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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

This is one side dish that will make everyone freak out (and run for seconds). To make it the night before, prepare the casserole up until just before you add the cream, cheese, and bacon. Place it, ...

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 ...