2 med. potatoes, pared, diced
1 sm. onion, chopped
2 c. water
1/2 tsp. salt
2 c. milk or whipping cream
8 oz. (canned sm. bay oysters or lg. fresh) oysters
1 tsp. dried tarragon leaves, optional

1. Put potatoes, onion, water and salt in saucepan. Simmer 15-20 minutes or until potatoes are tender.

2. Mash potatoes coarsely right in the pan. Add milk, oysters and tarragon, if used.

3. Heat to serving temperature 2 to 3 minutes more. Taste and add more salt if needed. Serve hot. Makes 4 servings.