Mashed potatoes are always a crowd-pleaser. Whether they’re a side on your holiday table or an addition to your weeknight dinner menu, these mashed potato recipes are a hearty and comforting staple.

We all have our dinner staples that don't require a second thought. After a long work day, the last thing we need is to stress over what to make for dinner that's quick, easy, tasty, and nutritious.

Perfectly smooth, sweet, mashed spuds topped with butter pecan brittle, this rich sweet potato casserole is the ideal side dish for holiday gatherings — no marshmallows required. But is it a side dish ...

At Christmas and New Year's, the first thing that springs to mind are the dishes that make a splash: foie gras, capon, duck ...

Potatoes and olive oil come together in this simple yet extraordinary dish. By Eric Kim Credit...Linda Xiao for The New York Times. Food stylist: Maggie Ruggiero. Prop stylist: Sophia Eleni Pappas.

Mashed potatoes can be a bit bland as a side, especially if you make them on a regular basis, but one creamy, spicy ...