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How to Make the Absolute Perfect Mashed Potatoes

Nov 18, 2015
Q: Let's cut to the chase. How do I make the absolute perfect potatoes? 
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Mashed Idaho® Potato Yields

Nov 17, 2015
Q: How many fresh Idaho potatoes do I need to prepare mashed potatoes for a crowd?
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Fix Ahead Mashed Potatoes For Thanksgiving

Nov 16, 2015
Q: Can I prepare mashed potatoes 10 days in advance and freeze, then rewarm them covered, in the oven for my Thanksgiving dinner?
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Cook-Ahead Mashed Potatoes & How To Freeze Them

Nov 13, 2015
Q: Can you cook mashed potatoes ahead of time and freeze them for Thanksgiving Day?
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What Thanksgiving Potatoes Would Go Well With A Boneless Turkey Breast?

Nov 12, 2015
Q: We are empty nesters, so we don’t need a whole turkey. Still I want to fix something special with our boneless turkey breast and mashed Idaho potatoes, any ideas?
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How Can I Spice Up Regular Mashed Potatoes For Thanksgiving?

Nov 10, 2015
Q: My family is expecting plain old mashed potatoes for Thanksgiving. I’ll make those but in addition I would like to make something different with the extra mashed Idaho potatoes. What can I surprise them with for a fun recipe?
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Slow Cooker And Crock® Pot Recipes For Idaho® Potatoes

Nov 4, 2015
Q: I just bought a new slow cooker, since they were on sale I actually went for the Crock® Pot brand and I am so excited to try new recipes. Do you have any suggestions for using Idaho Potatoes for a slow cooker recipe?
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How Many Pounds Of Potatoes Should I Be Using When Cooking For Large Groups?

Oct 26, 2015
Q: I'm dicing Yukon Gold potatoes to make hash browns or home fried potatoes. How many pounds of potatoes should I be using? There will be other sides. It's a breakfast with eggs, grits, and oatmeal as options and/or additions to each plate.
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Keeping Potatoes Warm For An Extend Period Of Time For A Large Group

Oct 23, 2015
Q: I will be serving a baked potato bar for my son's graduation (150-200 people). I planned on cutting in half, applying olive oil and then cooking for about 30 min. At that point I need to keep the potatoes warm. I was thinking either a preheated insulated cooler or roaster. Which do you think will work best? They will need to stay warm for approx. 5 hours. Thanks so much for your help!
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How To Achieve The Most Perfect Baked Potato

Oct 21, 2015
Q: Every once in a great while I get the most perfect baked potato in a restaurant that I would love to duplicate at home. I prefer a potato that is a little denser rather than fluffy on the inside, with the skin crispy and pulling away from the outside surface of the potato. Any suggestions of how to achieve this type of dense texture?
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