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- Originated in South America
- Hundreds of varieties
- In the nightshade family
- Fourth largest crop
- Always eaten cooked to break down the starches
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Potatoes are a starchy tuberous root, classified as a vegetable. The potato originated in Peru and Bolivia and introduced to Europe in 1700. After becoming established, it quickly became an important staple. In 1845, due to a fungal disease, the potato crops were destroyed, leading to the Great Irish Famine.
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Potatoes Questions
What is your favorite microwave recipe? 3 AnswersMy favourite recipe is my special quick tomato sauce. Ingredients: Canned chopped tomatoes (like the ones that go in the Neapolitan sauce) Finely choped onion... read more
What is your favorite potato dish? 5 AnswersMy mom's Make-Ahead Mashed Potatoes, which are so good my brother and I fight over who's going to take the leftovers home on holidays. They have sour cream, cre... read more
What makes a good German Potato Salad? 2 AnswersGerman Potato Salad :this can be made as hot salad or cold salad. ----------------------------(credit goes to the original author) According to the author ---... read more
What is your favorite Dutch Oven Potato meal? 1 AnswerI can't eat potatoes anymore, but one thing that I absolutely loved when I could was real potatoes and ham au gratin. My mom would make these from scratch. I d... read more
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Good Morning! CAFE SERVING TODAY: Roast Chicken w/mashed potatoes and gravy, mixed vegetables, tossed salad, fruit salad, bread & dessert
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Mouth watering for mashed potatoes and pumpkin pie? Learn the recipes and history behind your fav Thanksgiving dishes. http://ow.ly/DTPb
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Perfect roast potatoes #perfectxmas
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