Potato mashers may seem like kitschy, one-use products, but they're actually the secret to making soft, melt-in-your-mouth potatoes that aren't sticky. Some can double as a meat tenderizer and pound ...

If you’re still using one of those traditional hand-held potato mashers, chances are you’re getting nicely defined triceps but rather clumpy mashed potatoes. While there’s certainly nothing wrong with ...

The comforting allure of mashed potatoes is a cornerstone of the quintessential American Thanksgiving spread. As the table is laden with a gleaming turkey, for mashed potato lovers, it's not the bird ...

If you've ever used a fork to crush your mashed potatoes, then you know. It doesn't quite cut it. Fact: The creamiest mashed potatoes can only be achieved with one of the best potato mashers. Luckily, ...

I have an odd affinity for "unitaskers," a term coined by Alton Brown to describe single-use kitchen tools. Boiled egg holders, those little corn-shaped holders you can use to 'hold' hot ...

Potato mashers consist of a sturdy handle attached to a flat base with holes or cutouts, which do the mashing. Potato ricers work on a squeezing mechanism and considerably reduce stress on hands and ...

When it comes to comfort food, creamy mashed potatoes top most lists, but getting lump-free potatoes at home can be tricky if you use an old-fashioned hand masher. Enter the potato ricer, a handy ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Do you need a masher? "Their large heads and long handles make them easier and faster to use than a fork," says Nicole Papantoniou ...