When it comes to comfort-food side dishes, it's tough to compete with mashed potatoes. But for something so simple, the mashed variety is easy to mess up. Lumpy, gluey, floury, or bland, the list of ...

Mashed potatoes—that classic combo of potatoes, milk or cream, butter, salt, and pepper—are a Thanksgiving mainstay. While simple enough to prepare, we discovered ways to upgrade mashed potatoes, ...

There are plenty of different kinds of potatoes out there, but all fall into three categories: waxy, starchy and all-purpose. When you're talking mashed potatoes, Yukon Gold is best. They have less ...

Making ingredient swaps can make your mashed potatoes more nutritious. Choosing certain kinds of potatoes can boost antioxidant content, and using the skin can add fiber. Using lower-fat dairy and ...

Potatoes come in all sorts of different colors, shapes, sizes, flavors, and textures, and there are so many ways to prepare them. But whether you're baking, frying, or mashing, there are some key ...

As a chef with 15+ years of experience, I have a few tips for making the best mashed potatoes. Choose a potato that can mash well with or without skin, such as a Yukon Gold or russet. Make sure your ...

It's never too early to start thinking about a plan for holiday meals, especially Thanksgiving. I was reminded of this when a Free Press reader emailed me in early October asking for a favorite mashed ...