Potatoes are a kitchen hero, turning up in all kinds of dishes—but when it comes to mashed potatoes, they truly shine. The ...

From mashed potatoes to potato salads, most potato side dishes start with one crucial step—boiling the potatoes. It seems like a simple and straightforward task, right? If you thought that all you ...

Boil potatoes in salted water, drain well, keep them warm before mashing. Use a ricer or food mill (not a food processor!) ...

Halve the spuds before you boil. The key to boiling potatoes is to start with pieces that are similar in size so they all ...

Sweet potatoes are always pretty nutritious, but experts explain why boiling them—instead of roasting or frying—can make them ...

Sweet potatoes tend to get most of the nutritional glory, but regular potatoes (russets, fingerlings, red and Yukon Golds) ...