Oprahs Classic Potatoes Recipes

CLASSIC MASHED POTATOES

Steps:

• Put the potatoes in a large pot, cover with cold water by 1 inch and season generously with salt. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to a simmer and cook until the potatoes are tender, 12 to 15 minutes. Drain well.
• Press the potatoes through a ricer or food mill back into the pot. (Alternatively, return the potatoes to the pot and mash with a potato masher.)
• Fold in all but 2 tablespoons of the butter until melted. Gradually stir in 3/4 cup milk until smooth. If the potatoes still seem thick, gradually add the remaining 1/4 cup milk as needed. Season with salt.
• Transfer the potatoes to a serving dish. Top with the reserved 2 tablespoons butter and sprinkle with chives.

CLASSIC MASHED POTATOES

Steps:

• Put the potatoes in a medium pot, cover with cold water and add 2 tablespoons salt. Bring just to a simmer and simmer the potatoes, uncovered, until tender, about 45 minutes. Drain.
• Peel the potatoes and return them to the pot (if desired, pass them through a ricer or food mill after peeling). Mash the potatoes with the milk and butter using a fork or potato masher. Stir in 2 teaspoons salt; season with pepper.

OPRAH'S TURKEY MEATLOAF

Steps:

• Heat oven to 350 degrees.
• Place mushrooms, onions and ¼ cup wine in medium nonstick skillet.
• Bring to a boil the reduce heat to medium-low, cover and cook for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until vegetables are tender.
• Meanwhile, combine ground turkey, breadcrumbs, parsley, 1 tbsp tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, garlic, thyme, salt, pepper, oregano and egg in a large bowl.
• Stir in mushroom and onion mixture.
• Shape turkey mixture into a 8x5-inch loaf and place in a glass baking dish.
• Spread remaining 1 tbsp tomato paste over top of loaf; pour remaining ¼ cup wine into baking dish around meatloaf.
• Cover tightly with foil and bake 45 minutes until cooked through.
• Make lite gravy: Heat oil in small saucepan over medium heat.
• Stir in flour until smooth.
• Gradually whisk chicken broth.
• Bring to a boil and boil for 3-5 minutes until thickened.
• Season with pepper.
• Slice meatloaf and serve with Oprah’s classic potatoes.