can you make them anytime in summer. and the mashed potatoes are baked.

Family, I'm confused. I make mashed potatoes in the summer, and have made lasagna in the summer when I didn't mind heating up the house with the oven. Are you asking about a specific recipe?

no i just wanted to make lasgna and mashed potatoe even in summer because i am tried of eating fast food.

Why can't you eat anything you want when you want to?

i can but the fast food places are making me sick.

Sorry, I mean why can't you eat whatever you want whenever you want AT HOME!!

I've never made mashed potatoes from baked. I peel and cut up the potatoes, put in a pot with a cup of water, cover, bring to a boil and then simmer about 20 minutes or until they are nice and soft. Mash, add butter, milk, and salt to taste.

P.S. Why do you think fast food is making you sick? Do you eat a lot of it?

because i went to one and was throwing up and other stuff and there isn't reason io can't anything at home so i think i will thank you guys.

You can cook anything you want at home and don't worry about it!

thank you guys very much.

You can make baked potato's in the summer. If it is the heat you are concerned with,you can put them on the barbeque (if you have one). Then after their baked,you can put them in a pot and mash them,with whatever ingredient you want.

You can also do baked potatoes in the microwave. Wash the potatoe, pierce a few times with a fork, and cook in microwave about 7 mins. on high (1100 watts). This is for one potatoe.

I always do my baked potatoes in the microwave too. I do coat them with oil or bacon grease first because I love my potato skins!

There are some really good 'dried' mashed potato mixes. Add water and butter and milk if you like. Easy and quick if you don't have the time to peel and cook whole potatoes. I like the ones that come in a one-serving cup. So easy in the microwave. I think the brand that's best is 'Idahoan' and comes in red packets or cups.

If you use raw potatoes, just be sure they aren't greenish in color and don't eat the 'eyes' that are sprouting. Sometimes summer potatoes start to sprout and grow new plants. The eyes can be toxic. Peel and wash.

Also, there are some pretty good microwave lasagnas out there. I like Marie Callendar's and Stouffers best. Quick and easy. No boiling the noodles, etc.

I agree with Sorta about the Stouffer's lasagna. Very good.

As far as "instant" mashed potatoes, I like the Betty Crocker. My husband is very picky about mashed potatoes and says my homemade is the only version that tastes good to him. He was surprised at how good the Betty Crocker brand is. The key is to use plenty of butter - a bit more than package instructions say.

We do too. We coat them in olive oil and sprinkle them with sea salt before baking - it makes the entire potato very tender and delicious.