Flawless Mashed Potatoes

Ingredients:

2 lbs. russet or Yukon gold potatoes (Russet potatoes make fluffy mashed potatoes, whereas Yukon potatoes make a creamier mashed potato.)
1 Tbs. salt and more to taste
1 cup milk or cream
4 Tbs. unsalted butter
1/4 tsp. freshly ground black pepper
1/8 tsp. freshly grated nutmeg

Preparation:

Peel the potatoes and slice them into 1-1/2 inch pieces. Place in a saucepan and cover with cold water. Add one tablespoon salt and bring to a simmer.

Fill another saucepan with water and place over low heat. Potatoes should simmer on low until they are tender--about 20 minutes. Drain in a colander. Pour the milk or cream in another saucepan and heat over medium-high heat.

Additional ingredients can be added to flavor the classic mashed potatoes such as 1/4 cup sour cream, horseradish or roasted cloves of garlic.