiber, 698 mg
sodium.
Classic Meatloaf
Meat and potatoes all in one dish. Stir up a double batch of this recipe and
freeze one of the loaves for an on-hand easy supper for a busy night. And should
you have any leftovers, meatloaf sandwiches are great to pack for lunches.
Makes 8 servings
12
ounces Washington Russet potatoes
1
teaspoon olive oil
1
cup chopped onion
3/4
cup chopped green bell pepper
3
garlic cloves, minced
2
pounds 93% lean ground beef
1
cup ketchup, divided
1/2
cup Italian seasoned breadcrumbs
2
egg whites
1
tablespoon prepared yellow mustard
1
teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1/2
teaspoon salt
1/4
teaspoon black pepper
Preheat the oven to 400°F. Coat a large baking sheet with sides with
cooking spray.
Scrub potatoes with a vegetable brush under cold running water. Peel. Cut
into 1/2-inch cubes. Place potatoes in a large saucepan with enough cold
water to cover. Over medium-high heat, heat to boiling. Reduce heat,
cover and simmer until tender, 10 to 12 minutes. Drain. Place potatoes in
large bowl and mash coarsely with a fork. Let cool 5 minutes.
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For the dough:
3/4 pound Washington Russet potatoes
6
tablespoons unsalted butter
2/3
cup warm water (100°F-110°F)
1
packet active dry yeast
3/4
cup sugar
3/4
cup raisins
1
egg
1
tablespoon vanilla
1
teaspoon salt
1/4
teaspoon ground nutmeg
3
cups all-purpose flour, divided
For the topping:
2
tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
3/4
cup packed light brown sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
Scrub potatoes with a vegetable brush under cold running water. Peel
and cut into 1-inch pieces. Place in large saucepan and add cold water to
cover. Over high heat, bring to boiling. Reduce heat to medium. Cover
and simmer until potatoes are tender, about 10 to 12 minutes. Drain very
well and turn potatoes into large bowl. Add butter and mash potatoes until
smooth. Let stand about 5 minutes, to cool slightly.
Meanwhile, in small bowl combine water and yeast and let stand 5 minutes
until frothy. Add the yeast mixture, sugar, raisins, egg, vanilla, salt and
nutmeg to the potatoes. Stir until smooth. Add 2 3/4 cups of the flour and
stir until a dough forms. Turn dough out onto lightly floured surface and
knead, adding remaining 1/4 cup flour as needed to form a smooth and
elastic dough. (You may need another 2 tablespoons or so of flour.) Coat a
large bowl with cooking spray. Add dough, turning to coat all sides. Cover
bowl with plastic wrap and let rise in a warm place (85°F) free of drafts,
until doubled in bulk, about 1 1/2 to 2 hours. Punch the dough down.

Coat a 13-inch x 9-inch baking dish with cooking spray. Press dough evenly
into baking dish. Cover with plastic wrap and let rise in warm place for 1
hour.
Preheat oven to 400°F.
Meanwhile, prepare the topping: In small bowl, mix together the softened
butter, brown sugar and cinnamon until the butter is well incorporated.
Sprinkle the mixture evenly over the top of the dough.
Bake in the center of oven 20 to 22 minutes or until well-browned. Let
stand at least 10 minutes before cutting into squares to serve.
Nutritional Analysis per serving: 183 calories, 1 g protein, 31 g
carbohydrates, 6 g fat, 4 g saturated fat (30% of calories from fat), 30 mg
cholesterol, 1 g fiber, 165 mg sodium.
Cinnamon
Breakfast Bread
Russet potatoes make this
special-event bread moist and
flavorful. Try it out for a special
weekend breakfast or brunch.
It’s easy and the results are
rewarding.
Makes 15 servings
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Bacon, Egg and Red Potato Skillet
Great for a weekend breakfast or a satisfying weeknight supper. The recipe is
quick enough to fix that you could do two batches to feed four.
Makes 2 servings
8
ounces Washington red potatoes
4
slices 30% less fat center-cut bacon
1
cup sliced onion
1/2
teaspoon paprika
1/8
teaspoon salt
1/8
teaspoon black pepper
1/2
cup egg substitute
1/4
cup shredded reduced-fat sharp Cheddar cheese

Scrub potatoes with vegetable brush under cold running water. Cut into
thin wedges. Place potatoes in medium saucepan with enough cold water
to cover. Over medium-high heat, heat to boiling. Reduce heat to simmer,
cover and cook until tender, about 8 to10 minutes. Drain.
Chop 2 slices of the bacon. Heat a medium nonstick skillet over medium-
high heat. Add the sliced and chopped bacon and cook until crisp, turning
slices occasionally, about 5 to 6 minutes. Lift out bacon slices to paper
towel and set aside. Add onion to the skillet with the chopped bacon and
cook, stirring occasionally,
until starting to soften, about 2
minutes. Stir in the potatoes,
paprika, salt and pepper.
Cook until potatoes are lightly
browned and tender, about 6
to 7 minutes. Keep warm over
low heat.
Over medium-high heat, heat a
small nonstick skillet. Add egg
substitute, cook 1 minute, flip
over and cook 1 to 2 minutes
longer, until cooked through.
Slide egg onto the potato
mixture in the other skillet.
Place skillet over medium-high
heat. Sprinkle cheese over the
egg, top with the bacon slices.
Cover and cook until the
cheese melts, about 1 minute.
Nutritional Analysis per
serving: 223 calories, 16 g
protein, 25 g carbohydrates,
7 g fat, 4 g saturated fat (28%
of calories from fat), 25 mg
cholesterol, 3 g fiber, 665 mg
sodium.
