There are three main types of potatoes to choose from at the store: starchy, waxy, and those in between (which are referred to as “all-purpose”). The trick is knowing which potato works best in which ...

Potatoes come in all shapes and sizes. Which one is best for your dish? (Photo credit: iStock/Getty Images) Although french fries and potato skins are usually high in fat and calories, the potato has ...

Using the right potato is the secret to a great potato salad and certain varieties are best for baked potatoes. It’s also crucial to choose the right type for the dish when it comes to sweet potatoes.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture has approved commercial planting of two types of potatoes that are genetically engineered to resist the pathogen that caused the Irish potato famine. The approval ...

There is a place for sweet potatoes and regular potatoes in a healthy diet. Learn about their nutritional differences and how to incorporate them into your diet.

BOISE, Idaho (AP) — Three types of potatoes genetically engineered to resist the pathogen that caused the Irish potato famine are safe for the environment and safe to eat, federal officials announced.