To test for doneness, insert a fork or knife into a potato piece; if it slides in effortlessly, the potatoes are ready for mashing. Factors Influencing Boiling Time Several elements affect the ...

This easy mashed potatoes recipe uses Yukon gold potatoes with skin on to make a delicious side dish in minutes. No peeling!

Mashed potatoes are a staple as part of any roast dinner, but simply boiling them in water and mashing them will not make them as creamy as they should be. Becky Hardin, a cook and founder of The ...

Prepare your potatoes properly for mashing. Place peeled potatoes in a large pot, covered about one to two inches with generously salted room temperature water. Then, bring the water to a boil, reduce ...

"With mashed potatoes, there is one cardinal rule, and that is that you take chunks of potato, put them in cold water, then you bring that up to a boil. That is taught in culinary schools ...

Know the best potatoes for mashing "We love Yukon Golds or russet potatoes for this recipe ... "With mashed potatoes, there is one cardinal rule, and that is that you take chunks of potato, put them ...

Know the best potatoes for mashing "We love Yukon Golds or russet ... then you bring that up to a boil. That is taught in culinary schools, it's taught to kids when they learn how to make mashed ...

Both are great. I like Yukon Golds because they have a nice, butteriness to them." "With mashed potatoes, there is one cardinal rule, and that is that you take chunks of potato, put them in cold water ...