Can Anyone Help? 2018

[MadamSarcastra]

I'd really appreciate a quick response on this one

Do I boil the potatoes with the skin on, or do I peel them first? I'm trying to make mashed potatoes.

I keep the skin on... for nutrients. But I found a beautiful method a couple years ago... boil WHOLE potatoes (I heard they can lose up to 80% of nutrients if they're cooked in pieces)... so throw the whole taters into cold water, bring it to a boil, let 'em boil for about three minutes, remove the pot from the heat & cover it.... and keep it covered for an hour. I will never use another method again. They cooked beautifully & my kitchen didn't turn into a steam bath! LOL

 

[KLS52]

I never peel anymore. I boil till cooked then submerge in cold water and the skins come right off.


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[Poppy]

If you're using a thin skinned potato, like a red skin or a Yukon Gold, they are very nice with the peels left on. Just chop them in chunks, boil (ALWAYS start with cold water for mashed potatoes), drain and season. If you have tougher potatoes, then peel first.

 

[Calliegirl]

I usually peel them if the potatoes have any green on them.

 

[silva]

I really don't like any white potatoes besides, I guess, russet? The big brown ones from Idaho touted for baking. I tried the yellow, and the red, leaving the peels on, but I just don't like them and hated the feel of the peel. I peel the russets first and find the pressure cooker cooks perfectly for mashed. I gotta try MadameSarcastras way now! Sounds even easier
TBH- I like instant too!

 

[silva]

I want to share how easy I found making no stick pasta! I always added pasta to LOTS of boiling water, stirred a lot, and still had pieces stick together. I found adding just enough cold water to the pasta, just about an inch covering it, and turn heat to medium high. Set timer for 10 to 12 minutes, stir just a bit, and then, unless theres still too much water, add sauce and simmer another couple minutes. It's been perfect every time, and really good with pulverized cashews with garlic instead of sauce
I did this after buying Barilla Presto Pasta-- realized it was just regular pasta with different instructions!

 

[Mikkel]

A bit late, but only time I peel potatoes is for mashed potatoes. I think it becomes a bit strange with the peel on...

Now I've started to buy a couple of really big potatoes so I don't have to peel so many, as it's boring.

 

[shyvas]

Interesting. Well, I peeled these, but maybe for next time. So you don't even peel them after they're boiled?

So how did you mash turn out ?

I would say that it depends on your taste and preference ; if you like heavenly, smooth and whipped style mash ; peel them. If you like more a lumpy, rustic style of mash, don't peel them. However, make sure that they are organic and dirt free. Most of the vitamins are in the skin.

I really prefer a creamy style so always peel them.

Vegan - Mashed Potatoes

 

[Second Summer]

So how did you mash turn out ?

I would say that it depends on your taste and preference ; if you like heavenly, smooth and whipped style mash ; peel them. If you like more a lumpy, rustic style of mash, don't peel them. However, make sure that they are organic and dirt free. Most of the vitamins are in the skin.

I really prefer a creamy style so always peel them.

Vegan - Mashed Potatoes

Just eating the left-overs now! Not too bad, as a first attempt, I thought. I like it chunky, actually, so I'll try with the skin on next time. And yes, I actually used your recipe as a loose guide

 

[shyvas]

Just eating the left-overs now! Not too bad, as a first attempt, I thought. I like it chunky, actually, so I'll try with the skin on next time. And yes, I actually used your recipe as a loose guide

Is this your bachelor day ?

 

[Calliegirl]

What should I use in place of applesauce? Oil? I want to make this strawberry streusel cake recipe, but apples give me migraines, so I need to substitute it.
Vegan Strawberry Streusel Cake

 

[KLS52]

It already has the melted butter so I'm not sure I would add more oil. How about another fruit? Like banana...or peach, plum?


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[KLS52]

Maybe a jar of baby food fruit would work. I'd be too lazy to make an alternative fruit "sauce" lol.


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[Calliegirl]

Maybe a jar of baby food fruit would work. I'd be too lazy to make an alternative fruit "sauce" lol.


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I like this idea, timesavers are always welcome.

 

[shyvas]

Any other kind of fruit or sweet potato would do. Did you make the cake Callie ? I'm curious to know whether you liked it ?

I prefer the more denser type of cakes (crumble cake) or tarts compared to light textured ones.

 

[Calliegirl]

I plan to make it Tuesday night or Wednesday morning for my roommates birthday. I usually make a chocolate cake, but she isn't big on chocolate. She'll expect me to eat a few pieces over the next day or two so I needed to make sure it was okay for me to eat too.

I have a few peaches and nectarines, I'll have to make sure to save one or two to use and not eat all of them.

 

[shyvas]

I plan to make it Tuesday night or Wednesday morning for my roommates birthday. I usually make a chocolate cake, but she isn't big on chocolate. She'll expect me to eat a few pieces over the next day or two so I needed to make sure it was okay for me to eat too.

I have a few peaches and nectarines, I'll have to make sure to save one or two to use and not eat all of them.

That sounds nice. I'm looking forward to hearing about the cake.

 

[AeryFairy]

What should I use in place of applesauce? Oil? I want to make this strawberry streusel cake recipe, but apples give me migraines, so I need to substitute it.
Vegan Strawberry Streusel Cake

Looks like the apple sauce is an egg replacement, so the equivalent amount of any other egg replacement should do the trick. The recipe calls for half a cup, which is two eggs, so 2x any of the following (I'd say mashed banana is the closest one to apple sauce):

 

[Calliegirl]

I like that chart, thanks. I have nice ripe bananas now too.

 

[Chryssie]

That is an excellent chart! I saved and printed it out. Thanks!