Recipe

Step 1: Cook potatoes in a large pot of boiling salted water. Reduce heat and cook gently for 20-25 minutes, or until potatoes are very tender.

Step 2: While potatoes are cooking, melt butter in a medium skillet on low heat.

Step 3: Add finely chopped garlic cloves and ground cumin and cook for a few minutes until fragrant.

Step 4: Add corn kernels and increase heat to medium and cook for 2 minutes.

Step 5: Add sliced green onions, milk (or cream) salt and pepper and heat.

Step 6: Drain potatoes well and mash.

Step 7: Stir in corn mixture. Add extra hot milk or cream if potatoes are too thick. Taste and adjust seasonings if necessary.

Makes 6 to 8 servings

Reprinted with permission from Bonnie Stern’s Essentials of Home Cooking (2003 Random House Canada).