Mashed Potatoes Or Yams

Ingredients:

6 baking potatoes or Yams

1/2 onion or 2 cloves garlic, chopped

1/2 teaspoon parsley

1/2 teaspoon basil

1/4 teaspoon sea salt

1/8 teaspoon black pepper

1 cup water or rice milk

Bake potatoes in a covered dish for 1 hour at 350o F.

While hot, place potatoes (whole with skins) in a large bowl, mash with a masher and add the above ingredients.

Continue mashing until somewhat smooth.