• Retro hasselback potatoes have made a comeback! A hasselback potato is a variation of a baked potato and it involves cutting slices into the potato before baking. The slices create extra crispy edges, while leaving the inside of the potato soft and fluffy. I love the idea of creating hasselback potatoes using baby potatoes and serving as a snack on New Year’s Eve with a dollop of chive crème fraîche! For our favourite hasselback potato recipe click here. By Claire Ferradi, F&HE Food Editor

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