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 ...

Wondering how to cook potatoes? We break down which types of potatoes you should use for each cooking method and describe the best ways to cook potatoes in the oven, on the stovetop, in an air fryer ...

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 ...

Internal temperature isn’t as crucial for a potato as it is for meat, but you’ll still want a baked potato to reach around 210 degrees, the Idaho Potato Commission advises. If you want to let residual ...

To cook potatoes for mashing, wash and peel the potatoes completely, then cut them in half or quarters, depending on their size. The goal is to cut potatoes that are roughly the same size so they cook ...

The essential rule for boiling potatoes: Start them in cold water. Dropping your spuds into a pot of already boiling water ...

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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 ...