Recent content by NitroChic

Thanks to all... my first post..on the wrong board no less. I appreciate the input.

I am very new, and have read on here that instant mashed potatoes are a good thickener for soups etc. One post said "If used properly". Can someone please expand on that? I am ususlly too panicked about the thickness of a soup or stew to make them. I just use instant potatoes as a breading mixed...