“Potato Based Meal Ideas and Beyond” by Zulfiqar Khan, is written especially for those who want to cook potatoes in different ways and enjoy the taste of this incredible yet cheap vegetable. Written to help you understand the ingredient: why different varieties behave differently, how heat changes the potato depending on the method you use, and what makes the difference between a good result and a great one. It is the kind of book that answers the questions most cookbooks assume you already know the answer to.
The book covers everything from the basics of preparation and cutting through to everyday family meals, world cooking traditions and occasions where you want to put something genuinely impressive on the table. Along the way it also looks at dietary adaptations, storage, leftovers and the practical side of making the most of an ingredient that is available everywhere, costs very little and is far more versatile than most people give it credit for.
Full of guidance and ideas for numerous potato based dishes and snacks to enjoy at home, it is written for anyone who cooks at home and wants to get more out of one of the most useful ingredients in the kitchen, whether that means a better weeknight dinner, a dish inspired by a different culinary tradition, or simply understanding why the chips they make at home never quite turn out the way they want.
