We can all agree that potatoes are a pantry staple. Like other produce, they come in all different shapes, flavors and colors. But one variety deserves some extra praise: purple sweet potatoes ...

Purple sweet potatoes can be cooked and utilized in much the same way that orange sweet potatoes can. They can be mashed, baked, roasted, sautéed, or even fried.

Though the regular potato has a home in our pantry, sweet potatoes get special attention. They're not only more delicious, but they're also more nutritious, with more fiber, vitamin A, and vitamin ...

Slice the potatoes on the bias about 1 inch thick and place on a cutting board or baking sheet. Using a heavy-bottomed cup or bowl, flatten the potatoes. Season with the garlic salt and pepper.

David Douches, a professor in Michigan State University’s Department of Plant, Soil and Microbial Sciences and director of the university’s Potato Breeding and Genetics Program, has, since ...