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  "title": "Easy Mashed Potatoes",
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    "2 lbs potatoes , Russets or Yukon Golds",
    "4 tbsp vegan butter",
    "1/2–3/4 cup unsweetened almond milk",
    "1 tsp salt, plus salt for the cooking water",
    "Black pepper to taste",
    "1/2 tsp garlic powder, optional"
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    "Peel if desired and cut into uniform roughly 1-inch chunks. Cover with cold water by about an inch and salt the water.",
    "Bring to a boil, reduce to a steady simmer and cook about 15–20 minutes until a fork slides through effortlessly.",
    "Drain well. Return potatoes to the empty hot pot over very low heat 1–2 minutes, gently shaking to dry them. Warm almond milk and vegan butter.",
    "Mash thoroughly before adding much liquid. Add melted butter and gradually add warm almond milk to desired creaminess. Season with salt, pepper and optional garlic powder."
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