When you go through as many servings of mashed potatoes as my family does in a typical week, you're always on the lookout for a new tip or trick to improve this regular side dish. Take Ina Garten's ...

Mashed potatoes are, at their core, utterly simple. Spuds, butter, milk, salt, pepper. Yet, despite their simplicity (or maybe because of it), they're frequently the star of the show at many a holiday ...