Why Twice-Baked Potatoes Are Better Than Mashed
Photo: Amanda Blum Mashed potatoes are literal clouds of happiness. The potato, the butter, the cream, the salt. It’s like everything perfect in this world, in one fluffy form. A…
Instant Mashed Potatoes Make the Most Flavorful Casserole Crust
At this point, it might not surprise you to know that I love a good casserole. A lineup of my favorite ingredients amassed into a sliceable savory cake of sorts–what’s…
When You Can Save Partially Spoiled Produce (and When to Throw It Away)
If there’s one thing we can all agree on in these divisive times, it’s that food prices are too damn high. As long as you’re in the segment of the…
How to Prep Potatoes Ahead of Time Without Any Browning
I have never worked in a professional kitchen, but I have had relations with several people who have, and I’ve enjoyed a few brief glimpses into that world. These glimpses…
These Salt-Crusted Potatoes Are a Salt Fiend’s Dream
Photo: Claire Lower Much like myself, potatoes are capable of taking on a lot of salt. The sharp salinity is quickly tempered by the creamy, slightly bitter potato flesh for…
Can We Stop Saying Potatoes Are Unhealthy?
Photo: nelea33 (Shutterstock) Potatoes have been saddled with a reputation of being “unhealthy,” and it’s unfair. The potato is just a lump of mostly starch (and a surprising amount of…
Your Next Baked Potato Should Be a Yukon, Not a Russet
Photo: Claire Lower If you ordered a “baked potato” at a restaurant and were served a Yukon Gold, you’d probably be a little confused. Baked potatoes—“jacket potatoes” in the UK—are…
Why You Should Slice the Potatoes for Your Next Mash
There are a lot of ways to prepare mashed potatoes, and almost all of them are valid (even, or especially, the microwave method). Most mashed potato recipes start the same…
These Mini Baked Potatoes Are Party Potatoes
Photo: Allie Chanthorn Reinmann Sliders, cupcakes, petite quiche, and pigs ‘n blankets have something in common: They were all mad ideas, miniaturized food favorites that quickly became the greatest party…
17 Thanksgiving Hacks That Will Make Your Holiday Better
Photo: Claire Lower Thanksgiving is a big deal to me. Every year, towards the end of October—for almost six years now—my thoughts turn to turkey and all its accompanying sides.…