Skordalia

Ingredients

• 1  pound baking potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch chunks
• 4  teaspoons minced garlic
• 1  teaspoon salt
• 1/4  cup fresh lemon juice
• 1/2  cup olive oil
•   Pita wedges

Directions

1. Combine the potatoes and cold water to cover in a medium saucepan; bring to a boil. Reduce heat and cook about 15 minutes or until very tender. Drain potatoes then transfer to a food mill or potato ricer. Force potatoes through the mill into a large mixing bowl.

2. Meanwhile, mash the garlic with the salt with the flat side of a large knife to form a paste.

3. Beat potatoes at high speed with lemon juice until smooth. With mixer at low speed, gradually drizzle in olive oil, beating constantly, until mixture is very smooth. Beat in garlic paste until blended. Serve with pita wedges. Makes 36 servings (2-1/4 cups).