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

So many potato-based recipes start with the same step: “Boil the potatoes.” You see it time and again in recipes for mashed potatoes, potato salad, and more. But it’s not a straightforward technique.

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

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 ...

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

When the potatoes are just cool enough to handle, rub off the skins and discard. Cut the potatoes into pieces and pass ...

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