The Unofficial Harry Potter Cookbook Presents: A Magical Christmas Menu - Plot & Excerpts
He loads up on mashed potatoes, observed by a wistful Nearly Headless Nick (see Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire, Chapter 12).There are a zillion and one ways to prepare potatoes, and it seems as though at least half of them are mentioned in the Harry Potter books. But this is one of the best ways to eat them. For mashing, use starchy potatoes, such as russet. Waxy potatoes like the red-skin variety don't lose their shape after a long cooking time and are best reserved for roasting and stewing. They don't make good mashed potatoes.6 Idaho or russet potatoes (about 2½ pounds), peeled and quartered1 stick (8 tablespoons) butter1 cup whole milk2 teaspoons saltFreshly ground black pepper to tastePlace the potatoes in a pot and cover with water. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer about 25 minutes or until the potatoes break apart when pierced with a fork.Drain the potatoes. Add the butter, milk, salt, and black pepper. Mash with a potato masher until the potatoes are light and fluffy.Serves 4 You can have a lot of fun with mashed potatoes.
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