When making potato salad, stick to the firmer, less-starchy potatoes like red potatoes or Yukon Gold. Starchier potatoes don't hold their shape, so they aren't a good option for salads.

With their thin skins, yellow potatoes don’t have the same earthiness as Russets. Yet, while the taste of Russets’ skin is ...

I'm picky about my apples (Fujis are my favorite because they are so crispy), but I've always been indiscriminate about potatoes for my entire grocery-buying life. I know the difference between a ...

Using my favorite baking method for potatoes from Olivia Roszkowski, chef-instructor at the Institute of Culinary Education, I compared baked russet, Yukon gold, red, and sweet potatoes.. The ...

1 ½ to 2 pounds of small red or gold potatoes, washed and patted dry; ½ cup plus 1 tablespoon of grated Parmesan cheese, divided; 1 ½ tablespoons Italian herb seasoning; ...

Waxy potatoes, such as peewee potatoes, fingerlings, and red potatoes, hold their shape when boiled, making them great for roasting or tossing into a potato salad—not so much for mash, where ...

Today's Red, White and Blue Potato Salad gets its name from redskin potatoes, white Yukon gold potatoes and bluish-purple potatoes. For a bit more color, we’ve added some fresh red bell pepper.

Place potatoes and salt in a large saucepan; fill with cold tap water to cover by 2 inches. Bring to a boil over high. As soon as water starts to boil, gently lower eggs into water and cook for 10 ...

Knowing the subtle differences between russets vs. red vs. Yukon Gold potatoes can help you become a better cook. Related: How to Make Perfect Mashed Potatoes Every Time.

1 ½ to 2 pounds of small red or gold potatoes, washed and patted dry; ½ cup plus 1 tablespoon of grated Parmesan cheese, divided; 1 ½ tablespoons Italian herb seasoning; ...