Dec 5, 2010 #1 M mittshel Cook Joined Feb 20, 2008 Messages 52 If a recipe calls for "yellow potatoes", what are they? Thanks all. Betsy.
Dec 5, 2010 #2 Andy M. Certified Pretend Chef Joined Sep 1, 2004 Messages 51,377 Location Massachusetts Probably Yukon Gold potatoes. The flesh is a pale yellow. They are great for mashed or cut up in a stew.
Probably Yukon Gold potatoes. The flesh is a pale yellow. They are great for mashed or cut up in a stew.
Dec 5, 2010 #3 B Bigjim68 Head Chef Joined Jan 27, 2008 Messages 1,313 Location Richmond, Va For the most part, you can substitute red potatoes for the Yukon Golds. The flavor may be slightly different but good nevertheless. IMO, the reds seem to require slightly more cooking time.
For the most part, you can substitute red potatoes for the Yukon Golds. The flavor may be slightly different but good nevertheless. IMO, the reds seem to require slightly more cooking time.
Dec 6, 2010 #4 OP OP M mittshel Cook Joined Feb 20, 2008 Messages 52 Thank You. Yukon Gold it is. Thanks guys. Betsy. Last edited: Dec 6, 2010
Jan 11, 2011 #5 recipeontology Assistant Cook Joined Dec 28, 2010 Messages 19 Location Pasadena, California I love Yukon gold potatoes for mashed potatoes because they are nice and creamy after boiling. Red potatoes are better for baking in my opinion because they tend to be harder in texture.
I love Yukon gold potatoes for mashed potatoes because they are nice and creamy after boiling. Red potatoes are better for baking in my opinion because they tend to be harder in texture.