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 ...

This article may contain affiliate links that Yahoo and/or the publisher may receive a commission from if you buy a product or service through those links. For a dish with so few ingredients and two ...

A holiday meal without mashed potatoes is like Santa Claus without a beard. It's obvious something's missing. "Potatoes, in general, are a beloved vegetable. When they're on the holiday table, they ...

Mashed potatoes are a holiday staple food. At least as long as you use the best potatoes for the recipe. These, in particular, are the worst potatoes for making mashed potatoes.

The editors and writers of Food & Wine Magazine offer "Sunday Morning" viewers tips on how to make the best-ever mashed potatoes days before Thanksgiving. Ann Taylor Pittman bakes potatoes to create a ...

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 ...

No peeler needed here! Keeping the skin on adds flecks of color and a hearty texture to these mashed red potatoes. Marcia Kiesel, a former Food & Wine test kitchen supervisor, is an experienced chef ...