20 Tuesday Mar 2012
A friend of mine recently called me to tell me that she ate mashed potatoes for dinner. Just mashed potatoes. I teased her for a bit, but as the day went on…I kept dreaming of potatoes. And when I got home, I melted some butter and got to work. I layered everything in a skillet and baked in the oven until it was crisp and melty. And then I ate potatoes for dinner. Just potatoes.
…and leeks. And manchego. And garlic. And then I called my friend back and told her I’m a convert.
09 Sunday Jan 2011
Posted in the apartment kitchen archives
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corn, corn pudding, poblano, pudding, side dish, side dishes, vegetarian
I had some poblanos I needed to use up, and I thought they would be perfect to spice up some corn pudding. This recipe is easy to whip together, and it makes a perfect, wonderfully warm and homey side dish. But add some sliced grilled chicken or sausage on top, and you have a quick and simple lunch or weekday dinner. Best of all, this dish held and re-heated quite nicely – something that’s becoming increasingly important since Matt and I are working (and eating) at very different times!
21 Sunday Mar 2010
Posted in general, the apartment kitchen archives
I made a big batch of a simple side dish the other day, and it ended up being the perfect addition to a variety of other dishes throughout the week. I sauteed leeks (a fav of mine), garlic, and spinach. I also added a couple pats of butter (something I don’t normally do – Matt and I both had a rough week). We ate it alongside some grilled meat, then later piled it onto a sandwich. I also ate it cold with some cheese spread onto a cracker. It was sort of a relief to have something to go to in the fridge, and best of all, it was basic enough that we didn’t get sick of it before it was gone – it lent itself nicely to a wide array of remixing options.
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