From velvety mash to roast potatoes, right up to fries, potatoes have won over dinner tables all around the world. But cooking them perfectly is not quite so simple!

Here are 6 golden rules for cooking our potatoes to perfection and always getting amazing results. Follow these tips to prepare our varieties as best as possible, from Monique to Melrose, from Twister to new potatoes, right up to the Levante variety.

1. Choose the right variety
Every potato variety has its own specific qualities and should be chosen based on the dish. Potatoes rich in starch, such as the Melrose variety, are perfect for mash and gnocchi. Firm or semi-firm potatoes, such as the Monique or Nostling varieties, are ideal boiled or baked thanks to their compact texture. Finally, new potatoes, rich in water, are great for salads or pan-cooked.
2. Always remember to wash and soak them
Potatoes contain starch, but when there’s too much, it can spoil their crispiness and even cooking. After cutting them, submerging them in cold water for at least 30 minutes helps get rid of some of the starch and make perfect roasties and fries.
3. Pay attention to the details when cooking in water
To boil potatoes without ruining them, put them in cold water and gradually bring them to the boil. This ensures even cooking from outside to inside. Only adding salt halfway through cooking stops the skin from hardening and the inside from becoming bland.
4. The magic of double cooking
If you want potatoes that are crispy on the outside and soft on the inside, try cooking them twice. For example, for perfect fries, boil them quickly in water or steam them before frying. For roast potatoes, blanch them for a few minutes and then put them in a very hot oven: the result will be irresistible!

5. Enrich your recipes with spices and condiments

Butter, extra virgin olive oil, herbs and spices are essential for bringing out the flavour of potatoes. A trick? Rub the potatoes with oil and flavourings before cooking to help the flavours sink in better. If you’re cooking them in the oven, turn them several times to get an even golden brown coating. By following these 5 golden rules, your potatoes will become the best part of every meal. All that’s left to do now is to get cooking and experiment! What’s your favourite recipe with potatoes? Tell us in the comments!

6. Use your creativity and imagination

We know that, when cooking, creativity and imagination are the key ingredient for tackling every recipe. It’s important to follow the recommendations of industry experts, to trust their advice and to follow all the various stages step by step to make delicious dishes. But never forget that, alongside creativity, the quality of the ingredients can make the difference!