Emma Wartzman is the kitchen and dining writer at New York Magazine’s the Strategist. Previously, she was an editor at Bon Appétit. If you spend the summer someplace where crab cakes and fish and ...

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.

Not only are these mashed potatoes incredibly easy to prepare, but they’re also flawless every time. You cannot fail with this recipe. The satiny spuds are rich but not too thick, never too thin, and ...