Place the peeled, chunked 2 ½ lb Yukon Gold potatoes peeled and cut into 2-inch chunks in a large Pot and cover with cold water by about 1 inch. Add a generous pinch of 1 ½ tsp salt divided, plus more for boiling water. Bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce to a steady simmer. Cook for 15–18 minutes, or until the 2 ½ lb Yukon Gold potatoes peeled and cut into 2-inch chunks are completely tender when pierced with a fork.

While the 2 ½ lb Yukon Gold potatoes peeled and cut into 2-inch chunks cook, warm the ¾ cup vegetable broth warmed, low-sodium preferred in a small Saucepan over low heat. In the same Saucepan (or a small Skillet), gently sauté the 3 cloves garlic minced minced in 1 tablespoon of 2 tbsp olive oil extra-virgin for about 1 minute until fragrant but not browned. Stir the 3 cloves garlic minced into the warm ¾ cup vegetable broth warmed, low-sodium preferred and set aside.

Drain the 2 ½ lb Yukon Gold potatoes peeled and cut into 2-inch chunks thoroughly in a Colander and return them to the hot Pot. Let them sit for 1–2 minutes to steam off any excess moisture — this is the key to fluffy, non-watery mash.

Add the 4 tbsp dairy-free butter such as Earth Balance or Miyoko's, cut into pieces, room temperature pieces, remaining 2 tbsp olive oil extra-virgin, 3 cloves garlic minced, ¼ tsp white pepper freshly ground, and 1 teaspoon of 1 ½ tsp salt divided, plus more for boiling water to the 2 ½ lb Yukon Gold potatoes peeled and cut into 2-inch chunks. Mash with a Potato Masher until the 4 tbsp dairy-free butter such as Earth Balance or Miyoko's, cut into pieces, room temperature is melted and mostly smooth.

Pour in the warm 3 cloves garlic minced-infused ¾ cup vegetable broth warmed, low-sodium preferred a little at a time, mashing and stirring between additions, until you reach your desired creamy consistency. Taste and adjust 1 ½ tsp salt divided, plus more for boiling water as needed. Transfer to a serving Mixing Bowl, drizzle with 2 tbsp olive oil extra-virgin, and garnish with 2 tbsp fresh chives thinly sliced if desired.