Not only are pungent white onions great for grilling and sautéeing, they can also be used as an insect repellent for your garden.
Packed with nutrients, sweet potatoes are a staple food all over the world. In the United States, they are usually made into a sweet pie for Thanksgiving Day.
The Russet Burbank potato is what Idaho is known for. This potato is commonly used at fast-food restaurants for French fries, but because of the higher sugar content, it's great for simply baking and topping off with butter.
Great for mashing or boiling, the sweet Yukon Gold potato stands up to high heat when cooking.