Dirty Potatoes

• chopped onion1⁄2 cup
• finely chopped fresh mushrooms1⁄2 lb
• butter↗4 tablespoons
• dried tarragon1 teaspoon
• white wine↗1⁄4 cup
• salt↗1⁄4 teaspoon
• fresh ground pepper↗1⁄8 teaspoon
• large white potatoes, peeled and cut into 1 x 2 inch chunks↗3
• water↗1⁄4 cup
• milk↗1 cup

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   Put onion, mushrooms and 2 tablespoons of the butter in 2-quart casserole.

2. 2

   Microwave on high power, uncovered, 2 minutes.

3. 3

   Stir in tarragon, wine, salt and pepper.

4. 4

   Microwave on high power for 5 to 7 minutes, until vegetables are very tender, stirring once.

5. 5

   Set aside to keep warm.

6. 6

   Put potatoes and water in 2-quart casserole, cover.

7. 7

   Microwave on high power for 14 to 16 minutes, until very tender, stirring twice.

8. 8

   Let stand, covered, 3 minutes.

9. 9

   Add the rest of the butter (2 tablespoons) to potatoes, mash.

10. 10

    Add mushroom mixture with its liquor and milk.

11. 11

    Whip until fluffy.

12. 12

    Add more milk if too thick.