More than a dozen mouth-watering Idaho potato recipes created with several Idaho potato varieties -- from soups and French fries, to casseroles and cakes, they're all going to make you happy, and to celebrate Dr. Potato! 
Today I'm celebrating Don Odiorne (AKA Dr. Potato)! It's his birthday, and I can't very well let it go by without sharing delicious recipes created from Idaho potatoes!
I met Don Odiorne -- VP-Food Service for the Idaho Potato Commission -- about five years ago. Soon after, he brought me on board with other food bloggers, who I'm proud to be in the company of, to work with the Idaho Potato Commission.
Not only do I love cooking and creating with Idaho potatoes, but I'm grateful that Cooking On The Weekends has been greatly enhanced by this collaboration
And Don also happens to be one of the most kind, warm people you'd ever want to meet. Wishing you a very happy birthday Don! And many, many more!
Now, let's eat!
18 Idaho Potato Recipes
1. Bacon Basil Hasselback Dutch Yellow Potatoes
2. Rosemary-Apple Potatoes, Pavé Style
3. Rustic Garlic Confit Mashed Potatoes
4. Spicy Pepper Jack Potato Pancakes
5. Roasted Poblano Yukon Gold Potato Soup
6. Garlic-Onion Crispy Fingerling Potatoes
7. Herbs de Provence Potato Asiago Muffins
9. Individual Salted Spiced Caramel Potato Cake {Gluten-Free}
10. Smoky Chipotle Parmesan French Fries
11. Breakfast Bacon and Eggs Smashed Potato Pizza
12. Sweet and Savory Cheddar Potato Bites
13. Smoky Spanish Smashed Potato Casserole
14. How to Make Perfect Crispy Oven French Fries
15. Coconut Curried Smashed Potato Stew
16. Roasted Ancho Chile Potatoes
18. Garlic Herb Smashed Potatoes
20. Smoky Potato Pickled Tomato Bites
And here are a handful more potato recipes that I wrote for the Idaho Potato Commission.
Enjoy all of these delicious Idaho potato recipes. And thank you Dr. Potato, for giving me an excuse to share them!
Dorothy at Shockingly Delicious
Spudtastic!
valentina
Thank you, Dorothy! 😀
Willow | Will Cook For Friends
Mmmmmm now I want POTATO EVERYTHING! Hahaha. Those Chipotle Parmesan Fries especially are calling my name. I feel like potatoes are so underrated... nice to see a list proving otherwise! 🙂
(P.S. Happy Birthday Don! What an awesome tribute!)
valentina
Thanks so much! Yes, we must all cook more with potatoes! 😀
Allison - Celebrating Sweets
Great round up! I want one of everything, I love potatoes!
valentina
Thanks so much, Allison! Hope you try some of them!
Jenni
So many awesome recipes for a potato!
valentina
One of the most versatile foods on earth! 🙂
holli butterfield
This is a wonderful collection of awesomeness!
valentina
Why thank you!
Just Jo
What a great round up of potato recipes. I must say, I'm sold at the french fry stage alone lol 😉
valentina
Yes, I never met a person who doesn't love a good French fry! 😉
Amy Nickoloff
The Hasselbacks--what a great idea with the holidays approaching. Thank you, Valentina! Great recipes as always.
valentina
Thanks so much, Amy! Yes, I love those tiny bites of deliciousness. Delightful for the holiday season. Enjoy! 🙂
Deb|EastofEdenCooking
That opening photo of the french fries got my undivided attention! So many recipes....so little time!
valentina
Thank you, Deb! Totally agree -- there's never enough time to cook everything we want. Enjoy. 🙂 xo
Nechama
Wow! What an assortment for the next several (Shabbos) menus. I love potatoes, and most of these will be delightful to make. Thank you so much for doing a tremendous variety.
valentina
Thank you so much for checking out my recipes. Hope you enjoy them and have a lovely weekend. 🙂
David
You are so creative with potatoes - l really need to make some of these! My favorite - and me that I did make - is the smashed potato breakfast pizza. So good, and so hearty - I made it for friends before we went hiking!
valentina
I can't tell you how much I love that you made that pizza. Makes me SO happy. Thank you! 😀 XO