The humble sweet potato is both delicious and nutritious. It’s also not actually a potato at all. Harold McGee wrote in “On Food And Cooking” that the root vegetable native to northern South America ...

Who doesn’t love a good tuber, whether it’s the sweetness of baked sweet potatoes or the crispy-hot goodness of French fries? We asked experts for their tips on how to grow them. Some gardeners plant ...

Typical varieties of sweet potatoes require lots of space for their vines, but there are some varieties you can grow indoors if you're in a cooler climate.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Plus learn which type is best for making mashed potatoes, french fries and more. Potatoes are the hearty and reliable backbone of ...

How to figure out the best type of potato for your recipe Learn about russet, Yukon Gold and red potatoes and the best ways to cook each one in this simple guide.

Most vegetables mature before your very eyes. Potatoes are different because they grow beneath the surface of the soil. So, how do you know when potatoes are ready to harvest? There are some cues to ...

Alongside a roasted turkey and stuffing, a traditional Thanksgiving meal usually includes sweet potatoes glazed with butter and brown sugar and topped with toasted mini marshmallows. While most sweet ...