The humble potato. Although it’s been a staple in the human diet for millenia and has been powerful enough to play a role in wars and mass emigration, spuds are often thought of as a budget-friendly ...

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.

Potatoes are one of those ingredients that never go out of style and they’re affordable, filling, and incredibly versatile.