Side dishes seem to take a back seat around here, as they also seem to do on most plates. That doesn't have to be the case. In fact a great serving of mashed potatoes done right can ride right along side a well executed main dish any day. Yes, a bit overdone but here are a few ideas on how to inject some life into your mashed potatoes. Let's first talk texture. The method you employ when mashing will greatly effect the texture
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