Mashed potatoes: how hard could they be, right? It turns out that there are many a pitfall on the road to perfect mashed ...

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Despite it being a relatively simple side, there are many things that can go wrong when making mashed potatoes. Many of the issues have to do with the natural starch in potatoes, which can ruin your ...

I hate to badmouth mashed potatoes, but I'll say it: They require a ton of work to make. You have to cook, peel (if desired), and then smash the potatoes into a fine purée. You also have to season ...

When it comes to mashed potatoes, not all spuds are created equal. Not all potatoes behave the same once boiled and mashed. High-starch russets make light, fluffy mash, while waxy Yukon Golds yield a ...

Instant mashed potatoes don't quite compare to their homemade counterpart, but we tried several varieties that hold their own at the dinner table.

Lindsay Curtis is a health & medical writer in South Florida. She worked as a communications professional for health nonprofits and the University of Toronto’s Faculty of Medicine and Faculty of ...

If you're eating a traditional Thanksgiving meal, then the other "given" sitting next to the turkey is mashed potatoes. A whopping 76 percent of Americans plan to eat mashed potatoes this Thanksgiving ...

Perfect to keep on hand for quick meals and easy dinners, instant mashed potatoes go way beyond being a basic side dish.