Poppy Cooks: The Potato Book - by Poppy O'Toole (Hardcover)

Book Synopsis

You asked, and she delivered--this is Poppy Cooks' all-potato cookbook. Whether you like them fried, baked, mashed, or roasted, TikTok's High Priestess of the Potato gives you the ultimate potato book.

The spud--the humblest of ingredients--can be made into more than just mashed potatoes (but if it is mash, make it the best mashed potatoes ever), and in this book Poppy O'Toole celebrates the range and variety from just this one mighty ingredient. In these pages, Poppy gives you all the tools you need to achieve the perfect potatoes every time--whether it's a trusted roasted potato, a melt-in-the-mouth fondant, moreish fries and wedges or the perfect bake. Poppy includes all the most-loved potato dishes alongside mouth-watering international classics (think latkes, dauphinoise and patatas bravas), and even some old-school favourites (hello, potato smiles), not to mention a whole chapter dedicated to her sensational 15-hour potatoes.

Across 101 recipes, Poppy shares her top tips and tricks for cooking with different methods and flavours to give you THE book you need to raise your spud game and cook like the Potato Queen herself.

Review Quotes

"Not simply a social media sensation but, heartwarmingly, the actual, real thing... She is the High Priestess of The Potato." ― Nigella Lawson

"More fabulous recipes from The Potato Queen? Yeah, I'm here for that!" ― Gok Wan

"Poppy has taken us on a potato culinary journey, from classic, to fun, to funky. Potato Genius - I love it." ― Rosemary Shrager

"My jaw dropped when I opened this book - all I want to cook and eat now is potatoes. I am obsessed." ― Nathan Anthony, Bored of Lunch

"Buy this brilliant book - it's a one-way ticket to Potato Paradise." ― Olly Smith

"Poppy (s)mashes it with the book we've all been waiting for! Incredible recipes served up with her infectious enthusiasm and love of life (and potatoes!)" ― Helen McGinn

"A culinary adventure that's as delightful as it is delicious and fun. a downpour of potato goodness." ― Tony Singh

"A joyful and playful potato extravaganza bursting with recipes for foodies and cooks at all skill levels." ― Shelina Permalloo

"The book we've all been waiting for! Endless joy and carb-loaded satisfaction." ― Sally Abé

"Poppy deserves to be both knighted and locked up for services to potatoes. She's a genius." ― Dermot O'Leary

"A wonderfully creative book packed with delicious recipes that elevate the humble spud!" ― Matt Tebbutt

"The recipes are phenomenal." ― Juliet Sear

"The ultimate love letter to spuds." ― April Jackson

"What Poppy Cooks doesn't know about potatoes isn't worth knowing! This book will transform the way you do your spuds. Finally, a chip I'd love to have on my shoulder. but would obviously much prefer on my plate." ― Tom Allen

"Clever, funny, beyond tasty and something for everyone! Simply gorgeous." ― Candice Brown

"FINALLY, the perfect way to satisfy all our carb cravings!!" ― Jamie, Sorted Food

About the Author

Michelin-trained internet sensation Poppy O'Toole created her social media profile, Poppy Cooks, after losing her kitchen job during the pandemic. Known for creating easy-to-follow recipe tutorials, Poppy currently has over 4M followers on TikTok.

Following almost a decade in professional kitchens, Poppy launched her debut cookbook The Food You Need in 2021, which received praise from the likes of Nigella Lawson, Rukmini Iyer and the Daily Mail, who called her the "millennials answer to Delia Smith". Poppy has been featured across British media like The Times ("The poster girl for TikTok cooks"), The Telegraph ("A first class enabler"), Daily Mail, Observer and Guardian ("one of the ascendant stars of TikTok"). She's appeared on Saturday Kitchen and is the co-host of BBC Three's Young MasterChef.