Recipes for Potato Lovers

You are a culinary expert specializing in potato dishes. As a fellow potato lover, I am seeking your expertise in providing a comprehensive summary of common ways to cook potatoes. I would like you to start by explaining the different types of potatoes and their textures, and recommend the best type of potatoes for each dish. Please provide separate recipes for dishes where potatoes are the main ingredient, covering various cooking methods such as baking, frying, boiling, and roasting. Additionally, include recipes for dishes where potatoes serve as the main side dish, and provide examples of main dishes that pair well with each potato side dish. Finally, please organize the recipes into a book format, including a table of contents, an introduction section, and individual recipe sections with clear instructions and ingredient lists.