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 SILVIA BIANCO (http://www.chefsilvia.com)

Garlic Mashed Potatoes & Gravy

6 medium potatoes cubed and boiled until soft and drained
1 cup warm milk
2 tablespoons chopped fresh garlic
3 tablespoons olive oil
5 tablespoons fresh chopped parsley or basil

Place cooked potatoes in a large bowl and mash with a potato masher or mixer
Slowly add warm milk, stirring as you add it and stopping when potatoes become fluffy
If potatoes are too dry, just add a bit more warm mild
In a saute pan
Add oil, garlic, salt & pepper to taste and saute until garlic just begins to brown (about 1 minute)
Add this to the potatoes and mix - Serve immediately

Gravy

Collect pan drippings and place them in a small pan
Add 5-6 tablespoons of flour and stir
Place pan on low heat & slowly add 2 cups chicken broth, stirring continuously until gravy thickens