Mashed potatoes rank among the most straightforward side dishes to prepare, yet countless home cooks still find themselves battling to achieve that perfect light, creamy texture bursting with flavor.

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 ...

Mashed potatoes are the epitome of comfort food: creamy, rich and endlessly adaptable. Whether they’re piled high alongside slices of your Thanksgiving turkey, spoooned on top of a shepherd's pie or ...

Mashed potatoes are already a comfort-food classic, but this version has one simple upgrade that makes a noticeable ...

Adding cream cheese to mashed potatoes makes them extra creamy and gives a slight tang. Use room-temperature cream cheese so it blends smoothly into hot, freshly mashed potatoes. This simple twist ...

Mashed potatoes are a comforting and versatile dish that suits a variety of occasions, from simple meals at home to dinner parties and elaborate holiday celebrations. When made well, mashed potatoes ...

There is nothing more stressful than wrestling a large pot of boiling potatoes off the stove at the last minute to drain them in the sink, all so you can serve hot mashed potatoes with Thanksgiving ...

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 ...

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 ...