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.

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 ...

Get your mashed potatoes just right with these boiling tips. Potatoes are a kitchen hero, turning up in all kinds of dishes—but when it comes to mashed potatoes, they truly shine. The key to perfect ...