Easy Mashed Potatoes Trick

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Illustrated by Elliot Salazar.

Mashed potatoes — so delicious, yet so annoying to make. Skip the hand mixer, fork pressing, and, well, potato mashing. Simply boil your potatoes, and once they're fully cooked, push them through a sieve for a perfectly smooth, effortless side dish.

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