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To easily peel the garlic cloves, remove the root end, then add to boiling water& agitate with a whisk.
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Heat oil in a small saute pan over medium low heat.
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Add garlic& brown the cloves, turning often, for 3- 4 minutes.
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Add wine, season with salt& pepper and gently simmer until garlic is very soft (about 15- 20 minutes).
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If you run out of liquid, add a little water& continue cooking until the garlic softenens& becomes glazed with the reduced liquid.
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Reserve.
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Quarter potatoes& cover with cold, salted water.
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Bring pot to boil on high heat, reduce to simmer& cool until potatoes are fork tender.
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Meanwhile, melt butter in another pot, add cream& warm.
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Thoroughly drain the potatoes.
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Add the cream mixture, a little at a time, while mashing the potatoes.
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Finally fold in the braised garlic cloves.
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Season with pepper& nutmeg.