Everybody knows how to make mashed potatoes, right? Just boil some potatoes, mash them up, add some spices and milk or cream, and call it a day! So why is this Thanksgiving dinner staple so difficult to get exactly right? More...
Remember this crazy cake? Meatloaf has a tradition of pretending to be other things – its name is suggestive of bread, after all – and when creative cooks combine it with mashed potatoes, a simple meal becomes something...
My muffin pan is certainly seeing a lot of action these days, ever since I discovered that I can make breakfast, lunch, dessert, and more in it. After seeing a few recipes online for baked mashed potatoes I knew I had to try...
Just when you think cooking the basics can’t get even easier, some kitchen genius swoops in with a tip that makes life even better. This time around, that tip is coming to us from Reynolds Kitchens, sharing a secret for the...
Who doesn’t love mashed potatoes? There’s nothing quite so comforting as homemade mashed potatoes. And what if we told you that there’s now way to make them where all of the work is done in one pot? Craftsy has opened our...
When it seems like winter will never end, I look for warm, filling twists on my favorite comfort foods. This recipe from Better Homes and Gardens combines two of my favorites: potatoes and cheese! A fun change from simple...
Cooking well is all about the details, and Alton Brown is a master of details. After much testing, he has concluded that there is an ideal shape and size that potatoes should be cut into in order to make the most perfect mashed...
When you make mashed potatoes, are you just choosing any old potatoes, cooking them unti you can pierce them with a knife, then mashing them in a food processor? If you’re doing any of these things, then Chow thinks that...
We Tip Heroes love to make second (and even third) meals out of leftovers. It’s a great way to save money and keep from being bored with eating the same food for several nights. Here are a couple of creative ideas for leftover...
You may remember Ryan Edwards from the first season of the reality show “16 & Pregnant.” On the show, Ryan and his girlfriend at the time, Maci Bookout, were expecting a baby together, a boy who they named...