Mashed Potatoes and Other Potato Recipe ingredients

To prepare this Mashed Potatoes and Other Potato Recipe, first wash the potatoes, and pare thin, removing all specks with the point of a knife. Add boiling water, and let boil slowly until thoroughly done, and drain; or cook in a steamer. Shake for a few moments over the open flame. Force through a potato ricer, or mash with a potato masher. Add salt, and a little vegetable butter and a little hot milk, or rich cream, and beat until light. Serve immediately.