From Alex Province: This is the ultimate comfort food I enjoyed as a child while visiting my grandparents in Seville, Spain. Because she did not speak English (nor did I speak Spanish), my grandmother expressed her love for us through food. This recipe is one I learned from her and still cook today, only now […]
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Chris’s Basic Mashed Potatoes
When senior contributor Chris Prosperi made these mashed potatoes we went crazy. They’re rich, creamy, and oh so perfect for turkey, or anything for that matter. Chris says it’s important to remember not to overcook the potatoes. Overheating causes the starch cells to burst and can make the potatoes gummy. For best results, Chris says, […]
Ina Garten’s Parmesan Chive Smashed Potatoes
Alex Province and his spouse Matthew Bennett, like the rest of us, often rely on Ina Garten’s books and watch her television show with keen interest. Matt follows her instructions to the letter, and Alex uses her recipes as a guide, tossing in whatever strikes him at the moment. We knew we had to ask […]
Italian Potato Salad
Everyone has a favorite family recipe when it comes to potato salad, and Lori Mack is among them. Here is her recipe for her Italian grandmother’s dish, made fresh with tomatoes and oregano, no mayonnaise.
Parmesan Cheese and Garlic Potato Pie
Don’t expect an ounce of leftovers from this dish. It’s a crowd-pleaser, destined to make your dinners the most coveted invitation on the block. Or, bring the pie to your next potluck, and watch it disappear in minutes. Anyone, and I mean anyone, can make this mouth-watering dish. As one famous actress said about lamb […]
