Why Twice-Baked Potatoes Are Better Than Mashed
Photo: Amanda Blum Mashed potatoes are literal clouds of happiness. The potato, the butter, the cream, the salt. It’s like everything perfect in this world, in one fluffy form. A…
The Best Vegan Mashed Potatoes Start With Yukon Golds
There is only one Thanksgiving dish that cannot be made vegan: the turkey. The rest are surprisingly easy to modify, and mashed potatoes are the easiest. Non-vegans are always reticent…
You Should Waffle Some Instant Mashed Potatoes
I have a secret shame, and his name is Bob. Bob’s Red Mill Instant Mashed Potatoes, to be exact. I originally bought them to thicken up soups, but things have…
Make and Freeze Mash Potatoes Now for an Easier Thanksgiving
I know I think about Thanksgiving more than the average person, but it’s never too early to start planning the big meal. If you’re a true over-achiever, that can mean…
Nine Tips for Perfect Mashed Potatoes
I take mashed potatoes very seriously, and I can’t imagine Thanksgiving without them. Over the years, I have developed several recipes, methods, and hacks for making the creamiest, dreamiest, most…
Instant Mashed Potatoes Make the Most Flavorful Casserole Crust
At this point, it might not surprise you to know that I love a good casserole. A lineup of my favorite ingredients amassed into a sliceable savory cake of sorts–what’s…
How to Prep Potatoes Ahead of Time Without Any Browning
I have never worked in a professional kitchen, but I have had relations with several people who have, and I’ve enjoyed a few brief glimpses into that world. These glimpses…
Why You Should Slice the Potatoes for Your Next Mash
There are a lot of ways to prepare mashed potatoes, and almost all of them are valid (even, or especially, the microwave method). Most mashed potato recipes start the same…
Pommes Aligot Are the Cheesiest of All Mashed Potatoes
Photo: from my point of view (Shutterstock) To say that people “like” the combination of cheese and potato would be to grossly undersell the power and popularity of the combination.…
Why Don’t You Make Some Cheeseball Mashed Potatoes
Photo: Claire Lower When my response to a given recipe or dish is, “that’s fucked up,” you can consider it a high compliment indeed. It denotes a certain amount of…