Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Potatoes come in different types, waxy or floury, the starch content of which matters depending on which kind of recipe you have.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. The most iconic starchy potato is the Russet. Other types you'll see at the grocery store include Idaho and red potatoes. Pro tip: ...

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 ...

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. By using both waxy potatoes and something ...

Yellow potato varieties are a culinary secret weapon, and understanding their makeup will go a long way to using them more ...