One of the most unexpected chocolate cake ingredients sounds almost absurd to even the most skilled bakers. Mashed potatoes — yes, the Thanksgiving dinner staple — have the power to transform the ...

These easy leftover mashed potato cakes, also known as fried potato patties, are golden, crispy on the outside and tender on the inside—made with simple ingredients you probably already have. If ...

Makes 4 to 6 cakes. Note: Crisp and savory, these are a sophisticated version of the beloved Tater Tots and ideal carriers for cooked vegetables, chopped bacon or whatever leftovers you might have on ...