Boxed mashed potatoes aren't exactly respected, but they should be. They just need some help to taste as good as they can. Try these ways, and see for yourself.

Dolly Parton and her sister released a new cookbook with Thanksgiving recipes. Their mashed potatoes with sour cream and cream cheese are delicious.

It's worth making extra mashed potatoes just so that you have an excuse to create these delicious and utterly craveable fried bites the next day.

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 ...

Turn simple chicken and potatoes into a cozy, cheesy comfort bake you’ll want to make again and again. Creamy mashed potatoes are topped with tender paprika-seasoned chicken, sweet peppers, and a ...

From New York Times Cooking: The simple act of browning butter takes this holiday mainstay from simple to superb in a matter of minutes. Russet potatoes are the perfect blank canvas for the toasty, ...

There are very few foods out there quite as versatile as the potato. Transforming from a humble tuber into crunchy, fluffy french fries, comforting Polish pierogis, and crispy, golden hash browns, the ...

These creamy mashed potatoes combine sweet caramelized onions, nutty Gruyère, and a golden, cheesy broiled top. Craig Ruff is a food editor and recipe developer at Food & Wine. He joined People Inc.