Mashed potatoes rock. Hard. An essential part of so many classic meals, from the British roast to the American Thanksgiving (and a whole load in between) at first sight you?d be forgiven for thinking they?re just a pile of squashed spuds. But don?t be fooled – they?re soooo much more than that. Well made mashed potatoes, vegan or regular, need not only be the side dish to a meal; they have the ability to transform a meal from merely adequate, to unforgettable.
There are some insane people out there who don?t seem to like mashed potatoes, and I have come to a conclusion as to why this might be case.

They?ve only ever tried ?instant? mash from packets. Never do that again. Not even if you?re in the outback. Carry a sack of potatoes instead, it?s worth the effort. The potatoes were over-mashed and/or watery. Not good, and I can well understand the dislike.

Real, proper mashed potatoes, should be creamy, soft (but not too soft), and bursting with flavour. Some will argue that you?re going to cover the potatoes in a sauce or gravy anyway – that?s not the point. Mashed potatoes (vegan mashed potatoes included), should be so good you could eat a whole bowlful without sauce. If you need sauce to cover the taste, you?re doing something wrong.Vegan mashed potatoes clearly need to be made a little differently. By the way, if you?re thinking of going vegetarian (or already are and need a bit of inspiration) then make sure you check out our 30 Day Veggie Challenge for the...