The recipe has just two simple steps. If you ask me, every meal can be improved with mashed potatoes. Whether you’re fixing a perfectly cooked steak, adding them to your Thanksgiving spread, or simply ...

A good batch of mashed potatoes is a thing of elemental beauty. The ingredients are pretty standard (potatoes, milk, cream, and some seasoning), but the result is transcendent — a must for holiday ...

You say potato, I say...count me in! From classic mashed and cheesy twice-baked to sweet and bacon-wrapped, these potato ...

The simple act of browning the butter takes this holiday mainstay from simple to superb in a matter of minutes. In a medium saucepan, brown butter over medium heat. Pour the browned butter into a ...

Garlic makes an appearance in many savory recipes, lending an aroma and taste that can range from pungent and spicy to mild and sweet depending on its form. (Sorry to those who have to avoid it — here ...

Claire is Lifehacker's Senior Food Editor. She has a B.S. in chemistry, a decade of food journalism experience, and a deep love for mayonnaise and MSG. There is only one Thanksgiving dish that cannot ...

Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Cut off top third of garlic head. Place garlic head and top in sheet of foil; drizzle cut sides with oil. Reassemble head; wrap in foil, crimping and sealing tightly.

Creamy mashed potato goodness, without the potatoes. Cauliflower is a versatile veggie — you’ve probably had riced cauliflower before, but you can also use it to make another beloved dinner side dish: ...