mash with

mash (something) with (something)

1. To use something to crush or smash something else into dust or paste. Mash the avocado with the mortar and pestle before you add the tomato, onion, and lime juice.
2. To crush or smash multiple ingredients together to form a mixture. Make sure you mash the tomatoes with a teaspoon of sugar to cut through their acidity.
3. To combine different elements in a clumsy, forceful manner. The director mashes a gross-out comedy with a vampire horror film to create something quite unlike anything else you'll see this year—for better or worse.
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Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

mash something with something

 
1. to use something to mash something up. Vernon mashed the potatoes with a spoon because he couldn't find the masher. Gerald used the heel of his shoe to mash the wasp.
2. to combine ingredients while mashing. Mash the turnips with the butter. She mashed the potatoes with sour cream, cream cheese, and a little garlic salt.
See also: mash
McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs.
See also:
  • add to
  • add to (something)
  • add on
  • a/the feel of (something)
  • (I) wouldn't (do something) if I were you
  • a straw will show which way the wind blows
  • a crack at (someone or something)
  • add in
  • all right
  • (you) wanna make something of it?
References in periodicals archive
Heat the Scotty Brand Cheddar Mash as per pack instructions, mix the mash with a fork and gently spoon it on top of the fish.
The best gadget to mash with is a potato ricer - it's what all the restaurants use.
Becks ordered a double pie and mash with liquor and took home six of the same.
This spiced mash is very simple to prepare and can be served in place of regular mash with your favourite meals.
Margo Roman, who it said has 32 years of clinical experience, treated the bird at MASH with homeopathic remedies and alternative therapies such as herbs, Reiki and ozone therapy.
Strain well then mash with the butter and some seasoning.
Here is an old favourite, bangers and mash with a twist.
Easily prepared in either the microwave or a combi steamer, Super Mash is available in four tasty varieties: Super Mash with Bubble and Squeak, creamy mash with the addition of cabbage and fried onion--Super Mash with Butter and Milk, the classic, creamy mashed potato--Super Mash with Carrots and Swede, creamy mash with the addition of creamed carrots and swede--Super Mash Homemade, just like Mum used to make, fluffy mashed potato with small lumps.
Serve the mash with a spoonful of caramelised onions on top.
Mash with the hot milk, seasoning, butter, creme fraiche, thyme and mustard.
Well, get those thoughts behind you and make a delicious accompaniment of smooth mash with the harsher taste of wholegrain mustard.
2) Mash with cream, salt and butter until as smooth as possible.
Fry 4-6 slices of shredded bacon until they are crisp, and add to the mash with some of the fat.
The Gourmet range is Sweet Potato Mash, Sweet Chilli Mash and an Italian Mash with bacon, peppers and red onion.