Where would we be without the potato! Potatoes are no more fattening than many other vegetables, but the fat we often serve or cook them with is. They are a good source of fibre, especially if cooked in their jackets, and they also contain vitamin C.

Select: firm potatoes with smooth, unbroken skins that have no green tinges, shoots or dark spots. This applies to all potatoes varieties.

Preparation: Potatoes cooked in their jackets must first be well washed in lukewarm water to dissolve dirt. Whether skinned or not, potatoes can be steamed, boiled, microwaved, stir-fried, baked or roasted. They can be cooked with other ingredients in a casserole or wrapped in foil and baked in the oven or on the barbecue.

Suggested seasoning: Freshly ground pepper, curry spices, onion, tomatoes, parsley, tarragon, chives, basil.

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