Versatile, delicious, and multifarious, potatoes are a wonder crop. Knowing how to prepare them is a core culinary skill.

Did you know that when you are devouring your potato salad and mashed potatoes at Thanksgiving dinner, you are eating two different types of potatoes? There are waxy potatoes, and then there are ...

Learn the best way to bake a potato for perfectly fluffy insides and crispy skins, with tips and tricks to get it right every ...

There are few chefs more qualified to lend advice about mashed potatoes than RJ Harvey. Harvey is a registered dietitian and the culinary director of Potatoes USA. He's also a Johnson & Wales-trained ...

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Reduce heat, adjusting as needed to maintain a simmer; cook potatoes until they offer no resistance when pierced with a fork ...

Making baked potatoes in the microwave instead of the oven can save you 30 minutes or more. One potato takes 10 to 14 minutes in the microwave — add two minutes per additional potato. You won't get ...

Learning how to cook sweet potato is not hard, and you'll never look back once you know! If you think sweet potatoes are just like potatoes but orange, you are very mistaken, my friend. Sweet potatoes ...

It’s hard to beat potato salad. It’s hearty, comforting and pairs perfectly with burgers, chicken and other great grilled recipes. But it can be hard to get the consistency of potatoes just right when ...