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4
slices 30% less fat center-cut bacon
1 1/2 cups chopped onion
1/2
cup chopped carrot
1
teaspoon chopped fresh thyme
2
cups frozen corn kernels
3
garlic cloves, minced
2
cups low-sodium chicken broth
12
ounces Washington red potatoes
3/4
cup half-and-half
1
(8.5-ounce) can cream-style corn
1/2
teaspoon salt
1/4
teaspoon black pepper
Chop 2 slices of the bacon. Over medium-high heat, heat a large saucepan
or Dutch oven. Add the sliced and chopped bacon and cook until crisp,
turning slices occasionally, 5 to 6 minutes. Move sliced bacon to paper
towel and set aside. Add onion, carrot and thyme to pan with the chopped
bacon. Cook, stirring occasionally, until vegetables are softened, 6 to 7
minutes. Stir in the corn kernels and garlic. Cook 4 minutes.

Meanwhile, scrub potatoes with vegetable brush under cold running water.
Cut into 1/2-inch cubes. Add potatoes, broth, half-and-half and cream-
style corn to pan with onion mixture. Heat until simmering, then reduce
heat to medium-low. Cover and simmer until the potatoes are tender, 12
to 14 minutes. Stir in salt and pepper. Carefully pour 2 cups of the potato
mixture into blender and puree. Return puree to the pan and stir. Divide
among 4 bowls. Crumble reserved 2 slices of bacon over each bowl.
Nutritional Analysis per serving: 279 calories, 10 g protein, 47 g
carbohydrates, 8 g fat, 4 g saturated fat (25% of calories from fat), 24 mg
cholesterol, 5 g fiber, 670 mg sodium.
Corn and Potato
Chowder
A perfect meal-in-a-bowl for busy
weeknights or special weekends.
Should you have any chowder
left over, save to heat in the
a.m. and then put in a thermal
container to carry for lunch. Just
add some fruit or a salad and
you’ve made a meal.
Makes 4 servings
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Add the reserved chicken
and broth. Bring to boiling
then reduce heat to medium-
low, cover and simmer until
chicken and vegetables are
very tender, about 40 minutes.

Meanwhile, in medium
bowl, combine flour, potato
flakes, baking powder and
1/4 teaspoon of the salt.
Add milk and stir until just
moistened. Drop batter by 16
heaping teaspoons onto the
broth mixture. Cover, return
to a simmer and cook until
dumpling are cooked through,
12 to 14 minutes. Remove
from the heat and stir the
remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt
and pepper into the chicken
mixture. Divide among 4
bowls. Garnish with additional
chopped fresh parsley.

Nutritional Analysis per
serving: 421 calories, 31 g
protein, 47 g carbohydrates,
11 g fat, 3 g saturated fat (24%
of calories from fat), 77 mg
cholesterol, 4 g fiber, 746 mg
sodium.
Chicken and Potato Dumplings

Here is the ultimate in comfort food! Potato flakes (instant mashed potatoes
from a box) make the dumplings practically fool-proof. Just remember not to
lift the lid as they are cooking.

Makes 4 servings

2
teaspoons olive oil
1
pound skinless boneless chicken thighs, cut into 1-inch pieces
1
onion, chopped
3
ribs celery, cut into 1/2-inch thick slices
2
carrots, cut into 1/2-inch thick slices
1
parsnip, cut into 1/4-inch thick slices
1
teaspoon fresh thyme or 1/4 teaspoon dried
6
sprigs fresh parsley, chopped
5
cups low-sodium chicken broth
1
cup all-purpose flour
3/4
cup dehydrated potato flakes
3/4
teaspoon baking powder
3/4
teaspoon salt, divided
1
cup nonfat milk
1/4
teaspoon black pepper

In an 8-quart saucepan or pot over medium-high heat, heat oil. Add
chicken and cook, turning occasionally, until browned, about 4 minutes.
Transfer chicken to a plate and set aside. Return the saucepan to the heat
and stir in the onion, celery, parsnip, thyme and parsley. Cook, stirring
occasionally, until vegetables are just starting to soften, about 3 minutes.
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Country Breakfast Casserole
Frozen hash browns and already-cooked turkey sausage make this a speedy dish
for a special breakfast or brunch or an any-night supper. It would also be great
to carry to a pot luck.
Makes 6 servings
1
tablespoon olive oil, divided
5
cups frozen Washington hash brown potatoes (diced unseasoned)
1
cup chopped red onion
1
cup chopped red bell pepper
4
fully cooked turkey sausage patties, 60% less fat, chopped or 1 bag
(9.6 ounces) cooked turkey sausage crumbles
6
egg whites
3
whole eggs
3/4
cup 2% milk
1/4
teaspoon salt
1/4
teaspoon black pepper
1/2 ounce shredded 50% less fat cheddar cheese
Preheat oven to 375°F. Coat an 11-inch x 7-inch or 9-inch square baking
dish with cooking spray.
In large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat, heat 2 teaspoons of the oil.
Add the potatoes and cook, stirring occasionally, until lightly browned and
cooked through, about 10 to 12 minutes. Turn into a large bowl.
Return the skillet to the heat and add the remaining oil. Stir in onion, bell
pepper and sausage. Cook, stirring occasionally, until sausage is browned,
about 5 to 6 minutes. Add to the bowl with the potatoes and mix well.
Turn into prepared baking dish.
In medium bowl, whisk together the egg whites, eggs, milk, salt and
pepper. Pour egg mixture pour evenly over the potato mixture. Sprinkle
top with cheese. Bake until eggs are set and cheese has melted, about 25
to 28 minutes.
Nutritional Analysis per
serving: 220 calories, 17 g
protein, 16 g carbohydrates,
9 g fat, 3 g saturated fat (39%
of calories from fat), 132 mg
cholesterol, 1 g fiber, 436 mg
sodium.
