3 rich double garlic potatoes Recipes

oil, garlic cloves, chopped, onion, chopped, smoked kielbasa, diced (see *note at bottom), head of cabbage, chopped small, kidney beans, undrained, new potatoes, quartered, yellow squash, sliced, catsup, good quality, beef broth (i use campbells double rich or double strength in a pinch), salt , to taste, pepper , to taste, red wine (a nice splash) (optional)

potatoes, peeled and cut into large chunks (russet or other baking potato), garlic cloves, whole and peeled, garlic cloves, chopped (optional), whole milk or 1/4-1/2 cup half-and-half or 1/4-1/2 cup whipping cream, unsalted butter, creme fraiche (or sour cream or whipping cream), salt, black pepper, chopped chives (or thinly sliced green onions)