Mashed Potatoes with Ham with milk

2 1/2 lbs baking potatoes , such as Yukon Gold, peeled and cut into 2 inch cubes 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/2 cup skim milk 2 tablespoons butter or 2 tablespoons[...]

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 ,[...]

4 potatoes , red works best 4 carrots , peeled and chopped 1/4 cup onion , diced and sauted 1/4 cup milk , warmed 1/4 cup butter , softened 1/4 cup cream[...]

5 baking potatoes 1/4 lb butter , sliced 1/2 cup heavy cream salt 5 organic domestic mushrooms , sliced 2 tablespoons pure olive oil 2 cloves garlic , sliced[...]