Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. A wooden bowl of mashed potatoes. - Natalia Hanin/Shutterstock Mashed potatoes. You know them, and if you've tasted them you've ...

Instant mashed potatoes are a handy side dish shortcut to keep in your pantry. The packets last a while, so you can pull them out whenever you're having a hectic day and need to throw dinner together.

This is my go-to side dish for any cookout or potluck. The addition of pickle juice adds a delicious brininess to the salad, ...