Potato

Camote is Spanish for sweet potato.

Here, sautéed polenta triangles add another dimension to a southwestern-style stew.

A dish from the Pays de Caux region in northern France, where it is called salade Cauchoise. The salad is traditionally bound with crème fraîche, but it is delicious made with mayonnaise, too. Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.

Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.

Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.

Shredded Potato Cake

Red potatoes keep their shape well — they don’t disintegrate during cooking — and they absorb the flavors around them, like the garlic and rosemary in these pizzas. The flaky white crystals of Maldon sea salt, which is hand-harvested in Maldon, England, make a beautiful garnish for these pizzas. Active time: 1 1/2 hr Start to finish: 4 hr

Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.

For this recipe you will need 3 mini-muffin pans, each containing twelve 1 3/4- by 1-inch cups. Resist the temptation to make the bites in batches because the potato mixture will discolor.

All you need to complete the meal is a simple green salad and your favorite Pinot Noir or Cabernet Sauvignon.

This recipe can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.

Using a handheld blender to puree the soup right in the pot makes it easier to prepare. If the celery root is stringy, press the soup through a strainer.

Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.

Great-tasting ingredients add up to a thoroughly satisfying meatless entrée that's perfect for a cool autumn evening.

Make the potato sourdough starter for this tender, crusty bread one day ahead.

(Savory Stuffed Pastries)