I believe in my previous post, I referred to these as mashed potatoes. Its a slight difference to me but technically, the recipe is titled Smashed Potatoes. From Cook’s Illustrated Magazine Issue no. 71, December 2004: Garlic-Rosemary Smashed Potatoes Ingredients 2 pounds Red Bliss, unpeeled and scrubbed 1 bay leaf 3 medium garlic cloves, 1… Continue reading Turkey Day Prep: Smashed Potatoes
Rosemary
I made dinner awhile ago. Chris is in love with his new rice cooker so he, earlier, had put a pot of jasmine rice on. We had the parmesan-crusted chicken from Kroger on standby in the fridge and just needed a way to tie it all together. Oh, and baby bella mushrooms were on sale… Continue reading Rosemary
Bread is good.
Bread with stuff between, even better. The Detroit Free Press has a couple articles on the best burgers and best sandwiches in Metro Detroit. Well, more like slideshows of the winning tastes. Quoting from Slide 37 of the Burger Show: The onion odor that clings to your clothes if you eat in is considered part of… Continue reading Bread is good.
Turkey Day Prep
I’m hosting Thanksgiving Day at our place this year. With Chris & I, my parents, brother and his wife, I’ll be feeding six with plans for some leftovers. I have a few requests plus things I’m absolutely going to make because its not Thanksgiving without them. Thanksgiving is my favorite holiday of the year. I love fall,… Continue reading Turkey Day Prep
Squash Risotto and Pan-fried Chicken with Mustard Wine Sauce
This summer, Chris and I were spending some time with friends at their cabin near Tawas (Michigan). One day, Becky and I were trying to use up groceries as we would be leaving the next day and didn’t want to leave a lot of food behind, especially food prone to spoilage in a bad, smelly… Continue reading Squash Risotto and Pan-fried Chicken with Mustard Wine Sauce