Garlic Mashers Recipes

Steps:

• Peel and dice potatoes, making sure all are relatively the same size. Place in a large saucepan, add the salt, and cover with water. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat and then reduce heat to maintain a rolling boil. Cook until potatoes fall apart when poked with a fork.
• Heat the half-and-half and the garlic in a medium saucepan over medium heat until simmering. Remove from heat and set aside.
• Remove the potatoes from the heat and drain off the water. Mash and add the garlic-cream mixture and Parmesan; stir to combine. Let stand for 5 minutes so that mixture thickens and then serve.

Steps:

• Peel potatoes and quarter lengthwise; cut crosswise 1/2 inch thick. In a 5-quart saucepan, combine potatoes and garlic cloves; cover with water (about 8 cups) by 1 inch. Add 1 tablespoon salt.
• Bring to a boil; reduce heat, and simmer until potatoes are easily pierced with the tip of a paring knife, 25 to 30 minutes.
• Drain; return garlic and potatoes to pan. Stir over medium-high heat until dry, 1 to 2 minutes. Remove from heat.
• In a small saucepan, bring milk to a boil; pour over potatoes. Add butter and 1 teaspoon of salt. Mash until smooth and creamy.

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of water to boil; add potatoes, and boil until soft, about 20 to 25 minutes. Drain, and place in a large bowl.
• Combine potatoes with milk, butter, garlic, salt, and pepper. Mix with an electric mixer or potato masher to your desired consistency. Sprinkle with sesame seeds.

Steps:

• Place a steamer insert into a saucepan and fill with water to just below the bottom of the steamer. Bring water to a boil. Add cauliflower, cover, and steam until tender, about 10 minutes.
• Meanwhile, heat olive oil in a small skillet over medium heat; cook and stir garlic until softened, about 2 minutes. Remove from heat.
• Transfer half the cauliflower to a food processor; cover and blend on high. Add remaining cauliflower florets, one at a time, until vegetables are creamy. Blend in garlic, Parmesan cheese, cream cheese, salt, and black pepper.

Steps:

• Combine potatoes in a large pot and just cover with cold tap water.
• Place over high heat and season water with 1 to 2 teaspoons of salt (it should taste like sea water).
• Cover the pot and bring to a boil.
• Meanwhile, combine buttermilk, heavy cream and garlic in a small saucepan and bring to a simmer over medium heat.
• Keep this mixture barely simmering until the potatoes are done.
• As soon as the water comes to a boil, remove the lid and reduce the heat to a simmer.
• Cook for 15 to 20 minutes or until a potato chunk can easily be crushed with a pair of tongs.
• Drain, then return potatoes to the pan, return pot to heat and shake for 30 seconds so the surface water can evaporate.
• Remove pot and set on a towel or hot pads.
• Pour about half the garlic mixture into the potatoes and mash with an old-fashioned potato masher.
• Start tasting and looking at the consistency right away. If mashers seem dry or bland, add more of the garlic mixture. Avoid over mashing or you'll end up with gluey instead of fluffy.

Steps:

• Combine potatoes in a large pot and just cover with cold tap water. Place over high heat and season water with 1 to 2 teaspoons of salt, (it should taste like sea water). Cover the pot and bring to a boil.
• Meanwhile, combine dairy and garlic in a small saucepan and bring to a simmer over medium heat. Keep this mixture barely simmering until the potatoes are done.
• As soon as the water comes to a boil, remove the lid and reduce the heat to a simmer. Cook for 15 to 20 minutes or until a potato chunk can easily be crushed with a pair of tongs. Drain, then return potatoes to the pan, return pot to heat and shake for 30 seconds so the surface water can evaporate. Remove pot and set on a towel or hot pads. Pour about half the garlic mixture into the potatoes and mash with an old-fashioned potato masher. Start tasting and looking at the consistency right away. If mashers seem dry or bland, add more of the garlic mixture. Avoid over mashing or you'll end up with gluey instead of fluffy.
• Serve straight or garnish with any of the following: parsley, chopped scallions, crumbled bacon, sun dried tomatoes, (If you have the dry ones, make sure you re-hydrate them.) grated horseradish, horseradish sauce, pesto, more bacon, Sauteed mushrooms...use your imagination.

Steps:

• Put the potatoes in a large saucepan.
• Add enough water to cover, plus 1/2 tsp.
• salt.
• Bring to a boil over high heat and cook until the tip of a knife inserted into the potatoes meets no resistance, 20 to 25 minutes.
• Meanwhile, heat a medium saucepan over medium heat.
• Add the oil and swirl to coat the bottom of the pan.
• When the oil shimmers, add the garlic and saute, stirring, until golden, about 2 minutes.
• Add the cream and reduce by one third over medium heat, about 12 minutes.
• Thoroughly drain the potatoes.
• Transfer them to a large bowl or the bowl of a mixer and add the cream mixture.
• Using a hand masher and wooden spoon, or a mixer with a paddle attachment, whip the potatoes until smooth.
• Fold in the butter, season with salt and pepper, and serve immediately.

Steps:

• Place potatoes and garlic in a large saucepan; cover with water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 15-20 minutes or until potatoes are very tender., Drain well. Add the butter, milk and salt; mash. Stir in cheese.