Chive & Buttermilk Mashed Potatoes

Step 1: Peel potatoes, if desired, and cut into 2-inch chunks. Place the potatoes and salt in a large heavy saucepan. Add cold water to cover by 2 inches. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to simmer, cover, and cook until potatoes are very tender, 10 to 15 minutes. Drain well.

Step 2: Return potatoes to the pan. Mash with a potato masher, an electric hand-held mixer or by working through a ricer.

Step 3: Stir buttermilk, chives, salt and pepper into the potatoes. Return pan to low heat to re-heat potatoes through.

Step 4: Serve.