Hint: It's not boiling!

To perfect your mashed potatoes, try this method. Boil potatoes in salted water, drain well, keep them warm before mashing. Use a ricer or food mill (not a food processor!) for ultra-smooth, non-goopy ...

I used to search through magazines and cookbooks every year for new recipes to try for Thanksgiving. Finally, my family staged a small revolt and asked me not to do this anymore; they looked forward ...

Perfect to keep on hand for quick meals and easy dinners, instant mashed potatoes go way beyond being a basic side dish.

Sticking some potatoes in the air fryer is a no-fuss, guaranteed-satisfaction way to add some excitement to brunch or some ...

Are you the sort of person who insists that Thanksgiving mashed potatoes can only be served straight up buttery, or are you willing to allow room for a little creative adulteration in the name of ...

I was as surprised as anyone to find myself on a Saturday afternoon in October doing a mashed potato science experiment. The journey started just before Thanksgiving last year, when my sister and I ...

Lindsay Curtis is a health & medical writer in South Florida. She worked as a communications professional for health nonprofits and the University of Toronto’s Faculty of Medicine and Faculty of ...

When it comes to a traditional Thanksgiving menu, the one dish that almost everyone loves is humble mashed potatoes. They're the perfect vessel to hold a puddle of gravy, and they add a layer of ...

Instant mashed potatoes don't quite compare to their homemade counterpart, but we tried several varieties that hold their own at the dinner table.