Purchasing mashed potatoes from the store is a convenient shortcut, but packaged spuds can sometimes seem a little lacking.

The popular fast food chain KFC is known not only for its fried chicken, but for its mashed potatoes. We know the secret to how KFC makes its creamy side dish.

Recently, we came across celebrity chef Rachael Ray’s viral recipe for Crispy Lemon Smashed Potatoes—which features a few simple tricks that take spuds to the next level, from smashing the ...