(Metro News Service) Despite their name, side dishes have a tendency to take center stage come the holiday season. That's particularly true when hosting a potluck-style dinner for family and friends. Such an arrangement, which typically sees hosts prepare the main course and guests bring side dishes and desserts, can remove a lot of responsibility from hosts' shoulders and afford them more time to mingle with their loved ones.

Those tasked with crafting a delicious side this holiday season can build their offering around a popular and seasonal main ingredient like sweet potatoes. This recipe for "Sweet Potato Mash" from Lines+Angles fits that bill and is sure to please everyone around the holiday dinner table this year.

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Sweet Potato Mash

Serves 4

• 4 large sweet potatoes, peeled
• Salt
• 4 tablespoons butter
• 1 sprig coriander, or parsley
• Freshly ground pepper and salt

1. Cut the potatoes into large chunks and cook in boiling salted water until tender, about 14 to 18 minutes.

2. Drain thoroughly, then set the pan over a low heat and shake the pan to drive off any excess moisture.

3. Mash thoroughly with the butter until smooth, then season generously with salt and pepper and serve with a garnish of coriander.