Learn more› By Wirecutter Staff A good potato masher or ricer will not only give you smoother mashed potatoes, but can also make smashing all kinds of food—from beans to avocados—easier and ...

But oddly enough, if I’m trying to achieve a silky smooth mashed potato, I turn to a ricer instead. The trick to velvety ...

Mashed potatoes may seem like a pretty straightforward side dish. But as simple as they seem, they don’t always turn out as ...

If you only make mashed potatoes a few times a year, why waste valuable kitchen real estate on a masher when other tools can also do the job? This, however, is the wrong way to look at the problem.

To make mashed potatoes in advance and keep them warm, use your slow cooker (a Crock-Pot, for example). Use the low setting ...

According to a recent MenuTrends survey, 81% of Gen Z respondents “like” or “love” potatoes, compared to 90% of Millennials and 92% of Gen Xers. Baby Boomers? Mashed or whipped, 95% of them are ...

Pouring in the dairy a little at a time—until you reach the consistency you desire—also prevents your mashed potatoes from ...

Thanksgiving will be here before you know it, so for the next few weeks we'll be featuring some recipes that will give your annual feast a new twist. This ...

I still use a fork. It's really the best mashed potato.' 'Some of those mashed potato mashers, they push the starch down and make it really hard, and it doesn't make a fluffy mashed potato.' ...