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.

While the type of potato you use may not seem very important, russet and Yukon Gold potatoes have enough differences to significantly change a recipe.

And this Slow Cooker Lipton Onion Potatoes recipe? It’s an absolute game-changer! Featuring tender red or Yukon gold potatoes infused with the classic savory notes of Lipton Onion Soup Mix, garlic, ...

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; ...

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.

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 ...

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.