Fast Potato 'Gnocchi' Time: 30 minutes Salt and pepper to taste 1 pound potatoes, peeled 1 cup flour 3 eggs 1/4 cup olive oil 1 clove garlic, peeled and lightly crushed 1 28-ounce can chopped tomatoes Freshly grated Parmesan cheese, optional.

Yield: Four servings BRAISED POTATOES AND CARROTS 1 pound potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch pieces 12 ounces carrots, peeled and cut into 1-inch pieces 1/2 cup chicken broth, canned or homemade.

Sweet Potatoes and Apples 1 pound sweet potatoes 1 pound tart apples 1/2 cup apple cider 1/3 cup dried cranberries or dried cherries 1/8 teaspoon salt (optional).

Russian Potato Salad 1 pound tiny new potatoes 1/4 cup low-fat sour cream 1 tablespoon Dijon-style mustard 2 teaspoons cider vinegar 1 tablespoon horseradish 1 teaspoon sugar, optional 1/2 cup sliced beets, thoroughly rinsed and drained 1 small apple, unpeeled, cored and diced.

Mashed Celery Root And Potatoes Total time: 20 minutes 2 medium celery roots (about 2 pounds) 1 pound potatoes Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper to taste 2 tablespoons unsalted butter.

Potatoes and Brussels Sprouts With Oil and Vinegar 1 pound tiny new potatoes, scrubbed, not peeled 10 ounces brussels sprouts, trimmed 1 tablespoon olive oil 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar.

Potato-Celery Root Puree Total time: 30 minutes 1 pound potatoes, peeled and quartered 2 pounds celery root, peeled and cut into eighths 1 large onion 1/2 cup low-fat buttermilk 3/4 teaspoon salt Freshly ground black pepper.

Wasabi Mashed Potatoes 1 pound tiny new potatoes 1/2 cup of 2 percent milk 3 to 4 teaspoons wasabi powder 1/8 teaspoon salt Freshly ground black pepper to taste.

Mashed Potatoes With Corn And Brussels Sprouts 1 pound potatoes (Yukon Gold, if possible) 2 large cloves garlic 6 ounces brussels sprouts 1 cup frozen corn kernels Enough chives to yield 1 tablespoon chopped 1 cup nonfat buttermilk 1/8 teaspoon salt Freshly ground black pepper to taste.

Mashed Potatoes And Rutabaga 3/4 to 1 pound rutabaga, peeled and cut into 3/4-inch cubes 1 pound potatoes, peeled and cut into one-inch cubes 2 tablespoons unsalted butter 1/4 to Y cup buttermilk 1/8 teaspoon nutmeg Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste.