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Reinvent Classic Potato Dishes

Dec 18, 2012
Q: This one is from the Doctor himself... It's time to re-invent the classic potato dishes instead of tossing them out for untried experimentation... Agree or disagree?
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Classics Revisited - Shepherd’s Pie

Dec 14, 2012
Q: One of the recent posts was about re-visiting classics when it comes to keeping traditional potato recipes in front of guests or friends, but treating them to a little menu re-engineering ... So what have you seen done lately with that old time favorite, shepherd’s pie* ?
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Keeping a Large Number of Idaho® Potatoes Hot for 8 Hours

Dec 11, 2012
Q: I need to keep at least 500 to 1000 large Idaho baked potatoes hot for about 8 hours and still be able to serve them up. I know from past experience that I was able to keep them relatively fresh by using an ice chest. But that was only for 150 large bakers. All I have for heat are two large BBQ's. Please let me know if this is possible.
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Starting my Own Business and Selling Baked Stuffed Potatoes

Dec 7, 2012
Q: I am in the planning stages of starting a small business of selling baked stuffed potatoes at local fairs here in Massachusetts. My vision is to incorporate small concessions stands and the possibility of a food truck version all using Idaho grown potatoes  I am writing in hopes that you may have ideas or helpful information on potato distributors or equipment vendors. I have found only a few LP Baked Potato cookers and they are all manufactured and sold overseas, anything in the states?
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Unique Tailgating Ideas

Dec 5, 2012
Q: I am looking for something unique to bring to our football tailgating event that might reflect that I am from Idaho. Any suggestions?
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Baking Potatoes for a Large Group

Nov 20, 2012
Q: Our company is hosting a luncheon for about 80 volunteers.  We want to do a baked potato bar and serve hot potatoes and toppings.  The problem is we do not have an oven at work so we will need to bake the potatoes this night before the event.  I would like your suggestions on how many potatoes we each should take home to bake (12? 20? How many can fit in a standard oven?), how long that baking time should be for medium-sized potatoes, and how to keep them warm until lunch? Can potatoes be baked the night before and reheated in the morning or do they need to be baked fresh and kept warm?
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Mashed Potato Doughnuts or Donuts? Either way, here is how to make them.

Nov 13, 2012
Q: Sometimes I make mashed potato doughnuts using a recipe I found on the back of a box on instant mashed Idaho potatoes and sometimes I want to use leftover mashed potatoes. Any idea on how I can substitute one for another?
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Alternatives to Mashed Potatoes on Thanksgiving

Nov 13, 2012
Q: Have you found any alternatives to serving mashed potatoes at Thanksgiving?
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My Potatoes Turned Black

Nov 9, 2012
Q: Why did my potatoes turn black?
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Side Dishes for Fall and Winter

Nov 6, 2012
Q: What potato side dishes are hot for fall and winter?
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