DAY Recipe

INGREDIENTS

4 russet potatoes
1/2 cup milk or cream
1 cup frozen peas
1/3 cup fresh mint , chopped
4 tablespoons butter
salt and pepper

DIRECTIONS

Boil potatoes in salted water until tender when pierced.
Drain, return them to the pot, cover and let dry a few minutes.
In a little saucepan, heat the milk with peas and mint.
Mash the potatoes then add the mixture of peas and butter, to obtain a creamy consistency.Add salt and pepper [...]

Extra-virgin olive oil takes the place of cream and butter in these decadent, golden mashed potatoes.

6 servings

INGREDIENTS
10large garlic cloves
4tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil2pounds yukon gold potatoes, peeled
1tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
DIRECTIONS
Thinly slice 2 garlic cloves. Heat 1 tablespoon oil in heavy [...]

INGREDIENTS

1 lb potatoes , cut into wedges
3/4 lb broccoli florets , chopped (4 cups)
3/4 cup shredded Fontina cheese
1/2 cup nonfat milk , heated
1/2 teaspoon salt
fresh ground pepper

DIRECTIONS

Bring one inch of water to a boil in a large pot. Place potatoes in a steamer basket and steam for 10 minutes. Place broccoli on top, cover and steam until the potatoes and broccoli are tender, 6 to 8 minutes more.
Transfer the broccoli [...]

Makes 4 servings.

INGREDIENTS
2 1/4pounds red-skinned sweet potatoes (yams), peeled, cut into 1-inch pieces
1/4cup (1/2 stick) butter
2tablespoons pure maple syrup
1/2teaspoon ground cardamom

DIRECTIONS
Cook potatoes in pot of boiling salted water until tender, about 20 minutes. Drain. Return potatoes to pot; mash. [...]

These would also be great with beef or pork.

Makes 6 servings.

INGREDIENTS
3pounds russet potatoes, peeled, cut into 1 1/2-inch pieces1cup whole milk
1onion, chopped
6tablespoons (3/4 stick) butter4ounces soft fresh goat cheese (such as montrachet), crumbled
DIRECTIONS
Cook potatoes in large pot of [...]