How to Use potato in a Sentence

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• She's growing carrots and potatoes in her garden this year.
• Remove the pan from the heat and lightly mash the potatoes.
  — Christopher Kimball, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 Sep. 2023
• Each bear cub was the size of a potato and their eyes were still closed.
  — Stephanie Gallman Jordan, Southern Living, 29 Feb. 2024
• In a small bowl, mix potatoes, onions, salt and egg white.
  — Dana Bowen / Photography By Landon Speers For The Wall Street Journal , WSJ, 13 Dec. 2023
• During the 1500s, the Spanish brought the potato over to Europe.
  — Elizabeth Gamillo, Discover Magazine, 15 Nov. 2023
• The potato soup was the star—creamy, warm, and delicious.
  — Harrison Pierce, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 Oct. 2023
• My potato plants emerged from the soil and quickly gnarled.
  — Michael Deeds, Idaho Statesman, 25 Jan. 2024
• Mash the beans: Use a potato masher to mash some of the beans, which releases the starch.
  — Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 21 Sep. 2023
• On New Year’s Eve, instead of a ball drop, Boise has a potato drop.
  — Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 21 Sep. 2023
• Read on to learn how to freeze mashed potatoes for later.
  — Katlyn Moncada, Better Homes & Gardens, 31 Aug. 2023
• The potatoes can be cooked a day or two ahead, freeing you for the day-of holiday tasks.
  — Washington Post Staff, Washington Post, 8 Nov. 2023
• The resultant sauce was rich and deep, the same kind of magic that’s in a bowl of Scott’s braised green beans and potatoes.
  — Eric Kim, New York Times, 18 Oct. 2023
• Frozen Tater Tots: This fan-favorite potato covers the top of the casserole.
  — Southern Living Test Kitchen, Southern Living, 7 July 2023
• Use a potato fork or shovel to loosen soil all around the clump, working at least 1 foot away from the main stem.
  — Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 July 2023
• Place each potato on the base of the egg slicer and gently press down to slice into thin, uniform pieces.
  — Maryal Miller Carter, USA TODAY, 25 July 2023
• Make this easy Easter side dish with frozen diced potatoes, cheese, sour cream, and corn flakes.
  — Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Feb. 2024
• The dignitaries and stars dined on shrimp, squab, wild rice, Parisian potatoes and peas with pearl onions.
  — Pat Saperstein, Variety, 16 Oct. 2023
• Combine panko crumbs and potato starch in a shallow bowl.
  — Andrea Weigl, Charlotte Observer, 31 Jan. 2024
• Soups for a week, smoothies for a week, mashed potatoes, oatmeal.
  — Jessica Radloff, Glamour, 15 June 2023
• Add broth and potatoes: Stir in chicken broth and potatoes, and bring to boil over medium-high.
  — Southern Living Test Kitchen, Southern Living, 1 Dec. 2023
• Maybe this year’s turkey was a smidge too dry, the mashed potatoes just a little bit runny.
  — Li Goldstein, Bon Appétit, 18 Nov. 2023
• While the meat is baking, peel potatoes and place in a medium-sized, microwave-safe bowl.
  — Bethany Thayer, Detroit Free Press, 13 Jan. 2024
• Slice potatoes: Drain sweet potatoes, and transfer to a platter to cool.
  — Nancie McDermott, Southern Living, 8 Nov. 2023
• Plain boiled or baked potatoes are safest, experts say.
  — Melissa Rudy, Fox News, 25 Nov. 2023
• The tomato changed Italian cuisine, and the potato changed Irish cuisine.
  — Megan Zhang, Saveur, 22 Nov. 2023
• The potatoes are soaked overnight, double-cooked and served as a golden heap that soak up more pleasure when pressed into the juices on the plate.
  — Tom Sietsema, Washington Post, 7 July 2023
• The deer was commonly seen feeding in a potato field by locals, and the nickname stuck.
  — Josh Honeycutt, Outdoor Life, 27 Mar. 2024
• Stews with chunks of potatoes should also be avoided (potatoes tend to get mealy when frozen and thawed).
  — Bhg Test Kitchen, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Aug. 2023
• In our opinion, potato skins are a great way to get any party started.
  — Marissa Wu, Southern Living, 18 Oct. 2023
• People have to shell out for flu and cough medicine, leaving less money for potatoes.
  — Roxana Popescu, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 Jan. 2024

Last Updated: 6 May 2024