We all have our dinner staples that don't require a second thought. After a long work day, the last thing we need is to stress over what to make for dinner that's quick, easy, tasty, and nutritious.

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.

You are going to love this mashed sweet potatoes recipe. They’re warm, creamy, and so simple to make. Perfect for a weeknight dinner or a holiday meal. With only a few minutes of prep time, minimal ...

Perfectly smooth, sweet, mashed spuds topped with butter pecan brittle, this rich sweet potato casserole is the ideal side dish for holiday gatherings — no marshmallows required. But is it a side dish ...

The mashed beets were another win, though there was a minor quibble or two with the recipe. Three beets are roasted along with one sweet potato and one apple, after being cubed, and then mashed with ...

Potatoes and olive oil come together in this simple yet extraordinary dish. By Eric Kim Credit...Linda Xiao for The New York Times. Food stylist: Maggie Ruggiero. Prop stylist: Sophia Eleni Pappas.