I don’t know about you, but one of my favorite parts of Thanksgiving is mashed potatoes. I eat them so rarely, that they are one of my favorite special holiday foods. And while the classic ones are good, sometimes it’s nice to try something a bit different, which is why I love this tip from TheKitchn about adding herbs to the water when you boil your potatoes.

It’s an especially good way to add an extra flavor when you have picky eaters who turn up their noses at mashed potatoes with herbs in them. Visit TheKitchn for the complete how-to. Then make Thanksgiving a little bit easier on yourself with our make-ahead recipes.