Turkey Day Prep: Smashed Potatoes

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

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