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 ...

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 ...

Creamy, well-seasoned, and never gluey. This is the method I use when I want mashed potatoes that hold their own next to ...

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 ...

I've made mountains of mashed potatoes in my little life, faithfully adhering to the method I was taught in cooking school. And I've always been reasonably happy with the results. And really, how far ...

If you’re looking for a comforting side dish, there's nothing quite like mashed potatoes. Whether you make them for Thanksgiving or just a weeknight steak dinner, the fluffy spuds are always a hit.

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 ...