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Wash and dry produce.
Dice potatoes into ½-inch pieces. (TIP: For smoother spuds, peel potatoes first.) Place in a medium pot with enough salted water to cover by 2 inches. Bring to a boil and cook until tender, 15-20 minutes.
Reserve 1⁄3 cup potato cooking liquid, then drain and return potatoes to pot.
Keep covered off heat until ready to mash.