Follow this advice so that your pre-made mashed potatoes stay light and fluffy ... all others for a minimal-stress dinner: Make as much as you can ahead of time. This goes for roasted vegetables ...

Peel and cut the potatoes into chunks. Place them in a large pot, cover with water, and bring to a boil over high heat. Once boiling, reduce the heat to a gentle simmer and cook for about 20 ...

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While mashed potatoes are always best made at the last minute, you can turn this into an easy make-ahead mash, reformulating it as a gratin.

This might mean instant potatoes come with more additives to keep the product fresh, but as with any other dehydrated product, the flavor is usually about the same as fresh. How to make mashed ...