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Our tips for Boiled Potatoes

  • Who said potatoes don’t freeze?

    They’re guaranteed to be crispy and golden if you parboil and freeze them for later. Just thaw in the fridge and roast.

  • DIY frozen ready meals

    Celebrity tip by Sarah Beeny

    To use up veg that I know I won’t get around to eating I make my own ready meals. If I have a few potatoes that I need to use, I’ll boil them up and make mashed potato and freeze it in portions, so next time I am in a rush I know I have them on standby. They’re much cheaper than bought ready meals and there’s something quite nice about knowing you’ve cooked them yourself.

  • Storing potatoes

    Submitted by Caroline Marson, Cookery Advisor,

    Store potatoes in the dark above 5°C. Choose dirty potatoes as they seem to last longer!

  • Grow potatoes!

    Submitted by Caroline Marson, Cookery Advisor,

    Grow your own potatoes in a grow bag, even if you have little space, you can use terraces and balconies.

  • Leftover potatos

    Submitted by Caroline Marson, Cookery Advisor,

    Use leftover potatos to thicken soups.

  • Leftover Bubble and Squeak

    Submitted by Jo, Essex

    If after Christmas or at the weekend you are left with spare Brussels sprouts and roast or boiled potatoes, simply chop and fry together in a pan with some butter for a thrify bubble and squeak.

  • Potato Peel Crisps

    Submitted by Faye, Essex

    keep hold of potato peelings, sprinkle with salt, pepper, chilli or whatever flavour takes your fancy and pop them in the oven. Free crisps the kids will love!

  • Use Up Leftover Potatoes

    Submitted by Jo Brennan, London

    Thinly slice leftover boiled potatoes and add to omlettes.

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