You can microwave a whole sweet potato in just 6 to 8 minutes. Always prick it with a fork and cover with a lid or wrap in a damp towel to add moisture.

Mashed potatoes are a Thanksgiving staple that you can prepare ahead of time! Find out how to reheat make-ahead or leftover mashed potatoes the right way.

Hot take: I think mashed potatoes are extremely overrated. When it comes to all of the glorious ways to cook potatoes, I would put mashed somewhere on the bottom of the totem pole, after domino ...

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 ...

We all know holiday meals are all about the side dishes and everyone's favorite (aside from stuffing, that is) is mashed potatoes. The fluffy, buttery, pillowy potatoes are an absolute treat with ...

The editors and writers of Food & Wine Magazine offer "Sunday Morning" viewers tips on how to make the best-ever mashed potatoes days before Thanksgiving. Ann Taylor Pittman bakes potatoes to create a ...

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Although most dense foods shrivel up or dry out in a microwave, some softer foods handle the microwave heat better. Items such as soup (covered), sauce, plain rice, or mashed potatoes won't lose too ...

I love mashed potatoes, but I only seem to make them at Thanksgiving. They can be a lot of work and don’t always turn out perfectly. To get tips for perfect mashed potatoes, I talked to farmer Kathy ...

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 ...