SERVES 6
Potatoes were very popular in the Capitol, which might have meant they were rare in the rest of Panem. This would seem likely, since they’re grown mainly in the Western United States, where the Capitol was located.
Leaving the peel on the potatoes adds flavor, texture, color and a great deal of vitamins and minerals to what would otherwise be plain old mashed potatoes.
5 RED POTATOES, UNPEELED, CUT INTO BITE-SIZED PIECES
1 LARGE ONION, QUARTERED
½ CUP FRESH PARSLEY, CHOPPED
½ STICK BUTTER
SALT AND PEPPER TO TASTE
Boil potatoes and onion until potatoes are tender and a fork slides through them easily.
Drain potatoes and put into large bowl, then mash with a potato masher.
Add parsley, butter, salt and pepper. Stir and serve.