Please STOP Boiling Potatoes in Water!

Let’s have an honest kitchen talk.
You love potatoes.
I love potatoes.
We all love potatoes.
But if you’re still boiling them in a big pot of plain water…
I hate to say it:
You’re stealing flavor, wasting nutrients, and committing culinary treason against one of the world’s most humble, glorious vegetables. 😱
Yes, boiling is classic. It’s easy. It’s what Grandma did.
But guess what?
That pot of bubbling water isn’t cooking your potatoes—it’s leaching them.
Flavor? Leaked out.
Nutrients? Floating in the broth you pour down the drain.
Texture? Mushy, waterlogged, sad.
So let’s break up with boring boiled potatoes—for good—and discover ways to cook them that make them taste like they were meant to: rich, creamy, deeply savory, and full of soul.
❌ Why Boiling Potatoes in Water Is Doing More Harm Than Good: