Holiday recipe

It's no secret that Thanksgiving is all about the food. We get together with friends and family to share a huge meal and give thanks for all we have. Many holidays involve families sitting down to a fancy spread of food, but Thanksgiving is the only one that revolves solely around the food.

Anyway, Thanksgiving and Christmas are the only holidays my mother makes her homemade mashed potatoes. I remember these from my earliest days as a young toddler at the dining room table. Tasting them now brings back memories from long ago. They are always a big hit, and the recipe is surprisingly simple and intuitive.

Creamy Mashed Potatoes

7 large potatoes, sliced
Butter
Milk
Garlic Powder
Onion Salt
Parsley (fresh or flakes)

Boil the sliced potatoes in a large pot until they are soft when poked with a fork. Drain out the water and blend with a mixer. Add butter and milk slowly as you mix, until you reach the desired creamy consistency. Then add the spices, tasting as you go, until you reach the desired flavor. Potatoes will thicken a little as they cool.
Makes 10-12 servings
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