(since i don't have a camera, and my 35mm is in the shoppe for repairs, i figured the next best thing was a pic. of mario batali's crocs. via his website.)

potato croquettes, modified from 3 diff. recipes, and heckling by my mother who claims i "didn't do them like nona":

about 5 waxy yellow potatoes, peeled and cut into cubes. Boil until fork tender.
-put potatoes through a ricer into the hot pot used for boiling. Add 3 tb.'s of real butter.
-add about 1/3 cup milk, or more if needed, turn on the heat and wait until milk starts to froth.
-turn of heat, and mix well.
-add 1/2 cup grated parmegianno. stir.

let cool.

-add a large handful of thinly chopped prosciutto, small handful chopped parsley, dash of nutmeg, and a little salt and pepper
-add 1 egg
-form mixture into little patties, coating with flour. shake off excess flour.

-in a large deep pan, fill with vegetable oil until 1/4 inch high up the sides of the pan.
-fry in batches until golden brown on all sides.
-place fried patties on plate with paper towel to soak up the excess oil
-yummy. enjoy. mangia.