Lemon-basil mashed potatoes

This easy 8-ingredient recipe for mashed potatoes is fast enough that it can be prepared on a busy weeknight—just 25 minutes—and special enough to be served for the holidays or your next gathering. While red potatoes are on the waxy side, there is no need to peel them before cooking and mashing; their skins are easy to eat as well as adding flavor and texture. Halving the potatoes before boiling them means they cook more quickly, too. Instead of the basil, try stirring in about 1 cup of cooked chopped spinach or 2 cups of fresh chopped spinach.