Potato

This recipe was created by chef Ryan Hardy of the Little Nell in Aspen, Colorado. It's part of a special menu he created for Epicurious's Wine.Dine.Donate program.

A V-slicer— sold at some supermarkets and most cookware stores—makes quick work of slicing the potatoes very thinly. Serve these alongside Martinis.

Add a salad and your meal is set. Or serve small squares for an appetizer.

The combination of potatoes and cheese just can't be beat, especially here, in this rich, filling soup.

Look for malanga at Latin markets or online at melissas.com.

Sheila Jacobs and Lynn Kramer of Abreu, Cabrera, Dominican Republic, write: "We're both from the U.S., but we have lived in the Dominican Republic for about 25 years. We're friends, business partners, and neighbors, so we entertain together often. Cooking the local dishes has made us feel a part of the country."

This dish makes delicious use of the warm spices prevalent throughout island cooking. The chicken needs time to marinate, so start the recipe ahead.

Give your meals a spicy kick.

Serve these crisp roasted wedges (with their secret ingredient, a tiny bit of sugar) as a side to anything grilled or fried.

There are fluffy eggs, melting cheese, and golden hash browns in every bite of this one-dish meal. It makes a good stand-in for quiche, with potatoes acting as a crust.

Inspired by the street food in the grand plaza of Marrakech, food editor Ruth Cousineau recasts the sandwich.

Locro de papas This traditional Andean soup, warm with potatoes, milk, and cheese and bright with cumin and avocado, may be the ultimate comfort food.

For an extra special look, pick up a mix of white, red, and purple baby potatoes.

Smoked turkey drumsticks can be found in the meat section of most supermarkets. If unavailable, substitute smoked ham hocks. WHAT TO DRINK: A pale ale with a spicy finish, like Sierra Nevada.

Truffle oil and minced black truffles make this appetizer anything but kid food.

The filling: rich chunks of leftover brasato and vegetables . The topping: mashed parsnips and potatoes.