Mashed Potatoes with bacon

4 cups cubed peeled potatoes 1 1/2 cups water 4 -6 tablespoons milk 3 tablespoons butter , softened 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon pepper 1 cup frozen corn[...]

1/2 cup green onion , chopped fine 1/2 cup red pepper, chopped fine (optional) 1 tablespoon canola oil 4 cups mashed potatoes (prepared with milk & butter,[...]

4 cups carrots , in 1/4 inch slices (about 1 lbs) 1 lb potato (like Yukon Gold) 2 tablespoons oil 1 cup onion , minced (about 2 small) 3/4 cup water , hot 1[...]