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Getting moisture out of mashed potatoes

Mar 8, 2012
Q: How do I get the moisture out of my mashed potatoes?
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Can potatoes be used if they become frozen?

Feb 23, 2012
Q: We forgot a bag of raw potatoes on our deck and now they’re frozen. They are not rotten, just frozen. Can I still use them in any fashion, i.e., mashed, etc.  
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Preparing Mashed Potatoes Ahead of Time

Dec 20, 2011
Q: What is the best way to insure mashed potatoes are creamy & taste “just mashed” when prepared a day ahead of serving?
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Lumpy Mashed Potatoes

Dec 9, 2011
Q: How do I fix lumpy mashed potatoes?
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Keeping Idaho® Potatoes Warm with a Steam Roaster

Nov 8, 2011
Q: I am making 35 lbs of mashed potatoes and I need to know how to keep them warm.  I have a steam roaster. Will this work or will the roaster make them soupy?
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Combining Mashed Potatoes and Cauliflower

Sep 13, 2011
Q: What do you think about combining cauliflower and mashed potatoes? I know it is supposed to be healthier for you, but when I put the two together it was very bland. Any suggestions?
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Using Leftover Mashed Potatoes for Pancakes and Croquettes

Mar 21, 2011
Q: I have a ton of leftover mash potatoes from last night. I found a recipe for leftover mashed potato pancakes but it looks like it will make a lot of them. I was wondering if I could freeze them?
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Why are my potatoes watery?

Mar 1, 2011
Q: For the past 6 months all the varieties of potato I have bought have been very watery and don't cook properly.  For instance, the baked potato is wet with no taste and is over cooked and mushy on the outside and raw in the center. With mashed potatoes, it just goes to slush.  Can you tell me if this is due to growing conditions or too cold a storage at the supermarket?
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Dressing Up Idaho® Potato Side Dishes

Feb 4, 2011
Q: I have some great variations on potatoes including one with wild mushrooms, several with cheese mixed in and even one with colorful vegetables blended in to give the mashed a real brightness. How can I dress up my Idaho® potato side dishes when they are served to a guest?
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Different Versions Of Idaho® Mashed Potatoes

Dec 22, 2010
Q: I want to wow my guests with more than one version of mashed potatoes. Any suggestions?
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