Potatoes 101: Getting to Know Your Spuds
About this course
Discover the difference between starchy and waxy potatoes, why Russets make the fluffiest mash, and how to keep those red potatoes firm and perfect for salads. You’ll also pick up storage tips, a quick reference chart, and Grandma Jo’s own three-ingredient roasted potato recipe to start cooking with confidence.
Whether you’re new to cooking or just looking to stretch your grocery dollars, this course will help you see why potatoes have been a family favorite for generations.
Course curriculum
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Course Contents
8 lessons
- 1
Welcome to the Wonderful World of Potatoes
- 2
Lesson 1: Meet the Potato Family
- 3
Lesson 2: Starch Levels Made Simple
- 4
Lesson 3: How to Store Potatoes Right
- 5
Lesson 4: Match the Potato to the Dish
- 6
Lesson 5: Try Grandma Jo’s Simple Starter Recipe
- 7
Lesson 6: Reflection and Takeaway
- 8
What's Next?
Potatoes 101: Getting to Know Your Spuds
Pull up a chair and join Grandma Jo in the kitchen for a heartwarming introduction to one of the most versatile foods around. In this short, beginner-friendly course, you’ll learn how to pick the right potato for the right dish, how to store them so they last, and how to turn even the simplest spuds into something special. Discover the difference between starchy and waxy potatoes, why Russets make the fluffiest mash, and how to keep those red potatoes firm and perfect for salads. You’ll also pick up storage tips, a quick reference chart, and Grandma Jo’s own three-ingredient roasted potato recipe to start cooking with confidence. Whether you’re new to cooking or just looking to stretch your grocery dollars, this course will help you see why potatoes have been a family favorite for generations.
Free
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