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Scrub potatoes with vegetable
brush under cold running
water. Prick potatoes several
times with a fork. Microwave
on High until tender, about
8 to 9 minutes. Let cool 10
minutes. Peel potatoes. Cut
into 1/2-inch cubes.
In large nonstick skillet over
medium-high heat, heat
oil. Add onion and cook,
stirring occasionally, until
lightly browned, about 5 to
6 minutes. Stir in the curry
and cumin and cook and stir
1 minute. Add peas and cook
until bright green, about 2
minutes. Add the potatoes
and salt and cook, mashing
potatoes slightly with a
wooden spoon, for 2 minutes.
Remove from the heat and stir
in the basil.
Place 1 crepe on each of 4
plates. Top each with 1/4
of the potato mixture. Roll
up jelly-roll style. Garnish
with additional chopped
basil and serve with optional
condiments if desired.
Nutritional Analysis per
serving: 337 calories, 8 g
protein, 55 g carbohydrates,
10 g fat, 3 g saturated fat (27%
of calories from fat), 5 mg
cholesterol, 5 g fiber, 481 mg
sodium.
Curried Potato and Pea Dosas
Take a quick, and tasty, trip to India with these roll ups. The journey is easy
because you start with pre-made crepes (you’ll find them in the produce
section). Potatoes and curry are a popular combination in Asian foods.
Try this recipe and you’ll see why.
Makes 4 servings
1
pound Washington Russet potatoes
1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil
1
large sweet onion, chopped (about 1 1/2 cups)
1 1/2 teaspoons curry powder
1/2
teaspoon ground cumin
1
cup frozen peas
3/8
teaspoon salt
1/4
cup chopped fresh basil
4
pre-cooked crepes
Optional Condiments:
Prepared Cilantro, Mint or Mango Chutney
Plain Nonfat yogurt
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Dijon Potato-Crusted Salmon
You can find potato-crusted salmon in the most elegant of restaurants. With
this easy recipe, and potato flakes (from a box of instant mashed potatoes), you
can find it in your own kitchen.
Makes 4 servings
4
tablespoons fat-free mayonnaise
2
tablespoons Dijon mustard
2
teaspoons grated lemon zest
4
(6-ounce) skinless wild Alaskan salmon fillets
1/2
teaspoon salt
1/4
teaspoon black pepper
1
cup dehydrated potato flakes
1
tablespoon olive oil

Lemon wedges
In large bowl, combine the mayonnaise, mustard and lemon zest. Sprinkle
salmon fillets with salt and pepper. Pour potato flakes onto a large plate.
Working with one fillet at a time, coat salmon with mayonnaise mixture
and then with potato flakes, turning to coat both sides of fillets. Place each
coated fillet on a clean plate and repeat with remaining fillets.
In large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat, heat oil. Add the salmon,
rounded side down, and cook until golden, about 5 minutes. Carefully turn
fillets over and cook until golden and fish flakes easily with a fork, about 5
minutes longer. Transfer salmon to serving plates and serve with lemon
wedges.
Nutritional Analysis per serving: 307 calories, 35 g protein, 16 g
carbohydrates, 10 g fat, 2 g saturated fat (31% of calories from fat), 81 mg
cholesterol, 1 g fiber, 696 mg sodium.
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In a large nonstick skillet over
medium-high heat, heat 2
teaspoons of the oil. Add 4
of the patties and cook until
lightly golden, about 3 minutes
per side. Transfer to the
prepared baking sheet. Heat
the remaining 2 teaspoons
oil and repeat with remaining
4 patties. Bake patties until
heated through, about 10
minutes.
Serve with the tartar sauce.
Nutritional Analysis per
serving: 278 calories, 22 g
protein, 26 g carbohydrates,
10 g fat, 3 g saturated fat (32%
of calories from fat), 55 mg
cholesterol, 2 g fiber, 577 mg
sodium.
Cod Cakes with Tartar Sauce
The Roasted Tomato Mashed Potatoes (see recipe on page 41) are so good you
aren’t likely to have a lot of leftovers, so mash up a double batch to set aside
to make these savory cod cakes. The new Dietary Guidelines encourage us to
eat more fish. Here’s great way to get your family hooked. You could use 2
(7-ounce) cans tuna, drained and flaked, instead of the cod, if you wish.

Makes 4 servings
1/2
cup fat-free mayonnaise
3
tablespoons sweet pickle relish
2
tablespoons finely chopped shallots
1/4
teaspoon black pepper
1
pound skinless cod fillets
2
cups leftover Roasted Tomato Mashed Potatoes (or plain mashed
potatoes)
1
egg white, slightly beaten
1/2
cup chopped green onion
3
tablespoons chopped parsley
4
teaspoons olive oil, divided
For tartar sauce, in small bowl, combine mayonnaise, relish, shallots and
pepper. Cover and refrigerate until ready to use.
Fill a large skillet 2/3 full with water. Over medium-high heat, heat water
to boiling. Add the cod fillets, reduce heat to medium and simmer, turning
fillets occasionally, until fish flakes easily with a fork, about 8 to 10 minutes.
Remove fish with slotted spoon and drain well. Transfer to a large bowl and
break into smaller pieces. Add the Roasted Tomato Mashed Potatoes, egg
white, green onion and parsley. Mix well.
Divide mixture into 8 portions. Pat each portion to a 1/2-inch-thick patty.
Preheat oven to 400°F. Coat a large baking sheet with cooking spray.
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Gnocchi Bolognese
Here’s how to make Gnocchi (potato dumplings) just like an Italian
grandmother. Another time, make the Gnocchi and serve with pesto, or brown
some butter with fresh sage leaves.
Makes 6 servings
1 1/2 pounds Washington Russet potatoes

Bolognese Sauce
1
cup all-purpose flour
1/2
teaspoon salt
2
egg yolks
1/4
cup grated Parmesan cheese
Preheat oven to 400°F.
