4 ahead garlic white potatoes Recipes

russet potatoes (peeled but leave whole , or use yukon gold potatoes), head of garlic (broken into cloves, peeled and left whole ), butter (can increase to 1/2 cup), sour cream (may use low-fat), whipping cream (35% cream), shredded white cheddar cheese, green onion, chopped, salt (or to taste), fresh ground black pepper (or to taste), grated parmesan cheese

olive oil or 1/2 oz vegetable oil, peeled chopped carrots, chopped yellow onions, chopped red bell pepper, minced garlic, ground turkey or 5 -6 oz chicken, fennel seed, fresh thyme, fresh rosemary, fresh sage, lemon pepper, soy sauce, balsamic vinegar, kosher salt, frozen green pea, grated low-fat cheddar cheese, grated parmesan cheese or 2 -3 oz romano cheese, mashed potatoes (made ahead with reduced fat milk, horseradish or garlic, butter buds, white pepper and salt)

unsalted butter, leek, white and light green parts halved lengthwise, washed, and chopped small (about 1 cup), garlic cloves, minced-pressed through a press (about 1 tbsp), heads garlic , rinsed-papery skins removed and top third of heads cut off and discarded, low sodium chicken broth or 6 cups vegetable broth, bay leaves, russet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch cubes (about 4 1/2 cups), red bliss potatoes, unpeeled-cut into 1/2-inch cubes (about 3 cups), low sodium chicken broth or 1 cup vegetable broth, heavy cream, fresh thyme leaves, minced, ground black pepper, fresh chives, minced, olive oil, garlic cloves, sliced thin lengthwise, table salt