I was surprised to hear one of the trainers at my gym say that he prefers instant mashed potatoes from a box rather than the real thing! I thought to myself – he needs a few tips on how to make perfect (real) mashed potatoes! At the grocery store, you will notice that there is ...
2. Smash them down After you've drained the potatoes, it's time to flatten them down, which creates the ideal shape for pan-frying to maximum crispiness. Arrange them on a rimmed baking sheet and and use a potato masher or spatula to press them into raggedy-edged hockey pucks. 3. Fry...
Return to the saucepan, or pour into a large bowl. Use a fork or potato masher to coarsely mash the parsnip pieces. You can season with butter and cream, the way you wouldmashed potatoes. Roasting Parsnips Like carrots and other root vegetables, parsnips turn richer and sweeter when roasted...