Kitchen

[Ladybug724]

Do you leave the peel on or peel your potatoes?

Which potato do you use?

I leave the peel on. I tell people it's because it tastes better and is more nutritious (which is true) but the untold story is that I'm too lazy to peel and I make a big mess when I do. It looks cool in mashed potatoes also.

I use red potatoes. Alton Brown said the best mashing ones are the Idaho (russett).  I strongly disagree as Idahos are grainy and gritty. I always get creamy mashed potatoes not to metion delicious using reds. 

How do you make your potatoes, and which do you use?

[Imaoldhippie]

I dont peel any potatoes or anything else these days.  Arthritis has taken a toll on my fingers and hands.

[Ladybug724]

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@Imaoldhippie wrote:

I dont peel any potatoes or anything else these days.  Arthritis has taken a toll on my fingers and hands.

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Oh I'm sorry! My mom is getting arthritis too and she says everyday tasks bother her now. 

[Mz iMac]

Peeled red potatoes.

[Ladybug724]

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@Mz iMac wrote:

Peeled red potatoes.

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Red's the best!!!

[MyShadowLove]

I  use  red potatoes and leave the peel on...I add Greek yogurt, along with a little skim milk and butter...season with pepper...and they come out delicious...I find that the Greek yogurt makes the potatoes more creamier and adds a nice flavor, as well as the added benefit of being healthier.

[Ladybug724]

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@MyShadowLove wrote:

I  use  red potatoes and leave the peel on...I add Greek yogurt, along with a little skim milk and butter...season with pepper...and they come out delicious...I find that the Greek yogurt makes the potatoes more creamier and adds a nice flavor, as well as the added benefit of being healthier.

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I add sour cream but I might try Greek yogurt instead

[nana59]

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@Imaoldhippie wrote:

I dont peel any potatoes or anything else these days.  Arthritis has taken a toll on my fingers and hands.

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i know exactly how you feel......it's just awful.....

[FranandZoe]

I use instant - Idahoan.  

[sandy53]

I use red potatoes (peeled) and I rice them.  No lumps that way.  I found a Foley food mill yesterday at a charity store and bought it to have a back-up. 

I heat my milk and melt the butter in the milk.  I never understood adding cold milk to hot potatoes.