If you’re the designated cook for any holiday meal, mashed potatoes are your best friend. They can easily be made ahead of the big party and won’t lose a bit of their integrity when reheated.

Delicious ideas to serve with sweet potatoes ... For a savory option, consider serving baked or roasted sweet potatoes ...

Add the potatoes and cook for 8-10 minutes until just tender. Drain and return to the pan to keep warm. For the mackerel, preheat the grill to high. Put the mackerel fillets on the grill tray ...

If you need some ideas, Kristi Shryock, co-owner of the Texas Grill Supply, joined BVTM Thursday to share ways to put a twist on standard Thanksgiving dishes. She made smoked sweet potatoes ...