Ingredients

• 8-10 medium potatoes, peeled and cubed

• Salt

• 5-6 ounces garlic-and-herb soft cow’s milk cheese, such as Boursin brand, fresh ricotta or goat cheese with herbs

• 1-1 1/2 cups warm milk and/or stock

• 1/4 cup minced parsley, chives and thyme

• 2 teaspoons lemon zest

• 2 cloves grated or pasted garlic (optional)

• Pepper, to taste

Directions

Cover the potatoes with cold water and bring to a boil. Salt the water and cook the potatoes to tender. Drain and return to the hot pot to dry them out a bit. Mash the potatoes with your soft cheese of choice, warm milk and/or stock, herbs, lemon zest and garlic; season with salt and pepper, to taste. To hold the mashed potatoes, cover and place the pan in 1 inch of simmering water in a larger pan, making a bain marie (hot water bath) to keep the potatoes warm without changing their consistency. This is one of many "Yum-o!" recipes – it's good and good for you. To find out more about Yum-o!, Rachael's nonprofit organization, visit www.yum-o.org.