recipe of the week

MASHED POTATOES

Ingredients
2 cups water
2-1/2 pounds potatoes
6 tablespoons butter
1/3 cup heavy cream
Salt to taste

Directions
Boil water in 2-quart saucepan. Meanwhile , peel potatoes and cut into small cubes. Put potatoes into boiling water and simmer , uncovered , for about 20 minutes or until fork-tender. Drain water off. Using a mixer, whisk or potato masher, mash potatoes until free of lumps. Add butter, cream and salt and whip again until smooth.Makes 6 to 8 servings.