A mountain of skinny, crispy fries adds drama to the plate. Unlike thick-cut fries, which are traditionally fried twice, shoestrings are fried only once.

Salad in blossom: Nasturtium petals, the color of the ever-present Scandinavian sun, top off a mix of tender greens and roasted potatoes and beets.

You and your guests will be utterly charmed when you see how easily mashed potatoes can be transformed into a gaggle of ghosts.

At first glance, your guests will think this is creamed spinach. One bite and they’ll be thrilled to find it’s much more exciting than that.

Sweet potatoes are naturally sweet enough when caramelized in the oven, so we eschewed brown sugar and “savorized” them instead with garlic oil.

The heat of horseradish plays up the turnips’ and potatoes’ earthy qualities, and a topping of toasted bread crumbs lends a delightful crunch.

Get the irresistible flavor of samosas without all the frying.

This recipe alone is reason enough to grab your tote bag and head to the farmers market. Blackberry Farm dresses up the dish with parmesan foam and a drizzle of aged balsamic vinegar, but the ingredients stand...