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.

Sweet potatoes are delicious and healthy, but cooking them properly can be tricky. If you follow this tip, you can bring out ...

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 ...

Nick Blackmer is a librarian, fact-checker, and researcher with more than 20 years of experience in consumer-facing health and wellness content. We love to mash, roast, bake, and fry sweet potatoes, ...

Nick Blackmer is a librarian, fact-checker, and researcher with more than 20 years of experience in consumer-facing health and wellness content. Sweet potatoes are a rich source of nutrients, ...

A sweet potato farmer shares how to tell if your spuds have gone bad—and how to pick the best ones for your recipe.

Sweet Potato Soup is a creamy bowl of comfort food goodness! It’s easy to make with the savory flavors of ginger and garlic.

Discover the secret to a richer-tasting sweet potato casserole, including the best sweet potato cooking method, ways to enhance flavor, and other pro tips.