Magnificent Mashed Potatoes With Olive Oil And Herbs
- 2 lbs baking potatoes or 2 lbs yellow fin potatoes, peeled and cut into quarters
- 1 tablespoon salt
- 1/2 cup olive oil, preferably extra virgin
- fresh ground pepper, preferably white
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh herb (such as basil, oregano, rosemary, or thyme)
- Bring a large saucepan of water to a boil.
- Add the potatoes and the salt.
- Simmer, partially covered, until soft, about 20 minutes.
- Remove the pan from the heat and leave the potatoes in the hot water for up to 15 minutes to keep them warm.
- Spoon out 1/2 cup of the warm cooking water and pour into a bowl.
- Add the olive oil.
- Drain the potatoes and either put them through a ricer placed over the bowl or transfer them to the bowl and use a potato masher to reduce them to pillowy-soft puree.
- Season with salt and pepper and your herb of choice.
- Beat with a wooden spoon until light and fluffy.
- Serve at once or keep them warm in the top of a double boiler over simmering water.
baking potatoes, salt, olive oil, fresh ground pepper, fresh herb
Taken from www.food.com/recipe/magnificent-mashed-potatoes-with-olive-oil-and-herbs-40406 (may not work)