5*15*2018 - Tater Talk May 2018

Mega Chopped Salad with Shrimp and Roasted Idaho® Potatoes

Summer is here, which means an abundance of vibrant seasonal vegetables! If you’re like us and can’t resist a salad containing every color of the rainbow, then you’ll want to try our Mega Chopped Salad with Shrimp and Roasted Idaho® Potatoes. Nutrient dense ingredients - avocado, eggs, radishes, grape tomatoes, green beans, cannellini beans, olives, Idaho® potatoes, and shrimp - are tossed in a protein rich dressing made with Greek yogurt, buttermilk, pesto, Worcestershire sauce, garlic and paprika. Your taste buds will be doing their happy dance! For more summer Idaho® potato recipes visit the IPC website.

Become a Tater Team Member for a Day!

Ever wonder what it’s like to travel with a 28 foot long Idaho® potato? Well, now’s your chance to find out! The Tater Team is looking for one person to become a Tater Team member for a day. The lucky winner will receive an all expenses paid trip to one of the Big Idaho® Potato Truck events happening this summer! Sweepstakes entries are accepted from May 15, 2018 through June 15, 2018.

Enter here for your chance to win!

Idaho® Potato Gluten-Free Pound Cake

May is National Celiac Awareness Month, which means it’s the perfect time to enjoy this delectable Idaho® Potato Gluten-Free Pound Cake. It’s so soft and moist your friends will never know it’s made with gluten-free ingredients! Top it with whipped cream and fresh seasonal berries for the perfect taste of summer.

For more gluten-free Idaho® potato recipes visit the IPC website.
  

Curried Idaho® Potato Potstickers

With summer being such a busy season, no one has time to make elaborate meals. Skip take out and try Healthy Nibbles & Bits food blogger, Lisa Lin’s, Curried Idaho® Potato Potstickers. This Indian-inspired dish is made with bell peppers, onions, russet Idaho® potatoes and spiced with garlic, curry, and ginger. It’s a great nutrient-dense recipe that is quick and delicious! 

To learn how to make more Idaho® potato recipes visit the IPC YouTube page.

Ask Dr. Potato:  I'm in charge of hosting Memorial Day brunch. Any tips on how to spice up my hash brown dish?

A: Here are a few of my favorite ways to spice up your Idaho® potato hash brown dish:

• Use a colorful variety of Idaho® potatoes such as red, yellow or fingerlings.
• Use both cubed and shredded Idaho® potatoes as the foundation of the dish.
• Add protein such as sausage, bacon, eggs or ham.
• Add sautéed onions and bell peppers for an extra crunch.

For more hash brown recipe inspiration check out these dishes:

• Idaho® Potato and Trout Hash
• Cuban Pork Hash
• Dos Caminos Carnitas and Idaho® Potato Hash
• Idaho® Potato J&B Hash with Braised Beef Shortribs
• Jamie’s Crab Hash

To find more Idaho® potato tips and tricks visit the IPC website.