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Easy
By Anna Olson and Michael Olson
Published 2010
Mashed potatoes can be dressed up or customized to your own taste with the addition of one or two simple, but exceptionally fresh, ingredients. Chives lend a sweet, mellow onion flavor and add wonderful little bits of color to these creamy rich mashed potatoes.
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Cover potatoes with cold water and bring to a boil with 1 Tbsp (15 mL) fine salt. Reduce to a simmer; cook gently until potatoes are tender. While potatoes are simmering, heat butter, buttermilk, garlic and thyme. Drain potatoes well, return to pot and, over low heat, cook for a few minutes to remove excess moisture (this will result in a lighter texture). Mash the potatoes with a hand masher,
