Not all potatoes behave the same once boiled and mashed. High-starch russets make light, fluffy mash, while waxy Yukon Golds ...

If you want to make the fluffiest mashed potatoes possible, but you don't have a ricer, never fear. You can use this common kitchen tool to the same effect.

AS households across the country prepare for their Thanksgiving feasts, perfecting the side dishes is a top priority. Here ...

These thyme mashed potatoes with Parmesan cheese are super flavorful and surprisingly easy — requiring just about 45 minutes ...

Use russet potatoes if you prefer mashed potatoes with a traditional fluffy texture that easily absorb additions like butter. Opt for Yukon Gold potatoes if you want creamier mashed potatoes and an ...

When the potatoes are just cool enough to handle, rub off the skins and discard. Cut the potatoes into pieces and pass through a ricer or food mill into a large bowl. Add the cream cheese, butter, ...

Every Thanksgiving table has its star. The turkey may take the spotlight, but the real comfort often comes from that simple, cozy bowl of mashed potatoes. When they’re right, they melt on the tongue ...

Potatoes absorb salt best while they cook, so only seasoning them afterwards doesn't maximize flavor. Since no salt is added to the water, the potatoes tasted very flat, even with a hefty sprinkle of ...

Gently fry the chopped onion in a couple of tablespoons of olive oil until soft and golden. Let cool in the pan while you ...

Friendsgiving, a spin on the Thanksgiving holiday, has been adopted by college students and young adults in recent years.

If you plan your Thanksgiving menu by category (one mashed potato, one orange veg, one roasted veg, etc.) this dish could fit in either the roasted veg or salad buckets. Half of t ...