Every Thanksgiving table has its star. The turkey may take the spotlight, but the real comfort often comes from that simple, cozy bowl of mashed potatoes. When they’re right, they melt on the tongue ...

Mashed potatoes, that humble but hearty side dish for many an all-American meal, are textbook comfort food, thanks to the abundant warmth, creamy texture, and rich foundation of salt and butter (and ...

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 ...

When was the last time you heard someone say, ''Oh darn, mashed potatoes''? A luscious, creamy, dense puree of earthy tubers is welcome almost anywhere, any time, perhaps never more so than as we slip ...

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 ...