This authoritative and beautiful book provides essential information on preparing, storing and cooking potatoes,opening with an alphabetical index of varieties availableworld-wide and a selection of delicious techniques, bothtraditional and modern - from creamy mash, to perfect chips and the roast potatoes grandma used to make. Thesecond section presents over 150 different and inspiring recipes for cooking potatoes; from soups and starterssuch as Chilled Leek and Potato Soup, Blinis with Smoked Salmon, and Potato Skins with Cajun Dip, to delicioussalads such as Spicy Caribbean Salad and Warm Hazelnut and Pistachio Salad.