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Old 29-05-2008, 14:56
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Before anyone says it, yes I KNOW nothing beats REAL mash! However, even though I love mash I just cannot be bothered to make it a lot of the time. Ready made mash is a great idea but a little pricey, and it goes off quicker than the instant stuff.

Smash was my favourite, but they changed the recipe a couple of years ago and it tastes horrid now (unless they have changed recipe AGAIN but I doubt it). I had Asda own brand instant mash last night with my fish fingers and beans, and it was horrible.

Which instant mash is the best you've had?
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Old 29-05-2008, 15:03
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Before anyone says it, yes I KNOW nothing beats REAL mash! However, even though I love mash I just cannot be bothered to make it a lot of the time. Ready made mash is a great idea but a little pricey, and it goes off quicker than the instant stuff.

Smash was my favourite, but they changed the recipe a couple of years ago and it tastes horrid now (unless they have changed recipe AGAIN but I doubt it). I had Asda own brand instant mash last night with my fish fingers and beans, and it was horrible.

Which instant mash is the best you've had?
From potatoes.

Honest, it's really not difficult or time consuming to boil a few spuds.

Top tip is to get a potato ricer.

Boil your spuds, pass them through the ricer. Add butter, white pepper, a bit of milk and a drizzle of chilli oil. Beat with a fork to blend them in.

Lush.
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Old 29-05-2008, 15:11
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I can make lovely mash, but I really can't be bothered to do it on a regular basis! I find the potato ricer really messy as well.
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Old 29-05-2008, 15:12
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M&S ultimate mash potato £1.99 and serves 2-3 people - I'd never bother making my own again.
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Old 29-05-2008, 15:13
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M&S colcannon mash is my favourite, 4 mins in microwave and it tastes absolutely delish. It's the only instant mash I eat, I did try smash once and was almost sick, vile stuff.
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Old 29-05-2008, 15:14
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What about the readymade stuff from Aunt Bessie or Tesco Finest Range that you microwave? That's fine, when you're feeling lazy and don't want to make it.
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Old 29-05-2008, 15:33
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Aunt Bessies and ready made mash is OK as it's real potato but SMASH!!? It's like glue! Yeeeuch...
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Old 29-05-2008, 15:33
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I still use smash but add to the original version by adding butter, chopped spring onions and sometimes cheese. Yummmy!
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Old 29-05-2008, 16:39
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Try Mr Mash - I think it's quite good.

I agree about Smash - it's diabolical now. It used to come as "pellets" but now it's like dust - and tastes like dust.
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Old 29-05-2008, 18:54
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Mash freezes well so just make a big batch then portion it into freezer bags.
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Old 29-05-2008, 18:59
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Aunt Bessie's Frozen Mash is great for when you are in a hurry especially if you add something like spring onions to it. Also fantastic for using in soups if you want a smooth soup rather than a textured one. Leek & potato soup made with Aunt Bessie's Frozen Mash is lovely.
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Old 29-05-2008, 19:10
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Really, how hard is it to boil some potatoes and mash them? I just don't get instant Mash.
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Old 29-05-2008, 19:38
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I like to have a pack of Tesco Instant mash in the store cupboard. It's quite acceptable if made up properly and is fine for a ten minute supper with fish fingers or something.

For the last month or two I've found that I need to boil potatoes, whatever their variety, for 40 minutes before they are right to mash - and it isn't always convenient.
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Old 30-05-2008, 08:51
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Aunt Bessies is fine. I've used it before.
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Old 30-05-2008, 09:07
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I find that the best instant mash is the powdered variety. The flaked/granuled stuff tastes horrible to me.

So, Somerfield's is good (and cheap), Mr Mash 2nd. Never ever liked Smash.
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Old 30-05-2008, 09:41
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Never tried instant mash And don't think I will bother...

I looove sweet potato mash, It's yummy, and good for you too

Thankyou for inspiring me to have fish fingers tonight...it's been far too long
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Old 30-05-2008, 10:02
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Tried a few, still not convinced...

Smash is awful now, I remember it as a kid and I thought it was good then. Used to come in a tin and I used to 'pinch' a few pellets and eat 'em dry.... lol....

The other ones are pretty bland too unless you add stuff to it. But Mr Mash is probably best of the worst.

Nothing beats real mash. No ingredients or additives, just your humble spud...

If you want variety, then try a different type of spud...

How about this one?

Desiree
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Old 30-05-2008, 10:39
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Aunt Bessie's Frozen Mash is great for when you are in a hurry especially if you add something like spring onions to it. Also fantastic for using in soups if you want a smooth soup rather than a textured one. Leek & potato soup made with Aunt Bessie's Frozen Mash is lovely.
Great tip!
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Old 30-05-2008, 10:45
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It is handy to have a pack of Mr Mash so that if you over-boil your spuds (get caught on the phone etc) you can rescue them by mashing them up with some Mr Mash and lots of butter and seasoning.

Yum.
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Old 30-05-2008, 17:25
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There is a quick/cheat way to make mash in minutes. Bake your potatoes in the microwave and then scrape out teh insides. You migth have to add a little more milk than usual but if you use a decent variety of spud it should be fine.

Alternatively. try butter bean mash. A tin of beans warmed up, drained and mashed - yummy. Needs a lot of seasoning and is especially good with fresh herbs chopped in.
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Old 30-05-2008, 17:55
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M&S ultimate mash potato £1.99 and serves 2-3 people - I'd never bother making my own again.
I love that stuff.
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Old 30-05-2008, 18:53
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M&S vintage cheese mash is the ultimate - love that stuff and very hard not to eat the whole pack!!
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Old 30-05-2008, 18:58
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I just don't get packet mash. Like Dan1979, I prefer to batch cook and bag freshly cooked potatoes to mash and freeze. It's one of those things you can do when cooking a meal, just cook extra. I do the same with rice.
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Old 30-05-2008, 19:00
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I stole it from Delia
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Old 31-05-2008, 18:21
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For instant mash, Yeoman used to be really nice*

For frozen mash, Heron (Frozen Foods) have some and it's just as good as Aunt Bessie's*

*I do much prefer proper mash and it's not like it's any hassle to make it.
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