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Mashed Potato Doughnuts or Donuts? Either way, here is how to make them.

Nov 13, 2012
Q: Sometimes I make mashed potato doughnuts using a recipe I found on the back of a box on instant mashed Idaho potatoes and sometimes I want to use leftover mashed potatoes. Any idea on how I can substitute one for another?
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Alternatives to Mashed Potatoes on Thanksgiving

Nov 13, 2012
Q: Have you found any alternatives to serving mashed potatoes at Thanksgiving?
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My Potatoes Turned Black

Nov 9, 2012
Q: Why did my potatoes turn black?
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Side Dishes for Fall and Winter

Nov 6, 2012
Q: What potato side dishes are hot for fall and winter?
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Size Spread of Idaho Potatoes

Nov 2, 2012
Q: With the new crop now being harvested we were wondering what the “sweet spot” or size spread is of typical Idaho potato russets when it comes to carton counts or ounces?
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How to Amp Up Your Mashed Potatoes

Oct 19, 2012
Q: Nearly every entree at my restaurant is paired with mashed potatoes. They are made fresh from Idaho® Russet potatoes and are very popular, but is there a way I can amp up this comfort food side?
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Starting a French Fry Restaurant

Oct 16, 2012
Q: What kind of equipment do I need to start a small French fry restaurant?
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Cooking Potatoes in a Slow Cooker

Oct 9, 2012
Q: I just went to the farmers market locally and picked up some vegetables to cook in my slow cooker. Do you have any ideas that might include Idaho® potatoes?
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Fixing a Healthy Potato

Oct 5, 2012
Q: I'm on a diet, but I don't want to cut out carbs. How should I fix a potato that's healthy and nutritious for me to eat?
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Harvesting Potatoes

Oct 2, 2012
Q: When I told someone from Idaho that I thought potatoes were continually being planted and harvested all year long, he laughed at me. Isn’t that true?
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