Learn how to boil potatoes on the stove, in a slow cooker, and in the microwave—plus how to test when they're ready to eat. Boiled potatoes require different cooking times based on their size and ...

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 get a lot of love around Thanksgiving, but these sweet spuds are a delicious and nutritious choice year-round. They're great baked or sliced and fried and make a great mash or simply ...

Medically reviewed by Aviv Joshua, MS, RDN Sweet potatoes are rich in nutrients like beta-carotene, fiber, and antioxidants that the body needs for various functions. While there are many ways to cook ...

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, ...