Smashed Potatoes And Peas

• 1 cup whole milk
• 1 lb large red boiling potatoes (about 4), scrubbed well and cut into 1-inch pieces
• 2 garlic cloves, quartered
• 2 (4-inch) sprigs fresh thyme
• 1 1/4 teaspoons salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 (10-oz) package frozen peas (not thawed)
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter

1. Briskly simmer milk, potatoes, garlic, thyme, salt, and pepper in a 2-quart saucepan over moderate heat, partially covered, 10 minutes (do not let boil).
2. Add peas and cook, partially covered, until potatoes are tender, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat, then add butter and let stand, covered, until melted, about 1 minute. Discard thyme.
3. Coarsely mash mixture with a potato masher or large fork. Thin with additional milk if desired.

milk, red boiling potatoes, garlic, thyme, salt, black pepper, frozen peas, unsalted butter

Taken from www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/smashed-potatoes-and-peas-233991 (may not work)