Potato: Baked, Mashed, Roast, Fried: Over 100 Recipes Celebrating Potatoes, James Martin Book

Discover "Potato: Baked, Mashed, Roast, Fried - Over 100 Recipes Celebrating Potatoes" — a beautifully illustrated hardcover cookbook for home cooks, food lovers, and anyone who believes the humble spud deserves star billing. Perfect for parents planning family dinners, teachers seeking recipe inspiration for home economics, or gift buyers hunting a thoughtful cookbook, this book brings over 130 imaginative and reliable potato recipes to your kitchen.

What’s inside

James Martin presents a wide-ranging collection that elevates potatoes from pantry staple to culinary hero. You’ll find everything from show-stopping techniques like Pomme soufflé to the art of achieving perfectly smooth mashed potatoes. This cookbook blends home-style favorites and chef-level classics — think Tex-Mex barbecued filled skins, Potato, sausage and sage tray bake, Potato pancakes, Pork chops with mustard Mac, Classic game chips, and Pommes Anna.

Product details

• Title in this Set: Potato: Baked, Mashed, Roast, Fried - Over 100 Recipes Celebrating Potatoes By James Martin
• Condition: BRAND NEW
• Format: Hardcover
• ISBN: 9781787139657

Why this cookbook stands out

This is more than a cookbook — it’s a potato bible for every skill level. It includes:

• Practical techniques for everyday cooking and entertaining, from roasting to frying and everything in between.
• A mix of comforting home-cooked dishes and refined recipes inspired by restaurant kitchens.
• Creative uses for different potato varieties so you learn which types give the best results for mash, roast, chip or gratin.
• Clear, trustworthy recipes that fit family dinners, dinner parties, and seasonal menus.

Benefits at a glance

• Over 130 recipes and techniques to expand your culinary repertoire.
• Hardcover edition makes it a durable cookbook and attractive gift set option.
• Great for family meals, classroom demonstrations, or as a timeless keepsake for new cooks.
• Includes both simple weeknight recipes and impressive dishes for special occasions.

About the author: James Martin (19 October 1933 – 24 June 2013) was an English information technology consultant and author known for his work in systems design and software development methodology. While best known for his contributions to IT engineering, this edition showcases a collection that highlights a love for practical, well-crafted instruction — trusted by readers who appreciate depth and clarity.

Whether you’re assembling a bookshelf of bestselling cookbooks, looking for the perfect boxed set for a food-loving friend, or simply want to master potatoes in every form, this paperback—sorry, hardcover—edition is a must-have. It’s ideal for bedtime browsing, weekend cooking projects, and creating memorable family meals. Add this potato cookbook to your kitchen and turn everyday ingredients into unforgettable dishes.