Potato

Try eating just one of these picarones, doughnut-like Peruvian confections that are drenched in a fig-flavored syrup.

Hot and complex Ethiopian berbere adds a spicy kick to your average roast chicken; roasting root vegetables under the chicken turns this into a one-pan meal.

A great appetizer or an indulgent snack, these crispy little fritters are best eaten right away.

You know it’s fall when all you want to cook is a stick-to-your-ribs braise. Might we suggest these fork-tender short ribs with jammy spiced onions and fresh curry leaves?

This one-pan chicken dinner gets two times the flavor from using both the peppers and the pickling liquid in a jar of peperoncini.

Edna Lewis once said, “People should really leave grits alone.” We won’t argue with the queen, but Kia Damon’s creamy, custardy roasted sweet potato grits are proof that all rules have exceptions.

A scaled-down seafood boil you can pull off on a weeknight with nearly any quick-cooking vegetables.

Crisp on the outside, pillowy on the inside, and up for dancing with any savory flavor in your fridge or pantry. 

Chef Preeti Mistry’s Bombay Sandwich is like a “grown-up grilled cheese,” made with jammy onions, potatoes, melty Monterey Jack, tangy cheddar, and Scallion Chutney.

Canned coconut milk + bottled mustard = an exquisitely simple sauce for any flaky whitefish.

Chef Preeti Mistry’s dahi puri, filled with black chickpeas and potato hunks and drizzled with spiced yogurt and chutneys, are perfect party snacks.

This hearty vegetarian Ethopian dish from chef Fanta Prada gets its gingery, garlicky kick from awaze, a versatile hot pepper seasoning with a myriad of variations.

No flipping required for this deliciously satisfying dish of one large-format crispy potato pancake topped with dressed greens and eggs.

A creamy potato soup without the puréeing, plus a crunchy, fresh topping you'll want to scatter on everything.

Crispy, bronzed potato patties and a fiery green sauce to dip them in.

Green curry paste adds heat and lots of complex flavor to this 30-minute lentil soup.

This dish is perfect for long winter days when you want to flood the house with toasty, irresistible aromas.

Tamarind concentrate gives this chicken its sticky, glossy quality, not to mention its sweet-and-sour flavor.

Creamy, cheesy potatoes with crispy edges, tender middles, and just a whisper of heat—need we say more?

Firm yet tender veg is simply a matter of getting the quantity, time, and temperature right—and this roasted sweet potato recipe has all three.