mashed potatoes Archives - fiftytwothursdays https://fiftytwothursdays.us/tag/mashed-potatoes/ style + fitness Wed, 20 May 2015 05:27:33 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.3.2 Thanksgiving: Trimming The Fat But Not The Fun https://www.fiftytwothursdays.us/life-dc/thanksgiving-trimming-the-fat-but-not-the-fun/ https://www.fiftytwothursdays.us/life-dc/thanksgiving-trimming-the-fat-but-not-the-fun/#respond Tue, 25 Nov 2014 13:30:46 +0000 http://fiftytwothursdays.us/?p=4123 Thanksgiving is a special day of the year when we gather together with family and close friends to celebrate each other and all that we are thankful for. It’s our family traditions that make this time of year so nostalgic and memorable. Grandma making her entrance with pecan pie in hand, Mom in the kitchen putting together her infamous creamy and buttery mashed potatoes, the nephews and nieces gathered around the table decorating Aunt Peggy’s sugar cookies. These are just a few of the family traditions that I look forward to each year that bring joy to my heart. The unfortunate part is that most of these also make my belly too full to enjoy the rest of the evening. I feel like a stuffed turkey myself! So for this Thanksgiving, we were looking to trim the fat but not the fun. Hoping to skip the unpleasant evening of indigestion, we thought we would try adding a healthy twist to our favorite recipes. Our goal was to look for dishes that opt for healthier ingredients and go lighter on the bad stuff, BUT most importantly, will still please a crowd and keep alive the traditions that make this day one we look forward to each year. For an appetizer we thought […]

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]]> https://www.fiftytwothursdays.us/life-dc/thanksgiving-trimming-the-fat-but-not-the-fun/feed/ 0 Bangers & Mustard Mash: Easy St. Patty’s Day Recipe https://www.fiftytwothursdays.us/foodie/bangers-mustard-mash-st-patricks-day-recipe/ https://www.fiftytwothursdays.us/foodie/bangers-mustard-mash-st-patricks-day-recipe/#respond Sat, 15 Mar 2014 14:35:03 +0000 http://fiftytwothursdays.us/?p=1554 With St. Patricks day coming up this Monday we wanted to share an easy, 30 minute recipe that anyone can whip up to help celebrate their inner irish! I’m sure most of you have tried banger’s and mashed potatoes but this was my first time incorporating mustard and gravy to the mix.  It’s not rocket science, but the combination was perfection and my husband seemed to enjoy it so much he went for seconds! I’m a huge fan of Trader Joe’s which is where I picked up all my ingredients.  They have an amazing selection of fresh, organic and healthy products that you can’t find anywhere else and everyone is super friendly and helpful. What you will need.. 2 lbs. of potatoes Salt & pepper 1/2 stick of butter 1/2 cup of whole milk 4 oz. of creme fraiche 2 tsp. of dijon mustard 2 lbs. of chicken sausage Parsley to garnish Place the potatoes in a large saucepan with enough water to cover along with 1 tablespoon of salt.  Bring to a boil and simmer for 20-25 minutes. Drain the potatoes and return to the saucepan. Add the butter, milk and creme fraiche and beat the potatoes in the pan […]

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