Desiree Potatoes Variety Information

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Type:: Smooth
Colour:: Red
Flesh Colour:: Creamy White
Size:: Large

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Mashed poatatoes

Boiled potatoes

Wedges

A bit about Desiree

Desiree potatoes have a firm, creamy tasting flesh making them ideal for smooth mash or being cooked in a sauce, such as our favourite Potato Dauphinoise/Dauphinoise Potatoes. Desiree are available across the major retailers and are easily recognisable by their lovely red skin and light yellow flesh. Desiree are normally larger, longer and oval shape.

Recipes using Desiree

Homemade Spicy Wedges Recipe

Rustle up this irresistible wedges dish peppered with spicy chilli powder and a delicious dip. Perfect for snacking on with pals or as a side dish to a main meal.

Prep in: 10 mins
Cook in: 30 mins

Chicken and potatoes in a white wine and tarragon sauce recipe

Potatoes & Chicken in a White Wine and Tarragon Sauce Recipe

Prep in: 3 mins
Cook in: 15 mins

Vegetable Bake Recipe with Potato & Vegetable

Try this potato bake for a delicious and nutritious evening meal. Taking just 15 minutes to prep and 15 minutes to bake this is great for those short on time.

Prep in: 15 mins
Cook in: 15 mins

Indian inspired potato and chickpea masala recipe

High fibre

Potato & Chickpea Masala Curry Indian Inspired

The masala is a curry-lovers favourite! Swap the meat for this vegetarian delight, made with gorgeous potatoes and flavoursome chickpeas - delicious!

Cook in: 30 mins

Other Smooth Potatoes

Lady Balfour

This variety was named after Lady Eve Balfour – a pioneer of the UK organic movement. It has a uniform oval shape, creamy skin and pale tasty flesh. It performs well as mash, boiled or wedges.

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Vivaldi

Vivaldi is a pale yellow potato with a velvety texture, this makes it great for mashing and is particularly good as a boiled potato, holding its shape. It has a mild sweet flavour and complements Mediterranean recipes and fish or chicken recipes.

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