Scrub potatoes with vegetable brush under cold running water. Prick
potatoes with fork in several places. Place on a baking sheet and bake
until tender when pierced with a fork, about 1 hour. Cool 10 minutes. Peel
potatoes and while still warm shred potatoes on a box grater over a rimmed
baking sheet. Spread potatoes out and cool completely.
Meanwhile, prepare Bolognese Sauce and keep warm.
When potatoes are cooled, in a large bowl combine potatoes, flour and
salt and toss well to coat potatoes with flour. Add egg yolks and stir with
fingers or a fork until evenly moistened. Turn mixture out onto a lightly
floured surface and knead several times to form a dough. Divide dough
into 4 equal portions. Roll each piece with your palms on a work surface to
form a rope about 1/2-inch in diameter. Cut each rope into 1/2-inch pieces.
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Hold the tines of a fork at a 45-degree angle to the table with the concave
part facing up. Dip the tip of your thumb in flour. Take one piece of dough
and with the tip of your thumb, press the dough lightly against the tines of
the fork as you roll it downward toward the tips of the tines. As the dough
wraps around the tip of your thumb, it will form into a dumpling with a
deep indentation on one side and a ridged surface on the other. Repeat
with remaining pieces.
Over high heat, bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. In batches,
add gnocchi to the pot and cook until gnocchi rise to the surface. Carefully
remove with a slotted spoon and transfer to serving bowls. Serve with
Bolognese Sauce and sprinkle each bowl with 1 tablespoon cheese.
Bolognese Sauce
2
teaspoons extra virgin olive oil
1
pound 93% lean ground beef
1
onion, chopped
4
garlic cloves, minced
1
teaspoon dried basil
2
(14.5-ounce) cans petite diced tomatoes
1/4
cup tomato paste
1/4
teaspoon salt
In large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat, heat oil. Add the beef and
cook, breaking into smaller pieces with a wooden spoon, until no longer
pink and any liquid evaporates, about 6 minutes. Stir in onion, garlic and
basil. Cook, stirring occasionally, 2 minutes. Add the tomatoes and tomato
paste. Bring to boiling, then reduce heat to medium and simmer until
thickened, about 15 minutes. Stir in salt.
Nutritional Analysis per serving: 360 calories, 23 g protein, 47 g
carbohydrates, 10 g fat, 4 g saturated fat (24% of calories from fat), 108 mg
cholesterol, 4 g fiber, 673 mg sodium.
Store potatoes
in a cool, dark,
dry place, not the
refrigerator.
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Scrub potatoes with vegetable brush under cold running water. Peel. Cut
into 1-inch pieces. Place in medium saucepan and add cold water to cover.
Over high heat, bring to boiling. Reduce heat to medium. Cover and
simmer until potatoes are tender, about 12 to 15 minutes. Drain very well.
Return potatoes to pan and mash. Let stand a few minutes to cool.
While potatoes cook, in large bowl combine flour, rosemary, thyme, basil,
oregano and salt. Mix well. In small bowl, stir together water, yeast and sugar.
Add 2 tablespoons of the oil and let stand until frothy, about 5 minutes.
Pour yeast mixture into the saucepan with the potatoes and mix until
smooth. Pour potato mixture into the flour mixture and stir until mixture
comes together to form a soft dough. Add a tablespoon or two of
additional flour, if needed. Turn out onto lightly floured surface and knead
until the dough is smooth and elastic, about 5 to 6 minutes (or mix on
mixer with a dough hook). Coat a large bowl with cooking spray. Add the
dough, turning to coat all sides. Cover with plastic wrap and let rise in a
warm place (about 85°F) free from drafts until doubled in size.
Preheat oven to 425°F. Coat a 15-inch x 10-inch jellyroll pan with cooking spray.
Turn the dough out onto the prepared pan and gently press to fit. Cover
with plastic wrap and let rise in warm place 30 minutes.
Gently brush top of dough with the remaining 1 tablespoon oil. Top with
tomatoes, cut side down, then sprinkle with cheese and coarse salt. Bake
20 to 22 minutes or until golden. Remove from the oven and transfer to
a wire rack. Let cool at least 10 minutes before cutting. Serve warm or at
room temperature.
Tomato, Herb and Potato
Focaccia
Take just a little extra time some weekend to stir up this
savory bread, then serve with a hearty salad or soup for
a special feast. Demand for the bread will be great but
try to set aside a few pieces for lunch or a snack.
Makes 12 servings
12
ounces Washington Russet potatoes
3
cups all-purpose flour
1
tablespoon chopped fresh rosemary
2
teaspoons chopped fresh thyme
1
teaspoon dried basil
1
teaspoon dried oregano
1
teaspoon salt
1
cup warm water (100°F-110°F)
1
packet active dry yeast
1
teaspoon sugar
3
tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, divided
1
cup grape or small cherry tomatoes, halved
2
tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
1/4
teaspoon coarse salt
Nutritional Analysis per
serving: 178 calories, 5 g
protein, 30 g carbohydrates,
4 g fat, 1 g saturated fat (21%
of calories from fat), 1 mg
cholesterol, 2 g fiber, 258 mg
sodium.
Potatoes may
discolor slightly
after they are
peeled. To
prevent peeled
potatoes from
discoloring, keep
them covered with
cold water until
ready for the next
step.
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*If you can’t find the
refrigerated sliced potatoes in
your market, scrub, peel and
slice 1 1/2 pounds Washington
Russet potatoes. Place in large
saucepan with cold water to
cover. Heat to boiling, then
reduce heat to simmer and
simmer about 4 minutes, or
until potatoes are just barely
tender. Drain well.
