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Insert the thyme sprigs in a cheesecloth bag.
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Combine milk, garlic and thyme in a pan and bring to a simmer over medium heat.
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Reduce heat to low and simmer gently until garlic is soft.
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8 to 10 minutes Throw away Thyme.
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Transfer the mixture to a blender and puree until smooth.
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Return to pan and stir in the scallions.
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Set aside, covered.
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Large pot, bring I inch salted water to boil.
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ADD Cabbage, cover and cook until tender.
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8 to 10 minutes; drain well (sometimes I steam the cabbage).
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Place potatoes in a large saucepan and cover with cold salted water.
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Bring to a boil, and reduce heat to medium and cook, until tender.
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Drain potatoes, and return to pan.
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Mash with a potato masher, Or any instrument you have.
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hands, egg beater--fists--whatever, best if using a masher though.
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Gradually add sour cream, and mash until smooth.
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Watch the consistency, You do not want a mixture that looks like soup.
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So add slowly.
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Stir in cabbage and season with the salt and pepper.
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Add the grated cheese lastly.
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Meat lovers may add crisp bacon when mixing.
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I have put Italian sausage(fried and cut up into very small pieces) into this dish.
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Any type of sausage is good--even Brats.
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May garnish with Italian parsley.
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THIS REALLY IS TO DIE FOR.
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I usually put in a bowl, and find a pan, where the bowl sits on top, covered.
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Add a bit of water to pan under low heat and it keeps the potatoes hot until serving time.
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Must stir occasionally.
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This also helps to melt the cheese.
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This trick may be done with other foods.
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NOTE:.
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Boniato potatoes are found in an Asian Market.
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They are a mix between Yukon Gold and a Sweet Potato.
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They are just simply to delicious.
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So I rarely buy another potato since these are the best.
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The Boniato peels like a regular potato.
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Just has a harder Brown skin.
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YOU MUST TAKE OUT THE THIN VEIN THAT RUNS DOWN THE CENTER::.
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Quarter them lengthwise and take out the very thin vein that runs down the center.
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It is a bit bitter.
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Then chop as a regular potato.
