A fine, soft, almost pourable paste made by processing or pounding food.

To mash or grind food until completely smooth, usually in a food processor, blender, sieve, or food mill.

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To blend food together until it becomes completely smooth. Cooking Terms Glossary Q-R

 (f) mashed potatoes, or any mashed preparation.

To grind or mash food until it is a smooth paste.  This can be done in a food processor or blender, or the food may be forced through a sieve or ground with a mortar and pestle.

A smooth and creamy preparation obtained by the use of a food processor, blender, or pressing cooked foods through a sieve.

(f) mashed potatoes, or any mashed preparation.

To place vegetables or fruit in a blender or food processor and process until smooth.

to process a food into a smooth paste, usually with a blender or food processor, or by pressing the food through a fine sieve or food mill.

To change a solid food into a liquid or heavy paste, usually by using a blender, food processor, or food mill; also refers to the resulting mixture.

This is finer than mashing but it's basically the same process. For really creamy potatoes, you might purée them. You can use a sieve or a food processor. Other great vegetables purées include pe [..]

paste of fruit or vegetable used in cooking.