Mashed Potatoes with water

1 pound potatoes 1 pound apples, granny smith or other tart variety 1/2 teaspoon salt 2 slices bacon cut into 1/4 inch pieces 2 each onions or one large 2[...]

2 lbs russet potatoes , peeled and cut into large chunks 1/2 cup unsalted butter or 1/2 cup unsalted margarine , room temperature 1 tablespoon minced fresh[...]

2 tablespoons unsalted butter 4 ounces carrots (parsnips, turnips, or celery root, peeled, carrots or parsnips cut into 1/4-inch-thick half-moons, t) 3/4 lb[...]

2 lbs russet potatoes , peeled and cut into large chunks 1/2 cup unsalted butter , at room temperature, 1 stick 1 tablespoon garlic , minced 1 1/2 cups heavy[...]