Winter is descending on Australia and there is no better way to take the edge off the cool change than with a hearty serving of spuds. Here are five of our favourite recipes to spice up your dinner table.

Unbelievably Easy potato Soup by Tablespoon

Who doesn’t love an easy win in the kitchen? Keep it simple with this low-effort, high-impact soup recipe. Not only is it creamy and comforting, but it’s also easily customisable so you can give or take depending on your personal taste. Oh, and did we mention you’ll only have a single pot to clean at the end?

Lamb and potato hotpot by Matt Moran for Delicious

Matt Moran can do no wrong when it comes to meat and vegetables. Here, he combines the two with individual lamb hot pots that are guaranteed to impress your guests. Pair with a bottle of Grenache (or two, we won’t judge) for the ultimate dinner party success.

Triple cheese and bacon Dauphinoise by Chelsea Collins for BBC Good Food

Potato, cheese and bacon? That’s a fail-safe combination for the ages. This cheesy, creamy, oh-so-indulgent dauphinoise from BBC Good Food is a guilty pleasure won’t last long enough for leftovers.

Paprika Hassleback Potatoes by Taste
Give the Sunday roast a special twist with a side of this Swedish-style baked potato. Easy to make and impressive to look at, they’ve got a nice crunchy exterior and a perfectly soft inside.

Potato, parsnip, spice by River Cottage

This spicy spud dish is great as a snack, a side dish or on a tapas-style spread and is a great way to mix things up. Add a dollop of yoghurt and some mango chutney and you’ll leave yourself wondering why you didn’t apply for Masterchef.

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