I used to search through magazines and cookbooks every year for new recipes to try for Thanksgiving. Finally, my family staged a small revolt and asked me not to do this anymore; they looked forward ...

Mashed potatoes are a comfort food staple, yet they often cause last-minute stress when timing a full meal. Their texture can change quickly, which makes many cooks believe they must be prepared right ...

From weeknight dinners to holiday gatherings alike, mashed potatoes are a staple side dish that pretty much everyone loves. They’re easy to make, but they tend to be a little time-consuming. The good ...

There is nothing more stressful than wrestling a large pot of boiling potatoes off the stove at the last minute to drain them in the sink, all so you can serve hot mashed potatoes with Thanksgiving ...

Planning a party but have no time to cook the day of the shindig? Find yourself in the same bind with family dinners? Ina Garten, a.k.a. the Barefoot Contessa, can relate. "When I had a specialty food ...

Julia Child was a longtime Food & Wine contributor, a household name, and a champion of French cuisine. She authored Mastering the Art of French Cooking, a world-renowned tome with more than 500 ...