Sweet Potato Mash with Garlic and Milk
I had a request to make sweet potato mash to go with grilled fish some time back, and haven’t had the chance to post this up. I made my version with some garlic powder, milk, just a little maple syrup and a sprinkle of paprika. I did not add butter because you don’t need it the extra calories. These were so creamy and so good, I wish they were carb-free! Maybe do a cauliflower mash soon.
Rustic Pork and Cabbage Stew
Everyone has some kind of a comfort food. For me, it’s gotta be soups and stews. Especially stews. Beef stews, chicken stews, vegetable stews.. any recipe that slow cooks the meats, veggies and potatoes til they break down and get so very tender.. the broth rich, thick, and full-bodied. Recipes online commonly name this type of stew “Grandma’s Stew” or something similar because it is so comforting on a cold (or hungry) night. A hearty stew is usually made up of a few core ingredients- potatoes, onions, a type of meat (beef and pork are common and impart great flavour) and (surprise!) celery. I know how most of you feel…