The holiday season is almost upon us, and once Halloween is done, Thanksgiving will be just around the corner. In the next few months, many of us will be preparing plenty of potatoes for holiday ...

Potato peels are often removed because their fibrous texture changes the consistency of potato dishes. Potato peelers are a great tool that can be used to easily remove potato skins without damaging ...

Sure, buying pre-cut sweet potatoes can save time. But you can buy whole sweet potatoes (usually for less money) and prepare them ahead of time. If you're peeling and cubing sweet potatoes in ...

Several years ago, my mother announced that we’d be having pre-prepared tubs of supermarket mashed potatoes with our Thanksgiving dinner. I gasped in shock. “But it’s Thanksgiving!” I cried. My mother ...

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

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