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Dave Martin's Mashers: Two Variations

November 21, 2006

Chef Dave Martin’s Masher Ideas for Thanksgiving

Basic Masher Formula
Serves 5-8 guests based on how much they eat

INGREDIENTS:
5 Lbs. russet potatoes (washed, peeled and cut into same size cubes)
Stockpot with water that covers the potatoes, completely
½- ¾ cup kosher salt
1 cup heavy cream
2 Tbls. Unsalted butter
small sauce pan or bowl to heat the 2 together in the microwave
kosher salt
black pepper or white pepper (be careful this stuff is hot for some)

DIRECTIONS:
Key is to keep all your potatoes the same size for even cooking. Place sliced potatoes into salted water and make sure that the water covers them completely and even over the top of them. It is important to cook your potatoes in the salted water as in the final seasoning you do not need to add as much salt as the potatoes will retain some flavor from the salted water. While potatoes are cooking, heat your cream and butter on the stove top or in the microwave, do not boil, just heat up to melt the butter and warm the cream. Boil potatoes covered until they easily break apart, do not over cook or you will have paste or glue.

Drain potatoes and then add as much of the cream and butter mixture as desired, I actually do not use the whole amount because if you cook your potatoes properly they end up being super creamy without all the extra fat, but it’s your call. Taste for seasoning and add kosher salt and your favorite pepper to taste.

Comments

Joshua wrote:

Dave,

I can't wait to try this recipe, I think you are a great chef, keep up the good work.

Josh

posted at November 21, 2006 05:24 PM

Deanna wrote:

Dave,
I have 2 questions for you: 1: Has Bravo/Top Chef asked you to be a guest judge? #2, Can you please send me a copy of your recipe for the dessert dish, bread pudding and passion fruit. (the one that you made for Tiffany). I have been looking for it everywhere and I am unable to find it. I can't remember everything you had in them. Thank you for your time, for I know that you are busy.
Thanks again,
Deanna

posted at November 21, 2006 09:48 PM

Pamela wrote:

Dave,
Just wanted to say that you were my favorite on the show. Your ideas were amazing!
Hope to see you in the future as a guest judge or with your own show!
Happy Holidays!

posted at November 22, 2006 03:53 PM

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posted at November 22, 2006 07:19 PM

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