International Day of the Potato

Creamers are a small type of thin-skinned potato known for it’s creamy texture and buttery flavor. They’re often confused for “new” potatoes, which are harvested before they’re fully grown. Creamer potatoes are fully mature, despite their small size. Use them anywhere that calls for a small potato or take advantage of their tiny size and cook them whole. Type: Waxy Best for: Roasting, boiling, pan-frying Creamer Potato Recipes: Bacon-Wrapped Potato Bites . Garlic Butter Smashed Potatoes . Crash Hot Potatoes . Herb Garden Potatoes with Fresh Spinach & Lemon .

These smallish oblong potatoes have very dark purple skin and flesh , which is both moist and firm. They retain their color when cooked and are known for being high in antioxidants. Type: All-purpose Best for: Roasting, baking, soup, deep-frying, pan-frying Purple Majesty Potato Recipes: Mixed New Potato Salad with Sweet Basil and Shallots Potato Salad with Yogurt, Arugula, and Dill

Despite their small size , these little potatoes are actually fully grown. These small oblong potatoes have an earthy, nutty flavor with thin skin that does not require peeling . While they come in a number of varieties (some of which are highlighted below) they’re always waxy. They’re better for roasting whole than using in a mash. Type: Waxy Best for: Roasting, pan-frying, potato salad. Fingerling Potato Recipes: Garlic Butter Roasted Fingerling Potatoes Nicoise Salad Crispy Salt & Vinegar Potatoes Garlic Butter Roasted Fingerling Potatoes