Nutritional Analysis per
serving: 345 calories, 22 g
protein, 44 g carbohydrates,
10 g fat, 4 g saturated fat (25%
of calories from fat), 28 mg
cholesterol, 3 g fiber, 601 mg
sodium.
Ham and Swiss Casserole
Grandma called these scalloped potatoes. But hers took longer to fix and
probably had a lot more calories. Remember this recipe for your next pot luck
supper.
Makes 4 servings
1
tablespoon olive oil
1
sweet onion, chopped
2
cups nonfat milk
3
tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/8
teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/2
teaspoon salt
1/4
teaspoon black pepper
1
(20-ounce) bag refrigerated sliced home-style potatoes*
4
ounces deli sliced ham, torn into small pieces
4
ounces reduced-fat Swiss cheese, chopped
Preheat oven to 350°F. Coat a 9-inch square baking pan or dish with
cooking spray.
In medium saucepan over medium heat, heat oil. Add onion and cook,
stirring occasionally, until softened, about 6 minutes. Whisk in milk, flour,
nutmeg, salt and pepper and cook and stir until mixture thickens and
begins to boil, about 7 minutes. Remove from heat.
Over bottom of the prepared baking pan, arrange half the potatoes in a
slightly overlapping layer. Sprinkle evenly with ham and 1/2 of the cheese.
Pour 1/2 of the milk mixture evenly over the cheese. Layer remaining
potatoes. Pour remaining milk mixture over and sprinkle with the
remaining cheese. Cover with foil.
Bake 40 minutes, uncover and bake 20 to 25 minutes longer or until the top
is lightly browned and the potatoes are tender. Let stand 10 minutes before
serving.
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Potato, Ham and Caramelized
Onion Calzones
Here’s a hand-held feast that’s easy to assemble. Use refrigerated pizza dough
from a tube, frozen or refrigerated pizza dough or just pick up a pound of dough
from your favorite pizzeria.
Makes 6 servings
8
ounces Washington Russet potatoes
5
teaspoons extra virgin olive oil, divided
2
cups thin-sliced onion
1
tablespoon sugar
1
teaspoon dried basil
3
ounces deli sliced ham, chopped
3/4
cup fat-free ricotta cheese
3/4
cup shredded reduced-fat mozzarella cheese
1
(15-ounce) tube refrigerated pizza dough or 1 pound refrigerated or
thawed frozen pizza dough.
Preheat oven to 425°F. Coat a large baking sheet with cooking spray.
Scrub potatoes with vegetable brush under cold running water. Peel. Using
box grater or shredding blade of food processor, shred potatoes. Turn out
on paper towels and press to remove excess moisture.
In a large nonstick skillet over medium heat, heat 2 teaspoons of the oil.
Add the onion, sugar and basil. Cook, stirring occasionally, until golden,
about 12 to 14 minutes. Transfer onions to a large bowl.
Return skillet to heat, add the remaining 3 teaspoons oil and increase heat
to medium-high. Add potatoes and ham. Cook, stirring occasionally, until
lightly browned, 8 to 10 minutes. Stir into onion mixture in bowl and let
cool 5 minutes. Stir in ricotta cheese and mozzarella cheese.
Divide pizza dough in half. On a lightly floured surface, stretch or roll each
dough half into a 9- to 10-inch circle. Spread half of the potato mixture over
one half of each circle. Fold plain dough halves over filling, forming half
circles. Pinch edges of dough firmly together to seal. Transfer calzones to
prepared baking sheet. Bake 22 to 25 minutes, until golden brown. Cool 5
minutes. Transfer to a cutting board and cut each calzone crosswise into 3
pieces.
Nutritional Analysis per serving: 312 calories, 16 g protein, 45 g
carbohydrates, 9 g fat, 2 g saturated fat (25% of calories from fat), 16 mg
cholesterol, 2 g fiber, 483 mg sodium.
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Oven Crisps with Ranch Dip
Here’s how to get your chip fix for very few calories. For the crispiest crisps, slice
the potatoes with a mandoline or other kitchen slicer. If you have a wide oven
you can bake two pansful at a time. Otherwise roast the crisps in two batches.
Makes 6 servings
1
pound Washington Russet potatoes
4
teaspoons olive oil
1/3
cup light sour cream
3
tablespoons low-fat buttermilk
1
teaspoon distilled white vinegar
1/4
teaspoon garlic powder
1/2
teaspoon salt, divided
Preheat oven to 400°F. Place two baking sheets (or one large sheet) in oven
to preheat.
Scrub potatoes with vegetable brush under cold running water.
With mandoline slicer or food processor slicing blade, thinly slice potatoes.
Pat potato slices dry with paper towels. In large bowl toss potato slices
gently with the olive oil.
Remove hot baking sheets from the oven, coat with cooking spray. Arrange
half the potato slices in a single layer on baking sheets. Bake 9 minutes.
Turn potato slices and bake until golden, about 5 minutes longer. Repeat
with remaining potatoes if necessary. Sprinkle with 1/4 teaspoon salt.
While potatoes are baking, in small bowl, combine sour cream, buttermilk,
vinegar, garlic powder and 1/4 teaspoon of the salt in a small bowl. Cover
and refrigerate until ready to use.
Toss baked potato crisps with
salt. Serve with sour cream
mixture for dipping.
Nutritional Analysis per
serving: 106 calories, 2 g
protein, 16 g carbohydrates,
4 g fat, 1 g saturated fat (33%
of calories from fat), 5 mg
cholesterol, 1 g fiber, 219 mg
sodium.
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Sausage and Peppers Sauté
Here’s an easy one-dish meal with lots of color and flavor. You need only add
some fruit or a salad to make a meal.
