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Which potatoes are best for baking and jacket potatoes?

Posted: February 2, 2023

Check out the best potatoes for baking and indulge in our best ever jacket potato recipes for a c...
Chips in dish

Which potatoes are best for chips?

Posted: February 2, 2023

Find out from the experts at Branston which potatoes are best for chips and fries and try our top...

Which are the best potatoes for mashing?

Posted: February 2, 2023

Discover how to make the best mashed potatoes and which potatoes are best for mashing with our ex...
Roast potatoes in bowl with garlic and rosemary

Which are the best potatoes for roasting?

Posted: January 3, 2023

In the UK, we grow around 90 varieties of potatoes, but there are literally thousands of differen...

Veganuary: Plant-based recipes to give you a helping hand

Posted: January 3, 2023

With many looking to get a kick-start to the year, January is often the month that is defined by ...

Three delicious reasons why you should eat more seasonal produce

Posted: January 3, 2023

Lots of the veg we produce in the UK is grown seasonally. Read our three good reasons as to why w...

The health benefits of potatoes and 5 easy recipes

Posted: January 3, 2023

Potatoes tend to be amongst the first foods we slash when we start a new diet, but don’t let the ...

What to do with potato skins

Posted: January 3, 2023

Put down the peeler and find out how you can use spud skins to create or enhance your recipes.

5 nights of easy flexitarian recipes to try

Posted: January 3, 2023

Find out why almost one third of the UK population are enjoying a part-time meat-free diet.

9 classic comfort food recipes

Posted: January 3, 2023

With the nights drawing in and autumn in full swing, now is the perfect time to start cooking wit...

A potato for every occasion

Posted: January 3, 2023

People often ask us to explain about different types or varieties of potatoes and why they’re goo...

Easy leftover mashed potato recipe ideas

Posted: December 23, 2022

Cooking a Sunday dinner or a mid-week roast for the family can often leave you making too many sp...