I tried instant mashed potatoes from Big Y, Bell's, and Idahoan in various flavors. Bell's instant potatoes were delicious but required extra effort. Idahoan nailed it with buttery, flavorful mashed ...

With the holidays just around the corner, home cooks are planning new side dishes to serve or ways to improve the old standbys, like green beans and sweet potatoes. Mashed potatoes are one of the ...

There’s nothing wrong with using modern techn and supermarket know-how to make a traditional feast with much less of the traditional work. Welcome to The Cheater’s Guide to Thanksgiving. While there ...

From New York Times Cooking: The simple act of browning butter takes this holiday mainstay from simple to superb in a matter of minutes. Russet potatoes are the perfect blank canvas for the toasty, ...