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 ...

Planning a party but have no time to cook the day of the shindig? Find yourself in the same bind with family dinners? Ina Garten, a.k.a. the Barefoot Contessa, can relate. "When I had a specialty food ...

From weeknight dinners to holiday gatherings alike, mashed potatoes are a staple side dish that pretty much everyone loves. They’re easy to make, but they tend to be a little time-consuming. The good ...

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 ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Mashed potatoes are always a crowd-pleaser. Whether they’re a side on your holiday table or an addition to your weeknight dinner ...

This loaded baked potato casserole starts with fluffy mashed russet potatoes and bakes up with a golden cheddar crust, crisp bacon, and fresh herbs. It is an easy make-ahead side dish that works ...

Mashed potatoes are a comfort food staple, yet they often cause last-minute stress when timing a full meal. Their texture can change quickly, which makes many cooks believe they must be prepared right ...

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 ...