Blenders & MixersWith so many choices, it's not always easy to choose the right kind of potato for your recipe. Depending on what you're making the choice of potato can make all the difference. The most popular potato, russet, can do it all: frying, baking, roasting or mashing! Use a red (sometimes called "new") potato for a firmer, sweeter addition to soups, stews or mash. For a velvety finish to your purée, keep the skins on a white potato, which can also be used for a potato salad. And for something a little different, use purple potatoes to liven up any dish, a treat for the eyes as well as the tastebuds!