Olive Oil Mashed Potatoes

• 2 lb large boiling potatoes
• 1 tablespoon plus 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives (optional)

1. Peel and quarter potatoes.
2. Put potatoes and 1 tablespoon salt in a 3-quart pot and cover with cold water by 1 inch.
3. Bring to a boil, covered with lid, then reduce heat and simmer, partially covered, until potatoes are very tender, 20 to 25 minutes.
4. Reserve 1 cup cooking water, then drain potatoes in a colander and return to pot.
5. Add oil, pepper, chives (if using), remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 cup cooking water and mash with a potato masher or fork.
6. Add more cooking water for a looser consistency.

boiling potatoes, salt, extravirgin olive oil, black pepper, fresh chives

Taken from www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/olive-oil-mashed-potatoes-107604 (may not work)