Pinch is relative, and who measures salt? You're not alone in repeating this error.
The potato-salt-soaking approach doesn't work. Just add extra other ingredients. Add broth and veggies to stew.
Unfortunately, gluey potatoes cannot be fixed, but they can be used in another meal. However, you can correct over-creaminess.
Add one tablespoon of potato flakes to the mash in a skillet and mix well. Fluff with a fork after they thicken for a few minutes.
There's nothing worse than smelling all those hard-earned tastes and burning your tongue on the first bite.
Cream and butter contain casein, a fat-loving molecule that binds and washes away capsaicin oil.
Many people start cooking by putting garlic in the pan, but it burns and tastes harsh by the time the remainder is ready.
Don't overheat the pan when adding garlic. Sliced garlic may survive longer cooking than minced.