Bowl of mashed potatoes garnished with fresh herbs on a wooden table surrounded by herbs, potatoes, garlic, and cream - Margouillatphotos/Getty Images The act of cooking a full holiday feast can make ...

Rachael Ray wearing glasses at a red carpet event - Arturo Holmes/Getty Images One of the most enduring American fantasies seems to be that of the big Norman Rockwell-style holiday dinner with ...

We've all been there. You've followed the best tips for cooking mashed potatoes, you have the main dish ready, and you're rushing to set the table — all while your potatoes are losing heat quickly.

It's never too early to start thinking about a plan for holiday meals, especially Thanksgiving. I was reminded of this when a Free Press reader emailed me in early October asking for a favorite mashed ...

Mashed potatoes, that humble but hearty side dish for many an all-American meal, are textbook comfort food, thanks to the abundant warmth, creamy texture, and rich foundation of salt and butter (and ...

The act of cooking a full holiday feast can make you feel like a circus performer, trying to keep all your plates in the air, as task after task piles up. There's the turkey to worry about, and the ...