For the first time in five years I’m not going to be cooking a Thanksgiving dinner. While I’m glad that I’m getting a chance to visit my family, I will definitely miss the cooking. It’s one of my favorite holidays in terms of the ritual preparation of food. To compensate for this, I’m going to post a few of my super-secret mission:incredible Thanksgiving recipes on this site. Try them if you dare. Ventured or no, I hope the recipes are enjoyed.

Mashed Potatoes

I got this one originally from Stephanie and have modified it in various and unhealthy ways over the years. I won’t say that it’s better than her original recipe, but it’s certainly worse for you.

Ingredients:

• 10 large-ish potatoes
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 1 cup sour cream
• 1/8^th cup Wild Turkey Bourbon Whiskey (101 proof)
• 1 beer

First and foremost a mild disclaimer: I’m swagging the measurements here. Big time. The “-ish” in the potatoes listing should give that away. Take everything slowly and carefully while preparing this dish. If something looks wrong, I’m sure you’ll be able to figure something out to mitigate. In the event of culinary disaster, just add more whiskey.

Preparation:

1. Skin the potatoes. Thoroughly. I know that there are people out there who like to mash them up with the skins still on them, claiming that it’s “better for you, blah blah blah.” This recipe isn’t about “better for you, blah blah blah.” It’s about swiftly and finally slamming your arteries shut and killing you dead, but with a great big smile on your face. So forget the skins. The spoil the visual esthetic of the dish.
2. Wash and dice the potatoes. Boil ‘em in a large stock pot.
3. Drink the beer. The potatoes will probably take a while to boil.
4. Mix the boiled potatoes, heavy cream, sour cream and whiskey with an electric blender until very smooth. Basically, mix them until they look smooth, and then keep it up for half again as long as you’ve already blended them.

Makes enough for a table full of people plus a couple days worth of leftovers.

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