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 ...

For years, food magazines have preached the many wonders of Yukon Gold potatoes. They told us Golds were the superior spud—the only potato worth mashing. They made us feel like a fool for even ...

Mashed potatoes are one of my absolute favorite homemade dishes. While I’m always trying new recipes and techniques to improve on them, I had never thought to look to one of the most influential ...

Repeat after me: I shall not attempt to make every last little Thanksgiving appetizer, side dish, and dessert from scratch. When the holidays roll around and you're suddenly faced with hosting friends ...

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 ...

Use russet potatoes if you prefer mashed potatoes with a traditional fluffy texture that easily absorb additions like butter. Opt for Yukon Gold potatoes if you want creamier mashed potatoes and an ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Part of this dish's enduring magic is its simplicity. Whip up a few cooked spuds with some butter, some milk or cream and a ...

This recipe changed how I'll make mashed potatoes forever. Anthony Bourdain’s recipe uses Idaho potatoes for smooth, non-gluey mashed potatoes. Halving potatoes lengthwise speeds cooking and makes ...