Guest Author - Vanette (Vannie) Ryanes

6 medium sized potatoes, cut into chunks

1 1/2 cups milk

3 tablespoons butter

4 cloves garlic, minced

Salt and pepper, to taste

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1. In large saucepan cook potatoes in boiling water just covering potatoes.

2. Covered and cook until tender (about 10 minutes).

3. Drain potatoes thoroughly, let sit in pan without cover for a few minutes until all water evaporates.

4. Mash potatoes thoroughly by hand or electric mixer. Please on side.

5. Place milk, butter and garlic in small saucepan; set over medium-low heat and simmer until heated through, beat into potatoes until fluffy.

6. Add additional milk if too thick.

7. Salt and pepper to taste.


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Makes about 6 servings

HINT: Use white pepper instead black pepper. The taste will be the same. No black specks!