Mashed potatoes are a beautiful thing. They taste great, are comforting
and also are very easy to put together. However, like many classic dishes, this one is often poorly prepared. And as far as instant potatoes go..don’t get me started.
Well, the following is Organic Garlic Mashed Potatoes done right. 
It uses Russet (aka Idaho or Baking) Potatoes because they have a high starch content and produce fluffier mashed potatoes. We also use Fresh and not Dried, Garlic & Parsley. And finally, we’re talking organic here..no chemical residues, no genetically modified foods and no farming practices that aren’t deemed environmentally friendly. This is an French Gourmet Recipe (from Julia Child), but don’t be intimidated, it’s actually quite easy. Most of the major steps such as peeling potatoes have to be done anyway whether you’re making Gourmet or just plain old, plain old, so why not take a few extra steps and have something really special? To make things easier, you can make the Garlic Sauce ahead of time so you can put the final dish together quickly on the day of the feast. As a final note, this recipe calls for a good deal of garlic, but not to worry, much of the flavor will be taken out during the blanching step so you’re left with just the perfect level in the final dish. Click here (Organic Garlic Mashed Potatoes) for the recipe with a shopping list. This is sure to be a big hit with your guests. Hope you enjoy
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