How to cook potatoes: best recipes

Mashed, roasted, fried, baked or boiled – there isn't much you can't do in the kitchen with the humble potato. Whether you're going for a spud side or want the tuber to hog the limelight there are any number of easy potato recipes to try out.

We've selected seven of our favourites to show the versatility of the potato from light and fluffy potato pancakes to Thai curry to chips.

So next time you stare at that sack of potatoes lurking in the pantry, here are the best easy potato recipes to get you started.

When it comes to peeling, have a look at our considered arguments for whether it's easier to peel a potato before or after cooking.

Roast potatoes with chanterelles

Oven-roasted potatoes are given a flavour boost with pan-fried chanterelle mushrooms in this delicious recipe. Serve with crusty bread or as a side to hearty meat dishes.

Mashed potato pancakes

Not sure what to do with your leftover mash? Here's the perfect solution. Turn it into fluffy light pancakes and eat it for breakfast. Pair with maple syrup and crunchy bacon or blueberries and whipped cream.

Sliced potato with aromatic herbs and shrimp

Take the humble potato up a notch with chef Roland Trettl's creamed potato recipe. Served with fine aromatic herbs and sauteed shrimps, it is a feast of flavours and a treat for the eyes.

Cheesecake with potatoes

A tasty savoury cheesecake recipe with a twist: try this cake made with cheese and potatoes, an easy dish perfect for a Sunday brunch. Serve with a green salad and a slice of toasted sourdough.

Creamy Thai-style potato curry

What could be more comforting than a potato curry? A vegetarian Thai curry with creamy potatoes, onions, lemongrass and curry ingredients such as coconut milk and chillies. Serve with jasmine or sticky rice.

Baked pumpkin and potato chips with an olive dip

Naturally we couldn't talk about potatoes and miss out on chips. These pumpkin and potato chips make the perfect Halloween snack or canapé and are given added tang by the lemony olive dip.

Potato croquettes

Potatoes also make great party food; simple, filling and irresistible. This easy recipe gives you step-by-step instructions, as well as a vegan recipe option.