Makes 4 servings
12
ounces Washington red potatoes
4
sweet Italian turkey sausages (12 ounces total)
1
teaspoon extra virgin olive oil
1
large onion, thinly sliced
1
teaspoon sugar
1
teaspoon dried basil
1/2
teaspoon dried oregano
1
medium red bell pepper, thinly sliced
1
medium green bell pepper, thinly sliced
3
garlic cloves, thinly sliced
1/2
cup low-sodium chicken broth
2
teaspoons balsamic vinegar
1/8
teaspoon salt
1/8
teaspoon black pepper
Scrub potatoes with vegetable brush under cold running water. Cut each
potato into 8 wedges. Place in large saucepan and add cold water to cover.
Over high heat, bring to boiling. Reduce heat to medium. Cover and
simmer until potatoes are tender, about 10 to 12 minutes. Drain.
In small nonstick skillet over medium-high heat, cook the sausages with
1/2 cup water, turning sausages occasionally, until the water evaporates.
Reduce heat to medium and cook until sausages are browned and cooked
through, about 12 to 14 minutes. Cool 5 minutes. Cut into 1/2-inch thick
slices.
Meanwhile, in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat, heat the oil.
Add onions, sugar, basil and oregano and cook, stirring occasionally, until
onion is slightly softened, about 4 to 5 minutes. Stir in the bell peppers
and cook until crisp-tender, about 5 minutes. Add the garlic and cook
until starting to brown, about 1 minute. Pour in the broth, bring to boiling
and cook until liquid evaporates, about 2 minutes. Stir in the potatoes,
sausage, vinegar, salt and pepper. Cook, stirring frequently, 3 minutes.
Nutritional Analysis per serving: 234 calories, 16 g protein, 22 g
carbohydrates, 9 g fat, 2 g saturated (35% of calories from fat), 47 mg
cholesterol, 3 g fiber, 614 mg sodium.
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Meaty Potato Lasagna
Potato slices from a bag are the basis of this great lasagna. Perfect for a crowd,
but if it’s just family, they’ll enjoy the leftovers another day.
Makes 8 servings
6
slices 30% less fat center-cut bacon, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
8
ounces 93% lean ground beef
1
onion, chopped
3
garlic cloves, minced
3
cups bottled marinara sauce, such as Healthy Choice, divided
2
(20-ounce) bags refrigerated home-style sliced potatoes, divided*
1
(15-ounce) container fat-free ricotta cheese
1 1/2 cups (6 ounces) shredded reduced-fat mozzarella cheese, divided
1/2
cup grated Parmesan cheese, divided
1
egg
Preheat oven to 400°F. Coat a 13-inch by 9-inch baking pan with cooking
spray.
Over medium-high heat, heat large nonstick skillet. Add bacon and
cook until just starting to brown, about 5 minutes. Stir in beef and cook,
breaking into smaller pieces with a wooden spoon, until no longer pink,
about 4 minutes. Add onion and garlic and cook until beef starts to brown,
about 4 minutes. Remove from the heat and stir in 1 cup of the marinara
sauce.
Spread 1/2 cup of the marinara sauce over bottom of prepared baking pan.
Top with 1/3 of the potatoes, slightly overlapping slices. In medium bowl,
stir the ricotta cheese, 1 cup of the mozzarella, 1/4 cup of the Parmesan
cheese and egg together. Spread ricotta mixture over potato layer. Top with
another 1/2 cup of the sauce and a second layer of potatoes. Top with the
bacon/beef mixture. Arrange a final layer of potatoes. Top with remaining
1 cup sauce. Sprinkle with remaining 1/2 cup mozzarella and 1/4 cup
Parmesan cheese.
Cover with foil. Bake 1 hour.
Uncover and bake 10 minutes
longer or until cheese is lightly
browned and potatoes are
tender. Remove from the
oven and let stand 10 minutes
before serving.
*If you can’t find the
refrigerated sliced potatoes in
your market, scrub, peel and
slice 2 pounds Washington
Russet potatoes. Place in large
saucepan with cold water to
cover. Heat to boiling, then
reduce heat to simmer and
simmer about 4 minutes, or
until potatoes are just barely
tender. Drain well.
Nutritional Analysis per
serving: 329 calories, 27 g
protein, 38 g carbohydrates,
9 g fat, 5 g saturated fat (23%
of calories from fat), 65 mg
cholesterol, 4 g fiber, 719 mg
sodium.
Using frozen
and chilled
potato products
cuts down on
preparation times.
Mussels with Potatoes, Chorizo
and Cilantro
Wedges of small red potatoes absorb the spicy garlic/chorizo flavors and are a
perfect accompaniment to mussels. If you’ve never tried mussels before, this is a
perfect starter recipe.
Makes 2 servings
1/2
pound Washington small red potatoes
1
cured chorizo sausage, about 1 1/2 ounces, diced
1
onion, chopped
4
garlic cloves, minced
1
(8-ounce) bottle clam juice
1/2
cup water
48
mussels (about 2 pounds ) scrubbed and de-bearded
3
tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
Scrub potatoes with vegetable brush under cold running water. Cut each
potato into 8 wedges.
Over medium-high heat, heat a large saucepan or pot or Dutch oven. Add
the chorizo and cook, stirring occasionally, until lightly browned, about
2 to 3 minutes. Stir in the onion and garlic and cook 1 minute. Add the
potato wedges, clam juice and water. Bring to boiling, cover and cook 8
minutes or until potatoes are almost tender. Add mussels, cover, return to
a boil and cook until the mussels open, about 3 to 4 minutes. Discard any
mussels that do not open. Stir in cilantro.
Nutritional Analysis per serving: 380 calories, 35 g protein, 35 g
carbohydrates, 11 g fat, 3 g saturated fat (26% of calories from fat), 80 mg
cholesterol, 3 g fiber, 856 mg sodium.
