Make this recipe a recipe that people in that category can eat. categories: ['low_fat'], recipe: fill 3 qt sauce pan half way with water. add garlic powder, thyme, and (aprox. 3 tbs) salt. bring to low boil and add potatoes cubed into 1 1/2 to 2 1/2 inch pieces. let boil until a fork will easily penetrate large pieces. drain off water and add salt and pepper to taste, butter (tastes better that margarine) and milk (carefully). mash potatoes (i use a waffled round hand potatoe masher instead of a mixer because i like lumpy, but that takes some elbow grease). you can work with the ingredients a bit to get the right texture.

Target recipe: combine potatoes and carrots in a large pot and fill with cold water. bring to a boil and cook 5 minutes. add garlic and reduce heat to simmer until potatoes and carrots are tender, about 35 minutes. drain and keep 1 cup of the cooking liquid. mash the potatoes and carrots with a hand masher. combine chicken broth and butter in a small pan; heat over medium heat until the butter melts. slowly stir broth mixture into the mashed potatoes and carrots. if nacessary, add the reserved cooking liquid until the potatoes reach the desired thickness. server while hot.