Good boiled potatoes are dry and
mealy, not soggy. Sogginess comes
from overcooking, not drying out
the potatoes after they are
drained, or letting them stand in a
tightly covered dish where steam
can accumulate. Be sure to use
potatoes of uniform size or cut
them into uniform pieces. Do not
peel until after boiling unless the
skin has many blemishes. Allow 1
large or 2 medium-sized potatoes
per serving.