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 ...

I've developed the best recipe for mashed potatoes that takes less than 15 minutes to make. My biggest tip is don't over-mash the potatoes — a few chunks are fine. The recipe is simple, but you can ...

I know I’m not alone in this thinking. “Russet is the superior f*#%ing potato,” says my test kitchen station mate, Shilpa Uskokovic—an individual with exceptional taste and expertise. That’s why this ...

The simple act of browning the butter takes this holiday mainstay from simple to superb in a matter of minutes. In a medium saucepan, brown butter over medium heat. Pour the browned butter into a ...

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 ...

Here, they're the refrigerated, pre-mashed potatoes that just need to be gently reheated in a microwave or conventional oven. Normally, you'll find them in those small black plastic packages, wrapped ...