As well as being the ultimate comfort food, mashed potatoes can also be jazzed up into something really special. They’re a super-versatile alternative to roast potatoes for your Christmas dinner , and havethe added benefit of soaking up all those lovely meat juices and gravy. Advertising weekly Campaign named the 25-year-old Cadbury's Smash commercial its favourite in its top ten of the century.

Yes. Mash freezes well for up to three months. It’s worth noting that the more butter and cream you add, the better it will freeze. Leave in the fridge overnight to defrost before reheating. If you’re in a hurry, follow the advice above on adding extra milk or cream while reheating so you don’t dry the mash out. What to do with leftover mashed potatoes Cook in a large pan of boiling salted water over a medium heat for 15 to 20 minutes, or until tender. I like to add butter to a bowl and use a fork to mash it into the potatoes. I've never tried adding garlic to the finished dish, though I do boil the potatoes in a pot with minced garlic. Floury and all rounder potatoes work best to achieve a fluffy yet creamy mash without fussing with potato ricers and other gadgets (this is, after all, the everyday mash you’re going to make all the time!)

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A group of blue headed Martians sat around the table. A red headed Martian (presumably the leader of the gang) says ‘On your last trip did you discover what the Earth people eat?’ For reasons of hygiene and safety, personal grooming products, cosmetics or items of intimate clothing cannot be returned.

If we had to choose a favorite, it would be smashed potatoes. They take a little bit more work than just throwing a baked potato into the oven, but I think they are worth the extra time and effort. Use butter and a touch of oil. Because butter = flavour, oil ensures more even and better browning and crispiness. Can’t use just butter because it burns in the oven at high temperatures.The original 1970s advertisements have been featured in several "best ever television advertisements" lists.

Premier Foods brought out some other Smash variations, including ‘Cheddar and Onion’ and ‘Buttery’, as well as creating a ‘healthier’ recipe for the basic product (although most normal people would probably maintain that making your own mash potato from scratch is probably the healthiest option).Mash again until smooth, adding a splash more milk to loosen, if needed, then taste and adjust the seasoning, if needed.

The spots featured the creatures chortling as they heard how the "Earth people" peeled their own potatoes, "boiled them for 20 of their minutes," then "smashed them all to bits" - instead of using Smash instant mash. Now BMP DDB is celebrating the accolade by showing the original 1974 commercial in Channel 4's final advertising slot of the year at 2355 GMT on 31 December.It also loves to have a Salisbury Steak nestled on it before drowning in Mushroom Gravy, or to have a tumble of juicy Swedish Meatballs drowning in creamy gravy.