Recipe information
Yield
enough for 4
Ingredients
mashing potatoes – 1 pound (450g)
olive oil – 4 tablespoons (60ml)
garlic cloves – 2, squashed flat but not peeled
thyme – a bushy sprig
a thick slice of butter
Preparation
Step 1
Peel and cook the potatoes in the usual manner. Warm the olive oil, garlic cloves, and thyme sprig in a small pan, then turn off the heat and leave the aromatics to do their work while the potatoes cook.
Step 2
Mash the potatoes as usual, introducing the butter and oil and holding back the garlic and herbs as you go. Grind in a little pepper and serve.
