Taste the summer! 3 potato recipes with a clever twist give 'boring' spuds a makeover

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When it comes to cooking a hearty meal, potatoes are known to be a versatile ingredient. With their fluffy insides and buttery melt in the mouth texture, the humble spud can go the distance in terms of providing the perfect base for a variety of meals.

And now that summer is upon us, Cornish new potato season is here making for the ideal seasonal treat. Known for their sweet and delicate flavour, Cornish new potatoes work well in a range of dishes and are sure to go down a storm when dinner is served.

From Mexican jacket potatoes to Thai beef salad, here are three tempting recipes you’ll want to enjoy this weekend… Loaded Mexican Cornish new potato jackets Serves 2 Ingredients 12 Cornish new potatoes A drizzle of olive oil 1 pepper (red or green) cut into small pieces 1 large clove of garlic 1 red chilli 400g tin cooked black beans 1 tsp chipotle paste 1 tsp smoked paprika ½ tsp ground coriander 2 tsp tomato purée Water Salt and pepper A handful of grated cheddar cheese 2 tbsp sour cream A handful of fresh coriander, chopped Method Pre-heat the oven to 180˚C/160˚C fan/gas mark 4.

Place the Cornish new potatoes on a baking tray and cook in the oven for 25-30 minutes. In a small saucepan lightly fry the pepper, garlic and half of the red chilli in the olive oil.