Tag Archives: mashed potatoes

02/5/14
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Braised Beef Short Ribs

TUESDAY Braised Beef Short Ribs  |  Mashed Potatoes  |  Skillet~Roasted Brussels Sprouts “Nothing creates a sense of well~being like a barely simmering braise or stew cooking quietly on the stove or in the oven.  The warm aromas wafting in the air are deeply comforting.  Dinner is cooking.  A simple and economical cut of meat is Continue reading → «Braised Beef Short Ribs»

01/13/14
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Lavender Dry~Rubbed Veal Chops & Lavender~White Chocolate Mashed Potatoes

SUNDAY Lavender Dry~Rubbed Veal Chops  |  Lavender~White Chocolate Mashed Potatoes  |  Steamed Broccoli   Before we get to the rest of our dinner last night, let’s talk about the Lavender~White Chocolate Mashed Potatoes…did you think I had lost my mind?  When I came across this recipe {posted over at the Salted & Styled blog} it Continue reading → «Lavender Dry~Rubbed Veal Chops & Lavender~White Chocolate Mashed Potatoes»

06/1/13
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Chicken Paillard with Zucchini, Basil & Parmesan Salad

FRIDAY Chicken Paillard  |  Zucchini, Basil & Parmesan Salad  |  A Parmesan & Olive Oil Mash When we lived in Healdsburg, a charming small town in Sonoma County, California, we ate well…very well.  Among our choices when it came to dining out…all things pig {handcrafted salumi & bacon for starters} and house made gelato at Continue reading → «Chicken Paillard with Zucchini, Basil & Parmesan Salad»

04/28/13
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Slow-Roasted Pork with Herbs, Butter-Braised Spring Onions & Creamy Mashed Potatoes

SUNDAY Slow-Roasted Boneless Pork Shoulder with Herbs & Lemon  |  Butter-Braised Spring Onions with lots of Chives  |  Creamy Mashed Potatoes What a glorious weekend!  The weather here in Northern California was just about as perfect as you could have imagined.  Cool mornings & evenings but sandwiched in-between was spectacular sunshine & balmy temperatures. We Continue reading → «Slow-Roasted Pork with Herbs, Butter-Braised Spring Onions & Creamy Mashed Potatoes»

02/8/13

February 10th, 2013 ~ Weekly Dinner Menu

  SUNDAY Nach Waxman’s Brisket of Beef  |  Horseradish Mashed Potatoes  |  Roasted Brussel Sprouts MONDAY Sliced Brisket with Onions on Soft Potato Rolls  |  French “Peasant” Beets TUESDAY Black & White “Zebra” Pasta  |  “The World’s Most Famous” Tomato Sauce  |  Truffled Garlic Bread with Fresh Basil WEDNESDAY Slow-Cooked Split Pea & Ham Soup Continue reading → «February 10th, 2013 ~ Weekly Dinner Menu»

02/5/13

Roast Chickens, Thyme-Mashed Potatoes & Kale Salad with Meyer Lemon Vinaigrette and Parmesan Shavings

TUESDAY Roast Chickens  |  Thyme-Mashed Potatoes  |  Chopped Kale Salad with Meyer Lemon Vinaigrette & Parmesan Shavings   Maybe I watched too much of The Electric Company or Sesame Street when I was growing up but , I have to admit, I like grouping things {finding a theme in almost everything I do}…finding out which Continue reading → «Roast Chickens, Thyme-Mashed Potatoes & Kale Salad with Meyer Lemon Vinaigrette and Parmesan Shavings»

11/11/12

Braised Short Ribs, Mashed Potatoes & Grilled Carrot Salad

SUNDAY Red Wine-Braised Short Ribs  |  Mashed Potatoes  |  Grilled Carrot Salad with Brown Butter Vinaigrette ♣   ♣   ♣ WARNING:  This dinner is not a “quickie”…but I promise you, your efforts will be well-rewarded.  This braise is a perfect Sunday dinner…. I have been craving short ribs for about a month but I just didn’t Continue reading → «Braised Short Ribs, Mashed Potatoes & Grilled Carrot Salad»