On an episode of “Milk Street Kitchen,” the experts trumpeted a new, supposedly better, way to mash potatoes, with the usual ingredients (potatoes, milk, butter, salt and pepper) but a ...

Mashed potatoes are a classic side dish for just about any meal and occasion. Not only are they an easy recipe to follow, they're also completely versatile. Serve them plain with butter, add ...

Bowl of mashed potatoes garnished with fresh herbs on a wooden table surrounded by herbs, potatoes, garlic, and cream - Margouillatphotos/Getty Images The act of cooking a full holiday feast can make ...

Chef Jean-Georges Vongerichten has a worldwide empire of fine dining restaurants. His flagship restaurant, Jean-Gorges, in New York City, has two Michelin stars. So when the chef demonstrates his ...

Not all mashers are created equal. I tested six tools to find the one that makes the lightest, fluffiest mashed potatoes: a masher, a food mill, a ricer, a food processor, a stand mixer, and a ...

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 ...

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 ...

A good piece of fried chicken is the kind of comfy meal that people take great pride and care in making. Many families pass down their fried chicken recipes for generations, and it's a skill that ...

The act of cooking a full holiday feast can make you feel like a circus performer, trying to keep all your plates in the air, as task after task piles up. There's the turkey to worry about, and the ...