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Use Up Your Russets With a Cheesy Mashed Potato Bake

YumSugar — Mon, 28 Nov 2011 04:11:53 PST

If you find yourself drowning in russet potatoes after Thanksgiving – I know I usually tend to buy way too much – fret not. Here's a creative way to use them up. Mash them, and then bake them with a cheesy, breadcrumb crust for a crunchy, creamy, and indulgent dish. You can also use any leftover mashed potatoes you have from your holiday feast and just skip a few of the recipe steps! Keep on going for the recipe!

Mashed Potatoes and Gravy Workout

Susi May — Mon, 21 Nov 2011 14:49:35 PST

For some, Thanksgiving is all about the turkey; for others, it's about the pie. I'm a mashed potatoes and gravy gal myself. I know I can eat this side dish at any time of the year, but I rarely do. I save my spuds ladled with fresh gravy for the once-a-year feast.

Curious about the calorie count of the this delish dish, I found that the calorie count on a cup of homemade mashed potatoes, made with whole milk and butter, clocks in around 237 calories. A quarter-cup of gravy will run you around 105 calories. What does it take to burn the 342 calories found in a serving of mashed potatoes and gravy? Only about 40 minutes and a kick-ass treadmill workout! Keep on reading for the cardio routine that allows you to have your buttery potatoes and eat them too.

Add a Cheesy Twist to Your Thanksgiving Mashed Potatoes!

YumSugarTV — Thu, 17 Nov 2011 05:27:29 PST

Want something a little more sinful on your Thanksgiving table this year? For a creamier version of your favorite spuds, add flavor and richness with goat or manchego cheese mix-ins! They're sure to be an addictive addition to your holiday feast. Watch the video to see how it's done.

Get Cozy With These Healthy Comfort Food Recipes

FitSugar — Wed, 26 Jan 2011 00:53:54 PST

Hearty comfort foods are especially popular during the Winter because they are rich, substantial, and, best of all, warming. They're also not that great for you - lots of refined carbs, fats, and little in the way of lean protein or veggies. Well, guess what? Being healthy doesn't mean we don't want a little comfort too. Here are five popular comfort dishes with a touch of FitSugar added to the bowl.

Satisfying Comfort Foods

YumSugar — Thu, 30 Dec 2010 03:30:21 PST

On Winter evenings when I come home hungry, fatigued, and cold from the rain, there's nothing I crave more than nostalgic childhood favorites like pot pie, macaroni and cheese, and meatballs. I've compiled my favorite recipes, so you know where to turn if you're craving comfort at your next meal. To make these palate pleasers, read on.

Make Your Mashed Potatoes Flavorful

Katie Sweeney — Wed, 24 Nov 2010 11:45:36 PST

You can easily turn up the volume on your basic mashed potatoes by adding in all sorts of flavoring ingredients. Bacon provides a porky goodness, chives a subtle onion flavor, and horseradish gives them punch. Learn how to make super flavorful mashed potatoes when you watch the video now!

Help! My Mashed Potatoes Taste Gluey

Susannah Chen — Mon, 22 Nov 2010 06:50:38 PST

Turkey day's all about the sides, so if you're hosting or attending a dinner and you've been assigned to a dish as seminal as mashed potatoes, you'll definitely want to get them right. Think fluffy, creamy, and indulgent - never pasty, sticky, or worst of all, gluey.It all begins by selecting your potato: Either one high in starch, like a tough-skinned russet, or waxy (like a thin-skinned, yellow potato). My personal favorite are Yukon Golds, which have a buttery flavor and creamy consistency. Peel them prior to cooking, since otherwise they'll be too hot to handle. Boil them until soft, but not yet dissolving in the pot. Once cooked, steam off any remaining moisture completely, as they need to be as dry as possible before mashing.

To avoid a gummy, overstarched mess, mash the potatoes while they're still hot and dry. Never use a food processor or a blender; these appliances tend to overmash the potatoes, creating an undesirably starchy consistency. Don't have time to fix your gluey mess? Transform it into a gratin: Spread a thin layer across a baking dish, top with butter, cheese, and breadcrumbs, and bake to form a crispy top. How do you make perfect mashed potatoes?

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This Thanksgiving, Make Way For Potato Basil Puree

Susannah Chen — Tue, 16 Nov 2010 16:15:56 PST

I herald the potato in every form, but when it comes to Thanksgiving dinner, mashed potatoes are a must. But as someone who's enjoyed basic mashed potatoes for the past several years, I'm ready to try something new. Enter a puree of potatoes, basil, and parmesan, courtesy of Barefoot Contessa: How Easy Is That?, Ina Garten's new book.

If you're a pestophile, you won't be able to get enough of its intoxicating anise-like flavor and its impossibly airy texture, which is achieved not through one of those expensive potato ricers or food mills but rather a good ol' mixer - something most home cooks actually have. For an exceptionally flavorful twist on Thanksgiving's most nostalgic side dish, read on.

Sweet vs. Regular Mashed Potatoes

Leta Shy — Fri, 12 Nov 2010 05:50:28 PST

Thanksgiving dinner is not usually a time when you're paying attention to your waistline, except perhaps afterward, when you're thinking your waistband feels a little too tight. But in case you're planning a healthy menu and want to know how to serve the mashed potato side, I checked out the difference between one cup of mashed potatoes made with whole milk and margarine vs. a cup of sweet mashed potatoes (of the canned variety).

Want to see how these Fall dishes stack up against each other? Read on for the stats.

Yummy Links: From Giada De Laurentiis to Marilyn Monroe

YumSugar — Wed, 10 Nov 2010 12:52:35 PST

Giada demands an apology in response to allegations of an affair with John Mayer. - Giada De Laurentiis
Cooks Source offers a saucy sorry for reprinting articles without permission. - NPR
Thanksgiving: So many apps for that. - Mother Nature Network
Todd English plans to open a Chicago outpost of his Plaza Food Hall. - Eater
Chickarrrones are the best part of fried chicken without making fried chicken. - Salon Food
Diners at The Spotted Pig get a sneak peek at Jay-Z's new memoir. - Grub Street NY
Make mashed potatoes the way you like 'em - ultra-fluffy, or rich and creamy. - Serious Eats
Did Marilyn Monroe get her stuffing recipe from Joe DiMaggio? - New York Times