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Directions
2 1/2 lb baking potatoes, -- peeled
: and cubed
3/4 c heavy cream
1/2 stick unsalted butter
2 TB lemon juice
1/2 c chopped basil leaves
1 TB grated ginger
1 TB minced garlic
: Salt
In a large saucepan of salted water bring potatoes to a boil. Simmer
about 20 minutes or until tender. Drain. Pass potatoes through a
ricer into a mixing bowl. Meanwhile, in a small saucepan combine
cream and butter. Bring to a boil and keep hot until potatoes are
cooked. With a mixer or electric beater whip potatoes on slow speed,
slowly drizzling in cream mixture. Do not overmix. Fold in lemon
juice, basil, ginger and garlic. Season with sal
Recipe By :CHEF DU JOUR DEAN FEARING SHOW #DJ9068
Date: 09/26/96
Servings: 4 servings
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Categories: Potato; Vegetable
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