It doesn’t matter if you cut your potatoes into a fine dice or a rough chunk; whatever size you pick, stick with it. Making sure your potato pieces are roughly even in size will ensure that they all ...

Not all mashers are created equal. I tested six tools to find the one that makes the lightest, fluffiest mashed potatoes: a masher, a food mill, a ricer, a food processor, a stand mixer, and a ...

Mashed potatoes and holiday meals are a match made in food heaven. But, this favorite side dish can be a hassle for the person preparing and cooking for the big meal. Making creamy, delicious mashed ...

Claire is Lifehacker's Senior Food Editor. She has a B.S. in chemistry, a decade of food journalism experience, and a deep love for mayonnaise and MSG. Mashed potatoes are easy enough to make, but ...

No peeler needed here! Keeping the skin on adds flecks of color and a hearty texture to these mashed red potatoes. Marcia Kiesel, a former Food & Wine test kitchen supervisor, is an experienced chef ...

Use russet potatoes if you prefer mashed potatoes with a traditional fluffy texture that easily absorb additions like butter. Opt for Yukon Gold potatoes if you want creamier mashed potatoes and an ...

No offense to turkey, but I’m rolling up to Thanksgiving dinner for the mashed potatoes. They’re rich, creamy, and the perfect pairing for every other component on your holiday plate. And because ...