It Could Happen To You: Thanksgiving Cooking Fails To Avoid

Undercooked Potatoes

The only thing worse than serving up mashed potato paste is serving up undercooked and lumpy mashed potatoes. The instant you take a bite, your teeth sink into a crunch that is totally unbecoming of mashed potatoes. Instead of suffering through the misery, put the mashed potatoes back in a pan, add a splash of milk or cream, and cook the mess over low heat until the lumps are soft. Give them a quick mash and serve them right the second time.