I wanted to make something different for the work Thanksgiving potluck. Browned butter, sage and sweet potato is a classic pairing. The Yukon gold potatoes added texture and the starch needed to thicken up the sauce. This is a nice alternative to sweet potato casserole. This dish can be made ahead. Omit the last layer…
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Going Ham!! Roasted Fresh Ham with Citrus and Rye (from Bon Apetit)
Last Thanksgiving I decided to make a fresh ham for the upcoming (at the time) annual Willard Family Christmas gathering. I have to admit that I was nervous! I told everyone my plans and the most common reply was ” Why not just go to Honey Baked Ham and get one. It would be easier.”…
Oven Baked Chicken w/Roasted Apples and Mashed Cauliflower
5 cups chopped peeled Braeburn apple (about 1 1/2 pounds)
1 teaspoon chopped fresh sage
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
4 garlic cloves, chopped
1/2 teaspoon salt, divided
Cooking spray
8 chicken thighs (about 2 pounds), skinned $
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Chopped parsley (optional)
Preparation
Preheat oven to 475°.
Combine first 5 ingredients. Add 1/4 teaspoon salt; toss well to coat. Spread apple mixture on a jelly roll pan coated with cooking spray.
Sprinkle chicken with 1/4 teaspoon salt and pepper, and arrange on top of the apple mixture. Bake at 475° for 25 minutes or until chicken is done and apple is tender. Remove chicken from pan; keep warm.
Partially mash apple mixture with a potato masher, and serve with chicken. Sprinkle with parsley, if desired.
Qui’s Notes: The apples made this dish, so I would double the amount of apples (and corresponding spices) called for.
Also, I used season salt instead of salt and pepper to flavor the chicken and I us
Scraping The Bowl 