Page 62 - Harnett Life Fall 2019

FAMILY FEATURES
hen holiday
gatherings
Wturn into
all-day events, having
meals ready from
morning to night
becomes an important
part of seasonal hosting.
Starting with breakfast
through the main course
followed by a savory
dessert, a full day of
celebration calls for a
variety of dishes.
To help keep your
crowd fueled for a wide
range of activities,
consider these recipes
for Hot Cocoa Pancakes
to get your morning
started, Browned Butter
Smashed Potatoes with
Butternut Squash to
pair with a holiday ham
and Black Forest Cake
to end the festivities on
a high note.
Find more holiday
recipe inspiration at
Culinary.net.

Party-Perfect Potatoes peeled, seeded and cut
Almost every holiday meal calls into 1-inch chunks

water
for side dishes to complement the 1 teaspoon salt, plus
main course, and as one of the most additional, to taste, divided
versatile base ingredients available, 3 tablespoons butter, divided
potatoes often provide home chefs 8-10 fresh (2-3-inch) sage leaves,
with a multitude of options. stacked and cut
Served mashed, fried, scalloped, into 1/4-inch strips
sliced, diced, boiled, roasted or just 1/2 cup 1% milk
about any style in-between, potatoes freshly ground black
are ideal for matching with the pepper, to taste
centerpiece of your family meal. In 3-quart saucepan, cover potatoes
These Browned Butter Smashed and squash with water; add 1 teaspoon
salt.
Potatoes with Butternut Squash call Bring to boil over high heat;
for Wisconsin yellow-flesh potatoes reduce heat, cover and cook until
to achieve a dense, creamy texture tender, 12-15 minutes.
with their just-buttered appearance. In small saucepan over medium
Find more dishes for your holiday heat, mix 2 table spoons butter and
gatherings at eatwisconsinpotatoes. sage. Tilting pan and watching
com. closely, cook about 3 minutes, until
butter foams and begins to brown;
Browned Butter Smashed keep warm.
Thoroughly drain potatoes and
Potatoes with Butternut squash, return to pan and shake 1-2
Squash minutes over low heat. Using hand
Prep time: 25 minutes masher, roughly mash to create
chunky mixture.
Cook time: 15 minutes Over low heat, gently mix in
1 pound (3 medium) remaining butter and milk.
Wisconsin yellow-flesh Season with salt and pepper, to
potatoes, cut into 3/4-inch taste.
chunks Spoon into serving bowl and
1 small butternut squash drizzle with brown butter and sage.
(about 1 pound),