Title: Basil mashed potatoes
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      Yield: 4 Servings
 
      2 tb Pine nuts
    1/4 c  Extra-virgin olive oil
      3 md Cloves garlic, peeled and
           Sliced
    1/2 ts Kosher salt
    1/4 ts Freshly ground black pepper
      2 c  Basil leaves, washed and
           Dried (2 ounces)
      1    Basic mashed potato recipe
           (recipe follows)
 
  In a blender, combine the pine nuts, extra-virgin olive oil, garlic,
  salt and pepper, and puree.  With the motor running, add the basil
  leaves and continue to puree until smooth.
  
  Add the basil puree to the warm mashed potatoes, and over low heat
  stir with a wooden spoon until the puree is completely incorporated
  and the mixture is piping hot.  Serve.
  
  Yield: 4 servings