Produce & Pantry

If you enjoy making potato dishes, then consider trying to bake red potatoes. Red potatoes can be roasted, steamed, or boiled. The potatoes make an excellent side dish to a variety of meals, and...

Potatoes are tubers that grow beneath the soil and, once harvested, they store well in cool dark conditions for up to six months. New potato plants sprout from potatoes--which are full of the...

A vegetarian diet should include plenty of fruits and vegetables, a large amount of breads, cereals and potatoes, plenty of protein sources and a sparing amount of fats and sugars. Vegetarians...

Red potatoes contain trace amounts of minerals and are a rich source of vitamin C and dietary fiber. Red potatoes also contain small amounts of protein as well. The addition of spices and...

Peeling potatoes is often regarded as a tedious task. However, if you understand the proper peeling techniques and use the proper tools, peeling potatoes can be quick, easy and painless. All types...

Almost any cooked food can be frozen. The only cooked foods that don't hold up well in the freezer are soft-textured items like custards, fried or breaded things or foods made with eggs.

Almost any food can be frozen. The few foods that don't freeze well, like potatoes or meringues, tend to have a lot of water in them. This means that the water seeps out and the foods' texture is...

Potatoes are one of four major food staple crops in the world and have helped many people and cultures survive in times of famine and low income. In these tough economic times, when budgets are...

Yams are starchy tuber vegetables that grow on tropical vines. They are long and cylinder-shaped with a rough outer skin and firm, textured flesh. Yams are generally sold fresh but must be cooked...

Chanterelle mushrooms grow on the ground, not on trees or decaying wood. They are funnel-shaped and range from light yellow to bright orange. These edible mushrooms smell faintly of apricots and...

Raclette cheese is a salted cow's milk cheese, originally from Switzerland but also produced in France and Germany. It is a semi-firm cheese that can be used in many recipes; traditionally,...

A few easy steps toward storing your potatoes properly will make them last a lot longer. Prevent sprouts, green spots, and mold by following these tips each time you store potatoes. This article...

Even small town supermarkets carry a wide array of potato varieties. Some are best baked while others are ideal for mashed potatoes.

Preparing food ahead can save time. But some foods, like peeled potatoes, require a little extra care to preserve their freshness and prevent discoloration. If you take the right steps, you can...

If you live in a part of the country where potatoes are grown extensively, or if you can raise many more potatoes than you can reasonably eat before they spoil, here are some ways to preserve...

The Great Depression lasted nearly 10 years. During that time people (most people) still ate. Given the challenging current state of affairs it might be wise to revisit depression era cooking.

The potato is a wonderful, versatile vegetable that will serve you well if you treat it right. Store potatoes in a cool, dark area and they can last for a few months--sometimes up to six. In the...

Bitter melon is related to squash, watermelons and other gourds. It is green, cylindrical and sports warts, and it has a soft, white to light-green flesh, much like many varieties of cucumbers....

Potatoes are a produce item you use all year long. It can be beneficial to buy a bunch of them when they are on sale. When potatoes are not stored properly though they begin to grow eyes and...

Candy sweet potatoes for holidays

Fruits and veggies are the cornerstone of a healthy diet. Make them the centerpiece of your meals, and you'll be at lower risk of heart disease, diabetes, and many types of cancer. Many of us...

Kennebec potatoes are a premium variety of russet potatoes. Russet potatoes are the brown skinned, mealy ones that are best for baking and mashing. Kennebecs are usually big potatoes. Since these...

In just a few hundred years, potatoes have gone from a little-known South American tuber to a starchy staple for people all over the globe. You can find potatoes at every meal--hash browns for...

By themselves, potatoes are not fattening. However, most people do not eat plain baked potatoes, which consist of about 130 to 150 calories. Usually, its the ingredients people use with potatoes...

Potatoes have received a bad reputation over the years. While it is true they are high in carbohydrates, they are also high in vitamins and minerals such as vitamin C, B6, copper, potassium and...

There's always concern over potato sprouts and whether the potatoes they belong to are safe to eat following their growth. Is this myth or reality? It's a fair question, but while some may believe...

Potatoes are a staple in households worldwide. They are easy to grow, easy to store, and easy to prepare, with hundreds of uses. While potatoes will keep for a long time, eventually they will rot....

In many areas, sweet potatoes are a fall and winter treat. A favorite at the Thanksgiving dinner table, sweet potatoes can be both sweet and savory, and they are high in many nutrients, like...

My mashed potatoes never seemed to have enough flavor, so I experimented with several seasoning combinations until I got the tastiest potatoes ever.

Potatoes are a staple of the American diet. We eat these essential tubers for breakfast, lunch and dinner, and use them in soups, breads, casseroles and salads. Potatoes are inexpensive and have a...

Autumn has fallen upon us and with it comes a harvest of flavorful sweet potatoes. These tasty orange roots are not only sweet and yummy, but good for you too! Autumn also brings us Thanksgiving...

I needed a way to use up some left over baked potatoes and came up with this recipe.

Learn how to pick a potato when produce shopping at the grocery store in this free online instructional video on fruits and vegetables.

Peeling potatoes is as easy as peeling other fruits and vegetables. Most people prefer using a potato peeler to do the job but who said an ordinary kitchen knife won’t do? Follow these simple...

Smaller yams will have less stringy fibers than larger sweet potatoes. Learn about picking out yams at a grocery store or supermarket in this free video on fresh produce and vegetables.

Stay away from potatoes with any green coloration or soft spots. Learn about picking out potatoes at a grocery store or supermarket in this free video on fresh produce and vegetables.

Potatoes are one of the most versatile items you can have on hand. It's great to find them at rock bottom prices and stock up because you can do so much with them. If you don't know how to keep...

The world is warned on a daily basis that by the end of the year, food staples will be sky high in the United States, with other countries already starving due to present day high prices of...

Serve up hot, crispy, golden-brown French fries with vinegar and salt, catsup or melted cheese to put a smile on just about anyone's face. Use this double-frying method to create the perfect...

Potatoes are a mainstay in many dishes from breakfast to dinner. Proper storage and following a few tips can keep potatoes fresh in your refrigerator until you're ready to use them.

Potatoes are easy to grow, and they store well in a root cellar or even tucked into a cool corner of your basement. Because they store well, the only reason you'd really want to go to the effort...

Most people seem to be under the impression that yams and sweet potatoes are the same vegetable; they are just known by two different names in different parts of the world. That is not the case.

With such a bewildering variety of potatoes and sweet potatoes around today, how do you know what to pick?

Sweet potatoes are more perishable than other types of potatoes. So take care - don't let a bad spot spoil the whole potato!

Drying potatoes is a quick and easy way to store them for later use. Use a dehydrator, solar oven or conventional oven.