Mashed potatoes are a comforting, hearty side dish that you can never really go wrong with. They're a must-have on the Thanksgiving table, but even the most humble and non-fussy weeknight meals can ...

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 was as surprised as anyone to find myself on a Saturday afternoon this fall doing a mashed potato science experiment. The journey started just before Thanksgiving last year, when my sister and I ...