Meal Sidings: Mashed Potatoes

Mashed Potatoes. Some like it smooth some like it chunky (I love it both). If you want really smooth and creamy mashed potatoes,  puree the boiled potatoes then add lots of milk and cream. If you like it with a bit more bite, then just mash coarsely with a fork before adding the other ingredients.

Here are some simple ways to prepare your favorite sidings (mashed potatoes) for main meals:

• Plain Mashed Potatoes:
  

Combine 1 1/3 cups mashed potatoes with 2 tablespoons butter, 2 teaspoons fresh milk, 1/2 teaspoon salt and dash of white pepper. Blend well.

• Garlic-Onion Potatoes:
  

Combine 1 1/3 cups mashed potatoes, 2 teaspoons minced garlic, 2 teaspoons fried sliced onions*, 2 tablespoons butter, 1 tablespoon milk, and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Blend well.

• Basil-Parmesan Potatoes:
  

Combine 1 1/3 cups mashed potatoes with 2 tablespoons butter, 1 tablespoon sliced fresh basil, 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese and dash of salt and white pepper. Blend well.

* To make fried onions: slice the onions thinly then fry in a small amount of oil over medium heat until the onions are caramelized or browned.

My own pictures of each of the above recipe will soon to follow.