Code Delicious With Dr. Mike

Learn more about the versatility of tubers.Potatoes have been in the human diet since 15,000 BC. The Incans found it was a culturally sound vegetable. Potatoes traveled from South America to Europe before coming back to North America.The potato was embraced with such gusto because it was available year-round. It's also very versatile. Potatoes are the fourth largest crop in the world.There are two categories for potatoes: floury and waxy. Floury potatoes have a high-starch and low-water content. They're fluffy and are great for mashing, baking or frying. Waxy potatoes have a low-starch and high-water content. They maintain their shape when cooked. They work well in potato salad.Be sure to eat the peel to get the greatest health benefit for your gut microbiome.The Ultimate Mashed PotatoPeel (optional) and cube russet potatoes. Boil until just tender so that it just starts to fall apart when pierced with a fork. Drain water and dry cubes.Heat heavy cream, cream cheese and butter in another pan. Add quality blac