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Pork and Potato Stir-Fry
There’s almost nothing faster than a stir-fry and this savory dish puts meat and
potatoes into a whole new category
Makes 4 servings
1
pound pork tenderloin, cut into thin slices
2
tablespoons oyster sauce, divided
2
teaspoons sugar
4
teaspoons reduced-sodium soy sauce
1/2
cup reduced-sodium chicken broth
1
teaspoon cornstarch
1/2 pound Washington Russet potatoes
5
teaspoons canola oil, divided
1
tablespoon grated fresh ginger
2
garlic cloves, minced
1/2
cup chopped green onions
In medium bowl, combine pork slices, 1 tablespoon of the oyster sauce and
sugar. Let stand 15 minutes. In small bowl, combine the remaining oyster
sauce, soy sauce, chicken broth and cornstarch. Set aside.
Scrub potatoes with vegetable brush under cold running water. Peel. Cut
into thin slices. In large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat, heat 1
tablespoon of the oil. Add potatoes and cook, turning occasionally, until
lightly browned and tender, about 6 to 7 minutes. Transfer to a plate and
set aside.
Return skillet to the heat and
add the remaining 2 teaspoons
oil. Add pork, ginger, and
garlic and cook, stirring
frequently, until pork is lightly
browned, about 3 minutes.
Add potatoes and green
onions, cook 1 minute. Pour
in the broth mixture, bring to
boiling and cook until sauce is
thickened and pork is cooked
through, about 1 minute.
Nutritional Analysis per
serving: 254 calories, 26 g
protein, 17 g carbohydrates,
1 g fat, 1 g saturated fat (30%
of calories from fat), 74 mg
cholesterol, 1 g fiber, 726 mg
sodium.
Makes 4 servings
1
pound Washington new potatoes
12
ounces sugar snap peas
1
(5-ounce) can solid-pack tuna in water, drained
1
cup grape or small cherry tomatoes, halved
1/2
cup thinly sliced red onion
2
teaspoons drained nonpareil capers
2
tablespoons red wine vinegar
2
tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1/2
teaspoon smoked paprika
1/2
teaspoon salt
1/4
teaspoon black pepper
4
cups mixed spring greens
Scrub potatoes with vegetable brush under cold running water. Cut each
potato into quarters. Place in medium or large saucepan and add cold
water to cover. Over high heat, bring to boiling. Reduce heat to medium.
Cover and simmer until potatoes are tender, about 12 minutes. Add sugar
snap peas. Return to boiling and cook 1 minute. Drain and let stand 5
minutes.
In large bowl, combine potatoes, peas, tuna, tomatoes, onion and capers.
In small bowl, whisk together vinegar, oil, paprika, salt and pepper. Pour
over potatoes and peas and toss gently to coat. To serve, mound 1 cup of
greens on each of 4 plates. Top each plate with 1/4 of the potato mixture.
Nutritional Analysis per serving: 241 calories, 12 g protein, 29 g
carbohydrates, 8 g fat, 1 g saturated fat, (31% of calories from fat), 12 mg
cholesterol, 5 g fiber, 463 mg sodium.
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Potato and
Tuna Salad
Pick up some smoked paprika to
add to your spice repertoire. It
adds special flavor to this full-
meal salad, reminiscent of the
famous Salade Niçoise. A word
about new potatoes – technically
they are the first potatoes
harvested, are usually small,
with very tender peels and very
sweet. Since new potatoes are
available only at the beginning
of the harvest season in the fall,
you can use small potatoes of
any variety. We show little red
potatoes here.
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Potato Rosti
Think of this Swiss favorite as a big potato pancake. If you wish, top with
applesauce or sliced sautéed apples. It’s great for a brunch or supper.
Makes 4 servings
1 1/4 pounds Washington Russet potatoes
1/2
sweet onion, grated
2
tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/2
teaspoon chopped fresh thyme
1/2
teaspoon salt
1/4
teaspoon black pepper
4
teaspoons olive oil, divided
1
tablespoon unsalted butter, divided
1/4
cup fat-free sour cream
Scrub potatoes with vegetable brush under cold running water. Peel
potatoes. Shred on box grater or with shredding blade of food processor.
Take a handful of potatoes and squeeze to remove excess liquid. Place in
large bowl. Repeat with remaining potatoes. Stir in onion, flour, thyme,
salt and pepper.
Over medium heat, heat a 10-inch skillet. Add 2 teaspoons of the oil and
1 1/2 teaspoons of the butter and heat until butter melts and foams. Add
potato mixture, spreading evenly in the pan, pressing down with a spatula
to form a disk. Cook until the bottom is golden brown, about 11 to 12
minutes. Carefully slide the rosti onto a plate. Invert a second plate over
the rosti and flip over so that the browned side is now on top. Return
skillet to the heat. Add remaining 2 teaspoons oil and 1 1/2 teaspoons
butter and heat until melted. Slide the rosti back into the skillet and cook
until the second side is golden brown and crisp, about 6 to 7 minutes
longer.
Slide rosti out of pan onto serving plate or cutting board. Cut into 4
wedges. Top with sour cream to serve.
Nutritional Analysis per
serving: 220 calories, 5 g
protein, 34 g carbohydrates,
8 g fat, 3 g saturated fat (32%
of calories from fat), 9 mg
cholesterol, 2 g fiber, 313 mg
sodium.
Potato, Corn, Black Bean and
Jalapeño Quesadillas
Satisfying quesadillas ready in less than 20 minutes, including cooking the
potatoes. Add this recipe to your weeknight supper special list.
