Potato cooking guides & ideas

Whether you're looking for the crispiest roasties, the fluffiest mash, or a quick-fix side dish, you've come to the right place. The humble potato is arguably the most versatile ingredient in your kitchen, and we've gathered all our top potato ideas and cooking guides here in one spot. Dive into our collection of cooking guides and recipe round-ups, and turn that simple spud into the star of your next meal!

The best potato recipes for Christmas - amazing hasselback potatoes in an oven tray

Christmas potato recipes

Discover Jamie’s best potato recipes – perfect for Christmas Day and beyond.

How to use up leftover mashed potato

Not sure what to do with leftover mashed potato? From simple potato cakes to a one-pot sausage casserole, here are our 8 leftover mashed potato recipes.

4 easy ways to use Jersey Royal potatoes

Celebrate the start of new potato season with our easy recipes for Jersey Royal potatoes. From simple potato salads to summery sides, we’ve got you covered.

Jacket potatoes laid out on a baking tray

4 brilliant jacket potato fillings

Caramelised onion, rainbow 'slaw, homemade baked beans... These are four of our favourite, fabulous filling ideas!

7 perfect potato salad recipes

You can’t beat a good potato salad – serve it with grilled fish, meat, or as part of a big al fresco spread. Here are some of our favourite recipes.

15 humble potato recipes

From punchy salads and spicy curries, we’ve pulled together 15 delicious potato recipes that make the most of this versatile veg

8 quick & easy gnocchi recipes

Try these eight brilliant gnocchi recipes for a quick, delicious dinner that's wholesome and hearty. The whole family are bound to love it.

New potato recipes with salmon and green veg and pesto

Brilliant new potato recipes

A collection of the best new potato recipes from Jamie Oliver. Although they're delicious simply steamed with a little butter, we've got some even tastier ideas.

polish potato pancakes with herbs on top

Bonfire Night: Polish potato pancakes

This potato pancake recipe is a great one to have up your sleeve. They can be wrapped in foil and kept warm – perfect for cold hands on Bonfire Night!

Slow-cooker German potato soup (kartoffelsuppe)

Stockpots and slow-cookers are my kitchen vessels of choice in winter, and this German potato soup is a perfect healthy warming recipe.

Healthy sweet potato tacos with black beans and coriander

Why sweet potato is healthy

Unlike potatoes, healthy sweet potatoes count towards our five-a-day, and are a source of four essential micronutrients.

How to make sweet potato fries

Sweet potatoes are a non-starchy carb, so count towards our 5-a-day tally, plus they contain vitamin C. Here, we show you how to make sweet potato fries

loaded potato skins with a variety of toppings

Loaded potato skins, 4 incredible ways

Crispy potato skins packed with a naughty cheesy filling are a classic, super-easy to prepare and can be scaled up or down depending on who you’re feeding.

rost potatoes in a bowl with sage and orange

How to make roast potatoes with sage & orange

Perfect roast potatoes are so easy to make, and are key to any comforting roast dinner. Have a go at our simple step-by-step guide to cracking roasties.

How to make the perfect mashed potatoes

There are few things more delicious, comforting or simple to make than a great dollop of buttery, smooth mashed potatoes!

Healthy family meals - baked sweet potato with lettuce and beetroot shredded on top

Best sweet potato recipes

The best sweet potato recipes from Jamie Oliver and friends, including a brilliant microwave curry, the tastiest chilli, muffins and more.

a plate filled with roast potatoes - spuds

Delicious spuds and side dishes perfect for Christmas

Nailing your roast potatoes, red cabbage or stuffing is a brilliant way to really elevate your Christmas dinner – we've got all the spuds and sides you need

5 healthy recipes with sweet potato

Sweet potato is a hero of healthy cooking, packed full of good things and delicious to boot! And there are so many different ways to enjoy this vibrant veg.

hasselback roast potato recipes with herbs and cheese

8 best ways to cook roast potatoes

Crispy and fluffy, roasties are the stars of the Sunday lunch show! Check out our best roast potato recipes to impress at your next family meal.

The nation’s favourite potato: crispy roasties!

The UK’s favourite potato has been crowned! And it’s a classic…

Air fryer jacket potato with beans and cheese

How to cook a jacket potato in an air fryer

Want to know how to bake a potato in the air fryer? It’s so easy with our guide, plus check out our tasty topping ideas for your next jacket potato.

Jacket potatoes with a pot of homemade beans and broccoli

For the love of… jacket potatoes

Here’s how to make the perfect crispy-skinned, fluffy jacket potato in the oven or air fryer, and our favourite classic and more creative fillings.

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Crispy roast potatoes on a platter with rosemary and garlic

More potato recipes

Dive into our full collection of potato recipes for countless easy and delicious ways to get your fix!