Peachy the Magazine Holiday 2017 | Page 61

FOOD + ENTERTAINING MASHED POTATOES WITH CELERY ROOT Serves 8 My favorite mashed potato recipe. Pulsing the potatoes in the processor makes them very smooth. I love the addition of celery root—it makes the dish much lighter. 2 pounds celery root, peeled and cut into large dice 1 pound Yukon gold potatoes, peeled and cut into large dice 4 cups heavy cream 1 stick unsalted butter Salt, to taste In a large pot, combine diced potato and diced celery root. Add heavy cream and cook for 15 to 20 minutes until tender. Once cooked, remove potatoes and celery root, reserving cream. Add potatoes, celery root, butter and 1½ cups of the reserved cream to a food processor (I add the cream in ½-cup increments). You may need more or less to get the consistency you prefer. Pulse until smooth and season with salt. Keep warm until ready to serve. HOLIDAY 2017 59