Mashed Potatoes Serves 8. Total time: 35 minutes; 10 minutes active
Ingredients: • 4 pounds combination of yellow and Russet potatoes, peeled and quartered • 2 1/2 tablespoons salt, divided • 1 1/2 cups half and half • 4 tablespoons butter • 2 tablespoons chives, chopped • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, or to taste
Mashed Sweet Potatoes Serves 4. Total Time: 45 minutes
Ingredients: • 2 pounds sweet potatoes, about 2 medium • 1 cup coconut milk • 1 teaspoon cinnamon • 1/2 teaspoon salt Directions: 1. Heat the oven to 400°F. Place the sweet potatoes on a sheet pan and roast for about 30 minutes, until very tender when pierced with a knife. Let cool slightly. Strip the skins from the sweet potatoes and place the flesh in the bowl of a food processor bowl (if you prefer, you can use a large bowl and a handmasher). Puree or mash the sweet potatoes to desired degree of smoothness, and mix in the coconut milk, cinnamon and salt. 2. Serve warm.
Directions: 1. Place the potatoes in a large pot with enough water cover and 2 tablespoons of the salt. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat and cook until the potatoes are tender, about 20 minutes. Drain them and set aside. 2. In a small saucepan, gently heat the half and half and butter until the butter is just melted. 3. Place the potatoes in a large bowl, add the half and half and butter, 1/2 tablespoon salt and pepper. Mix together with a spoon and add in the chives, once the ingredients are incorporated. Do not overmix or over-handle the potatoes. Serve immediately.
Homemade Gravy Servings: 8. Total Time: 20 minutes
Ingredients: • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour • 2 cups chicken stock • 2 tablespoons white wine • 3/4 teaspoons dried parsley • 3/4 teaspoon salt • 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme • 1/4 teaspoon white pepper • 1 large pinch fresh chopped sage (or 1/4 teaspoon dried sage) • 1/4 cup heavy cream Directions: In a medium saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter. Add the flour, whisking constantly to form a white, paste-like roux. Slowly whisk in chicken stock 1/2 cup at a time. When all the stock is incorporated, add the wine, herbs and spices, stir and bring the mixture to a simmer for 10 minutes. Reduce heat, add cream and stir. Serve immediately.
November/December 2020
The Co-operator | The Newsletter of East End Food Co-op
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