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Mashed potatoes is a food I don't eat spicy. Just plenty of black pepper, though. Just butter or with gravy or neither. Always the best when the meat juice gets mixed in. Hmmm... maybe some pickled jalapeno slices would be good. But only with certain meals. French fries I use ketchup with hot sauce and black pepper mixed in, same with hash browns and home fries. Baked, that's more traditional like mashed.

I generally use hot sauce on ethnic foods that use chili peppers in some dishes. I still like my traditional American dishes traditional. I also love garlic, onion, herbs, and spices used to enhance flavor. I use vinegar on steamed greens. I hardly use butter any more on anything. Peppers are better for your heart