Mashed Potatoes with Ham with seasoning

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 ounces bacon , cut into 1/2-inch pieces 2 tablespoons bacon fat 2 tablespoons butter 8 ounces turnips , peeled and cut into a 1/2-inch dice (about 1 1/2[...]

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[...]

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[...]

4 lbs russet potatoes , peeled, cut into 1 1/2-inch cubes 1/4 cup butter 2 tablespoons minced fresh sage 1 teaspoon minced fresh sage 3/4 cup whipping cream[...]

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[...]

6 large baking potatoes , peeled, cut crosswise into thirds (about 4 1/2 pounds) 1 garlic clove , minced very finely 1 large onion , peeled, cut in half[...]