out of this world potatoes #4 - irish potato casserole

oh. my goodness. gracious. How can this be anything but splendid? I'm all for corned beef & cabbage, but the traditional boiled version is just getting too dull to me. I'm over it. Or perhaps my mom's just much better at making it than I am. Either way, I'm finally excited for the upcoming fare, because these potatoes will MAKE the dish! I just know it. Happy St. Patty's Day!

out of this world potatoes #3 - crispy rosemary

When I prepare these for my MIL, she starts making remarks about how she doesn't know how I can do things like this in the kitchen - such magic! Mr. Improv gets his knack for exaggeration from her. But these really will impress even those among you who aren't so fond of potatoes - the key is small cubes and generous amounts of oil and butter. Not the healthiest, you say? Uh-huh. Enjoy!

out of this world potatoes #2 - sneaky potatoes

Ok, so potatoes are starchy and don't offer that much nutrition. But they really are a good side dish. Just not the best way to get those complex carbs into our diet. A solution, even for the picky eater? Sneak in a sweet potato. They're loaded with all kinds of good stuff, but they cook up the same as baking potatoes & have a subtle enough flavor that with a bit of seasoning, it's hard to tell these aren't just pure mashed potatoes.

out of this world potatoes #1 - garlic mashed

Potatoes are cheap, easy to find year-round, filling, and incredibly versatile. For the next five Fridays, enjoy a new way to make these staple side dishes. First up: garlic mashed potatoes.