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 ...

A small handful of easy but important steps are the difference between boring old boiled potatoes and mind-blowingly delicious ones. It may seem like there's nothing to know about boiling potatoes, ...

Adding vinegar to the cooking water infuses potatoes with tang and prevents them from falling apart. Warm potatoes absorb dressing better, resulting in a more flavorful and creamy potato salad.