What is it?

Boiling potatoes are any waxy, low starch potatoes that hold their shape well when boiled. Because of the low starch content inside boiling potatoes, the cells of the flesh adhere to each other and allow the vegetable to stand up to the cooking method. For more information and recipes using specific types of boiling potatoes, see red potatoes, new potatoes, and Yukon golds.

Recipes

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  Corn Chowder Salad

  Crisp corn, salty bacon, and hearty potatoes bring the flavors of the classic summer soup to a side dish perfect with grilled steak, chicken, or fish.

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  Potato Salad with Smoked Trout and Horseradish

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  Salmon Fillets with Horseradish-Potato Crust

  Here, the crispy potato crust not only adds flavor, it also dresses up the salmon in an unexpected way and makes for an elegant riff on traditional fish and chips.

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  Quick Clam Chowder with Bacon, Tomatoes & Bell Peppers

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  Creamy Roasted Garlic Soup with Sauteed Cauliflower & Fresh Herbs

  I often serve this thick and intense soup with a swirl of herb butter along with the fresh herb garnish. To make this, mix equal parts softened butter and chopped…

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  Provençal Salt Cod & Potato Purée (Brandade with Potatoes)

  Brandade de morue is a voluptuous purée of salt cod enriched with milk and olive oil that’s distinguished all over Provence by varying amounts of garlic. This recipe is a…

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  Classic Roasted Potatoes

  This is more of a technique than a recipe, and it can easily be scaled up or down according to how many mouths you're feeding. And since roasted potatoes are a classic,…

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  Potato & Rajas Tacos

  Though cream may seem a little unexpected, a thick, slightly sour version plays an important role in Mexican cooking, adding a luxurious silkiness to special dishes. Here we use regular…

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  South Indian Chicken Curry

  The southwestern part of India known as Kerala, where I was raised, is endowed with lush, tropical growth year-round—coconut trees along the coast and, at higher elevations, an abundance of…