Baby potatoes
Small, waxy potatoes that hold their shape. Roast or boil them whole or halved. No peeling needed.
Used for
- roasting
- side dishes
- salads
In the kitchen
- Roast.
- Boil.
- Halve.
Picking it at the store
- Firm with no soft spots, sprouting eyes, or green tinge.
- Green skin contains a mildly toxic compound. Cut it away or skip that potato entirely.
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