Recipes Olive Oil and Herb Smashed Potatoes Directions In a large saucepan place 3 qts of water, half of the salt, thyme stems, bay leaf, and garlic. Bring to a boil, and then turn down heat to low simmer. Cook approximately thirty minutes until fork tender. Drain, remove herbs, and let steam for 2 minutes. Place the potatoes back in the pan and mash with a fork or potato masher. Once desired texture is reached, fold in all but 1 tsp of the Spectrum® Organic Extra Virgin Mediterranean Olive Oil and the fresh herbs. Season to taste with salt and black pepper. Drizzle with remaining Spectrum® Organic Extra Virgin Mediterranean Olive Oil . Yield: Serves 6-8 Author: Ingredients 2 pounds yukon gold potatoes, peeled and cut in half ½ cup Spectrum® Organic Extra Virgin Mediterranean Olive Oil 10 thyme sprigs, leaves separated and stems reserved 1 bay leaf 2 cloves garlic, peeled and crushed 1 tbsp salt tsp parsley, finely chopped 1 tsp chives, finely chopped Black pepper to taste View this product Organic Extra Virgin Mediterranean Olive Oil