Meat and potatoes: A pair for the ages. These two foods when combined create some of the most comforting, nostalgic meals around. Sure, there’s always that steakhouse combo of a piece of meat ...

Put the potatoes in a large pot and cover with 1 inch of cold water. Add a lot of salt, about 2 1/2 tablespoons — taste it, and it should taste almost too salty for another sip. Bring to a boil ...