Seasonal Recipe Box: Fall

Pumpkin Mashed Potatoes

Ingredients:

• 2-3 parts potatoes (I used Yukon Gold), washed and cut into big chunks
• 1 part sweet potatoes (I used Garnet), peeled and cut into big chunks
• 1 part butternut squash, peeled and cut into big chunks
• lots of butter
• cream, sour cream, half and half, buttermilk, yogurt, creme fraiche, whole milk, or a combination of these, used generously
• a generous grating of nutmeg
• a pinch of mace, if you have it
• a pinch of allspice as well, if you have it
• plenty of salt and pepper

Procedure:

Bring water to a boil and then steam potatoes, sweet potatoes, and squash over simmering water until fork tender. Mash the vegetables with a potato masher, fork, or whisk and add butter and dairy and spices until you like the consistency and flavor.

Serve and enjoy... MUCH better than a tv dinner!