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

One Pot Potato & Pork Chilli Recipe

Simple, tasty and rustic - just bang it all in one pan and serve with crusty bread. Easy!

Prep in: 5 mins
Cook in: 25 mins

Thatched cottage pie recipe

Good old Thatched cottage pie (made from leftovers!)

This traditional twist on a family favourite is a great way to use up leftovers for a midweek meal.

Prep in: 10 mins
Cook in: 20 mins

Tuscan potatoes and chicken recipe

Tuscan Potatoes and Chicken

A combination of Mediterranean flavours make this ideal for sharing around the dining table whether winter or summer. Delish!

Prep in: 5-10 mins
Cook in: 20 mins

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

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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