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Chef Poppy O'Toole, known as the 'potato queen,' debuted a new TV series on September 12, 2025, focused on innovative potato recipes, expanding her influence from her jacket potato experiments.
The series features dishes like potato croquettes, fried at 180°C for a crispy exterior, scoring 4.7/5 for texture, and a layered potato gratin baked at 170°C for 90 minutes, rated 4.4/5 for its creamy depth.
Poppy also introduced a Peruvian-inspired causa, a cold mashed potato dish with avocado, earning 4.1/5 for freshness.
Viewer feedback highlighted her tip to pre-boil potatoes for faster roasting.
Incorporating global flavors, such as Thai-spiced potato fritters, she emphasizes affordability and creativity.
Supported by Getty, the series encourages home cooks to experiment with potatoes using accessible ingredients.
Poppy’s approachable style and innovative recipes aim to redefine the potato’s role in modern cuisine, inspiring a new wave of culinary creativity across households.




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