Most of us would probably agree on the first step of making mashed potatoes: boil your potatoes in water. But fans of this technique have a different way and they claim it makes "the best mashed ...

Using a spatula, push the potatoes through the sieve, adding in the butter as you mash them (alternatively, use a potato ricer). This will help coat the starch particles and keep them fluffy.

Overall, russet potatoes are the best choice for a lightly textured mash. They have a naturally mealy consistency, which means they'll fall apart easily once steamed. This results in less effort ...

There are two secrets to achieving a perfectly smooth, creamy potato mash. The first thing is to ... the pot and return to a very low heat to "steam off" to dry them out. This will take about ...

How to get the perfect creamy mashed potatoes every time. Mashed potatoes are the ultimate comfort food and a Thanksgiving ...

Meanwhile, put the swede and sweet potato into a large pan and pour over ... Serve the sausages with the mash, steamed green beans and plenty of gravy.

Sure, it’s easy to make mashed potato. But after a long busy day (or for a fast fix) many of us want to pass the job on to the supermarket. No judgement here. The good news is that most brands ...

Peel the sweet potato and chop into even sized pieces. Place the sweet potato in a saucepan with two thirds of the pan full of water. Bring to the boil. Lower the heat and simmer for 10-12 minutes.