Patricio's Simple Recipes

 I hope you enjoy my simple recipes I titled this web page patriciossimplerecipes.co.uk because there are some people; as I was once, that really are unsure how to do simple everyday things.  my love for cooking started when I was 12 years old, when I was shown by my fabulous teacher in school how to cook scrambled eggs for the first time. I hope these recipes (although there are not many but there will be more to come) are simple to understand and easy to make for all, the most important thing is to enjoy the experience and the food.  If your a 12 year old or a 62 year old I hope these help. Take care everyone.  Pat

 Mashed potatoes should be simple to make and to some people it is; if you do not want lumpy mashed potato I have a simple answer for this. Using 11/2 Kg of Maris piper or (white potatoes from your local supermarket)  125ml Milk (full or semi skimmed) 1 TBLS butter Pinch of salt. the most important preparation is how you begin,  Peel the potatoes, then cut into even sizes about 35 mm/11/2” across Place the potatoes in to a saucepan and fill with water to just cover all of them add a pinch of salt. Place on a high heat until boiling then reduce the heat on a low to medium setting and let simmer When you can push a fork through the potatoes without any resistance, drain thoroughly and place back on heat to get rid of any water remaining,  Add butter, a pinch of salt and gradually pour the milk,( do not use a masher at this point). Using a wooden spoon or spatula beat the potatoes and add milk to the softness required, then finish with a masher. One last beat with a spo...