Simple Mashed Veg - Get Creative!

I love my mashed potatoes but it was not until I was living in London that I began adding more to create a mashed veg instead of just mashed potatoes.

Simple easy and something a bit different and healthy too...if you watch the butter and salt :)...

Potatoes - try some new potatoes with skin on!
Swede - my absolute favorite - called Swede (aka Swedish Turnip) in the UK and Rutebegas in the US
Carrot - just for some color!
Jerusalem Artichoke - these are not your average artichoke



Boil and then mash ALL together with some liberal butter and salt and a little EVOO if needed...Personally, I use a hand masher so that it stays chunky and presents with great texture!

Skillet Apples

This is one of my favorite ways to eat apples ... who can resist butter and apples AND sugar?!

Personally, I love to make this recipe from October through the holidays - it serves alot and makes a lovely addition to holiday dinners!  For an excellent dessert, serve it over some good old fashioned vanilla ice cream.

1/3 cup butter
1/2 to 3/4 cup of sugar depending on how sweet vs tart your apples are
2 TB of cornstarch (flour may be substituted)
1 1/2 cup water1/4 - 1/2 tsp cinnamon to your taste
4 medium apples peeled and sliced








Melt butter & stir in your cornstarch to make a consistency similar to a roux.



Add remaining ingredients.


Simmer & Stir.

Cook 15 min over low heat until apples are tender and thick sauce.


Serve and Enjoy!