Makes 4 servings
1/2
pound Washington Russet potatoes
1
tablespoon olive oil
2
red onions, thinly sliced (about 2 cups)
1
jalapeño pepper, seeded and chopped
1/2
teaspoon chili powder
1/4
teaspoon ground cumin
1/2
cup fresh or thawed frozen corn kernels
1
cup no-salt-added canned black beans, drained and rinsed
2
tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
1/4
teaspoon salt
4
(7-inch) flour tortillas
1
cup (4 ounces) shredded reduced-fat sharp cheddar cheese
Scrub potatoes with vegetable brush under cold running water. Peel and
thinly slice. Place in 3-quart saucepan and add cold water to cover. Over
high heat, bring to boiling. Reduce heat to medium-high, cover and
simmer until tender, about 8 minutes. Drain.
In large nonstick skillet over medium high heat, heat oil. Add onion,
jalapeño and cumin. Cook, stirring occasionally, until lightly browned,
about 5 to 6 minutes. Stir in corn and cook 2 minutes. Remove from heat
and stir in potatoes, beans, cilantro and salt.
Place tortillas on cutting board. Top half of each tortilla with 2 tablespoons
of the cheese, 1/4 of the potato mixture and 2 tablespoons of remaining
cheese. Fold plain half of each tortilla over the filling to form a semi-circle.
Repeat for remaining tortillas.
Wipe out the skillet and heat over medium-heat. Add 2 quesadillas
and cook, turning once, until browned, cheese has melted and filling is
hot, about 5 to 6 minutes. Transfer to a cutting board and repeat with
remaining 2 quesadillas. Cut each quesadilla in half and serve.
Nutritional Analysis per serving: 388 calories, 17 g protein, 52 g
carbohydrates, 13 g fat, 5 g saturated fat, (31% of calories from fat), 20 mg
cholesterol, 7 g fiber, 673 mg sodium.
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To peel or not: it’s
up to you. Potato
peel has fiber, so
leave it on for extra
taste, texture and
health.
and cook until almost set,
about 10 minutes. Transfer to
the oven and bake until cooked
through, about 10 to 12
minutes longer. Remove from
the oven let stand 5 minutes.
Cut into wedges to serve.
Nutritional Analysis per
serving: 226 calories, 19 g
protein, 22 g carbohydrates,
8 g fat, 2 g saturated fat (30%
of calories from fat), 6 mg
cholesterol, 2 g fiber, 652 mg
sodium.
* To ovenproof handle, wrap
with aluminum foil.
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Potato, Zucchini and Mushroom Frittata
A frittata is the easiest of omelets because there’s no turning – part of the
cooking is top of the stove and it finishes in the oven. Another great thing about
frittatas is that you can make them with dibs and dabs of leftovers. Along with
potatoes, try green beans or corn or remnants of roast beef, pork or poultry.

Makes 4 servings
3/4 pound Washington Russet potatoes
1 1/2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, divided
1
(8-ounce) package sliced mushrooms
3/4
cup diced zucchini
1/3
cup chopped red bell pepper
2
garlic cloves, minced
2
cups egg substitute
1/3
cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/4
teaspoon black pepper
Preheat oven to 400°F.
Scrub potatoes with vegetable brush under cold running water. Peel. Cut
into 1/2-inch cubes. Place in 3-quart saucepan and add cold water to cover.
Over high heat, bring to boiling. Reduce heat to medium-high and cook
until potatoes are tender, about 8 to 10 minutes. Drain.
In large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat, heat 1 tablespoon of the
oil. Add mushrooms and cook, stirring occasionally, until browned, about
6 to 7 minutes. Stir in zucchini, bell pepper and garlic and cook until crisp
tender, about 4 minutes. Add potatoes and remove from the heat.
Over medium-high heat, heat the remaining 1 1/2 teaspoons oil in 10-inch
nonstick skillet with oven proof handle*. Add the potato mixture and cook
1 minute. In small bowl, combine the egg substitute, cheese, and pepper.
Pour over vegetables in skillet and stir to combine. Reduce heat to medium
Outside greening
(from exposure
to light) or small
sprouts (“peeps”)
can be safely cut
away from fresh
potatoes.
Makes 4 servings
1
pound Washington red potatoes
1
large fennel bulb, cored and cut into 1/4-inch thick wedges (save
tops for garnish)
2
red onions, thickly sliced
12
garlic cloves, peeled and halved
4
chicken thighs, about 1 1/2 pounds
1
tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
1
tablespoon chopped fresh rosemary
1/2
teaspoon fennel seeds, crushed
3/4
teaspoon salt
1/4
teaspoon black pepper
Preheat oven to 400°F. Coat a large rimmed baking sheet with cooking
spray.
Scrub potatoes with vegetable brush under cold running water. Cut into
1/4-inch thick wedges and transfer to a large bowl. Add the fennel, onions,
garlic, chicken, oil, rosemary, fennel seeds, salt and pepper and toss to mix.
Lift out chicken and set aside.
Arrange potato mixture evenly on the prepared baking sheet. Arrange
chicken on top of the potato mixture. Roast 30 minutes. Remove from
oven, stir the vegetables. Return to oven and cook until vegetables are
browned and tender and an instant-read thermometer inserted into the
thickest portion of the thigh registers 175°F, about 20 minutes longer.
Discard chicken skin before serving.
Nutritional Analysis per serving: 325 calories, 24 g protein, 33 g
carbohydrates, 12 g fat, 3 g saturated fat, (31% of calories from fat), 69 mg
cholesterol, 6 g fiber, 562 mg sodium.
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Roasted Chicken
with Potatoes,
Fennel and
Onions
Easy, full of flavor and not the
same-old roast chicken, this
recipe takes only about 40
minutes from the time you slice
the onions until it’s ready to go
on the table, and that includes
30 minutes of roasting time.
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Roasted Fingerling Potatoes with
Caesar Mayonnaise
These roasted potatoes are a great side dish but also a superb out-of-hand snack
for any event. Set out a platter of potatoes and s