Punched Up Potatoes

     Tired of taters?  Had your fill of mashed, smashed, and smushed during the holidays?  Here are a few add-ins to bring those plain old spuds back to life.

1)  Diced green chiles, sour cream, and shredded pepperjack cheese

2)  Diced green onions, cooked peas, and a dash of soy sauce

3)  Ricotta cheese, Parmesan cheese, and oregano

4)  Plain Greek yogurt, diced cooked carrots, and dill

5)  Olive oil, diced green olives, lemon juice, and lemon zest

6)  Chopped cooked bacon, fresh horseradish, and chives

7)  Dijon mustard and tarragon

8)  Drained canned corn, diced green olives, and curry powder

9)  Canned tuna in olive oil (use the oil too) and capers

10) Diced roasted red peppers and Brie

11) Chopped cooked broccoli and shredded Cheddar cheese

12) Diced cooked celery and onions, poultry season, and sage

13) Roasted garlic, lemon zest, and rosemary

14) Caramelized red onions, sauteed mushrooms, and crumbled Feta cheese

15) Drained canned black beans, salsa, and cumin

16) Diced fresh celery, crumbled blue cheese, and Frank's Red Hot Buffalo Wing Sauce

      Leftover mashed potatoes also make a great thickener for soups or stews, or spread them over a plain casserole, sprinkle with Parmesan cheese, and voila! -- shepherd's pie!