If you want to get technical, there are three general categories of potatoes: starchy/floury, all-purpose, and waxy. Every type of potato, whether it’s a tiny baby creamer or a big thick-skinned ...

Potatoes are a starchy staple, and for good reason. Our three experts explain why versatility is part of the potato's charm and the best ways to use each type.

Purple and sweet potatoes offer more antioxidants than white varieties, but all potatoes can be healthy when prepared right, ...

Russet Potatoes Russet potatoes are your go-to classic, from potato skins and tater tots to gratin — they're perhaps the most used thanks to their mildly earthy, sweet taste and pillowy, dry texture.

There's a whole rainbow's worth of potatoes to enjoy. And whether you prefer red, yellow or even purple potatoes, you'll get a good amount of energizing carbohydrates, gut-healthy fiber and essential ...

Innate Gen. 2 potatoes survive in a field infected with late blight disease, which caused the Irish potato famine, at Michigan State University in East Lansing, Mich. (Nico Champouret/Simplot Plant ...

Potatoes are the fourth most important crop in the world after rice, wheat, and corn—and play a crucial role in feeding the global population. However, little is known about the genetic diversity of ...