Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. The microwave is subjected to no small amount of disrespect in the kitchen; it’s shunted to the side as a tool of the lazy or ...

Whether you're short on time or don't have a working oven, making a baked potato in the microwave can provide a great alternative. While you may sacrifice the crispy skin you get in the oven, you'll ...

Claire is Lifehacker's Senior Food Editor. She has a B.S. in chemistry, a decade of food journalism experience, and a deep love for mayonnaise and MSG. Mashed potatoes are as involved as you want them ...

I eat potatoes year-round. There's almost nothing they can't do. Breakfast? Hash browns. Lunch? Fries. Dinner? The possibilities are endless. They can even do dessert, if you're so inclined. As we ...

Whether you're planning to serve sweet potatoes as a side dish or use mashed sweet potato to add body to soup or baked goods, the bright orange vegetable needs to be cooked until tender. The oven is a ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Although potato salad is always a crowd favorite, especially for 4th of July, boiling and draining the spuds can be a hassle.