Mashed Potatoes with seasoning

3 lbs russet potatoes or 3 lbs yukon gold potatoes , peeled and quartered 6 garlic cloves 1 small onion , chopped crushed red pepper flakes 1/4 cup butter ,[...]

3 lbs russet potatoes (about 6) 6 leeks , chopped, washed well, and drained (white and pale green parts only) 6 tablespoons unsalted butter 1 tablespoon fresh[...]

2 lbs russet potatoes 1 1/2 teaspoons salt salt , to taste fresh ground black pepper 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil 3 -4 garlic scapes , sliced (whistles) 1[...]

2 lbs russet potatoes , peeled, eyes and blemishes removed, cut into 2 inch chunks. If using russets, they can simply be bak or 2 lbs yukon gold potatoes ,[...]