It's the Secret Recipe Club Reveal Day!. My secret blog was, Cafe Mayhem & Pictures of all my Pretty Princesses. I had fun looking thru this blog, but I chose this recipe.... because I saw the picture of the cookbook and I thought "OH MAN, I HAVE THAT SAME COOKBOOK!" see picture here at Jules blog and here at my blog. (well, it's not THIS blog, it's a running list of all my cookbooks )
Of course, then I realized that it was a cookbook cover from a fundraiser.
Still the excitement lingered and I felt Jules and I had a bond. We both like to cook for example. We both LOVE this cookbook cover and the recipes each contains.
And we both like to particiapte in the Secret Recipe Club.
When the Handyman noticed I was putting carrots into his beloved mashed potatoes he was kind of horrified to tell you the truth, but I am happy to say that his words when eating this were " This really IS good!"
And the Handyman spoke the truth!!
Yes, these Deluxe mashed potatoes have carrots in them....that is not cheese....and they are a bit lumpy....but that made them really, really good.
I did have to add a bit of heavy cream (because I had it) or mine would have been really dry, but other than that I stuck to the orginal recipe and we loved it.
I served these with some grilled salmon and fresh brocoli--what a perfect mea. In fact....there are leftover potatoes. I think I'll go fix myself some.
In the Secret Recipe club, we are assigned a blog and we choose any recipe from that blog to make and post about. We keep our assigned blogger a secret until posting day. It's a lot of fun getting to know another blogger by actually 'stalker' (or visiting) their blog.
It's such a fun blog hop to take part in. I can't wait to go visit all the other Secret Recipe bloggers!
Of course, then I realized that it was a cookbook cover from a fundraiser.
Still the excitement lingered and I felt Jules and I had a bond. We both like to cook for example. We both LOVE this cookbook cover and the recipes each contains.
And we both like to particiapte in the Secret Recipe Club.
When the Handyman noticed I was putting carrots into his beloved mashed potatoes he was kind of horrified to tell you the truth, but I am happy to say that his words when eating this were " This really IS good!"
And the Handyman spoke the truth!!
Yes, these Deluxe mashed potatoes have carrots in them....that is not cheese....and they are a bit lumpy....but that made them really, really good.
I did have to add a bit of heavy cream (because I had it) or mine would have been really dry, but other than that I stuck to the orginal recipe and we loved it.
I served these with some grilled salmon and fresh brocoli--what a perfect mea. In fact....there are leftover potatoes. I think I'll go fix myself some.
In the Secret Recipe club, we are assigned a blog and we choose any recipe from that blog to make and post about. We keep our assigned blogger a secret until posting day. It's a lot of fun getting to know another blogger by actually 'stalker' (or visiting) their blog.
It's such a fun blog hop to take part in. I can't wait to go visit all the other Secret Recipe bloggers!
Mashed Potatoes Deluxe
2 1/2 qt. chicken broth
8 russet potatoes
6 medium carrots, cut into 1 inch lengths
1 large onion, cut into quarters
1 tsp dill (dried or fresh)
6 Tbsp. butter
3 Tbsp parsley
2 Tsp. salt
1/2 tsp ground pepper
In a large pot, bring chicken broth to a boil. Add potatoes; cover. Lower heat. Boil 15 minutes. Add carrots and onions; boil 20 minutes until potatoes and carrots are tender. Drain potatoes and carrots in a colander; cool 5 minutes and peel.
In a large bowl, combine potatoes, onions, dill and butter. Mash with potatoes masher. Add parsley, salt, and pepper; mash again. Heat and serve warm.
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19 comments:
Now I wonder how many fund raiser cookbooks there are out there like that! They usually have the best recipes.
I'm so glad you liked the recipe, they really are great for something just a little bit different.
And just a side note, the friend I mentioned in the post? Her favorite thing to eat is salmon.
Love the addition of carrots!
I like the idea of adding carrots to mashed potatoes. My guys would share Handyman's initial reaction. Tough!
Love the addition of carrots and it makes for such a pretty plate.
If you haven't already, I'd love for you to check out my SRC recipe this month: Levain Chocolate Chip Walnut Cookies.
Lisa~~
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I'm not sure I'd like the lumpiness, but I'd be willing to give them a try. They sure are pretty!
those mashed potatoes look super savory!
Wow, those really are deluxe mashed potatoes. Great pick for the SRC!
Yum! Now that's my kind of mashed potatoes!!!
Oh great idea adding carrots! I'm going to have to try that :)
These look fantastic! Love the addition of the dill and carrots, yum! :)
Mmm mashed potatoes are my favorite food! Seriously. These look amazing.
I have to admit that mashed potatoes with carrots was something I was also suspicious of, until I tried a Tunisian version. Delicious! I wholeheartedly endorse them now.
That mashed potato is making me soo hungry ....
Love the carrots ...
I love mashed potatoes. I love carrots. This looks delicious!
Such a pleasant looking mashed potatoes! Nice presentation!
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Okay. These are the kinds of potatoes you can't leave on the table whilst you visit after a meal -- SOMEBODY will finish off the bowl and the lumpiness will transfer to that person... love the combination of pots and carrots. This is a must-have. Thanks for sharing. Come visit and check out my Secret Recipe!
Okay. These are the kinds of potatoes you can't leave on the table whilst you visit after a meal -- SOMEBODY will finish off the bowl and the lumpiness will transfer to that person... love the combination of pots and carrots. This is a must-have. Thanks for sharing. Come visit and check out my Secret Recipe!
This looks like a great way to incorporate more veggies into my family's diet. Thanks for sharing!
I was wondering if that was cheese or carrots when I first saw the picture. I bet those taste yummy, and a great way to add some healthy to delicious yet carb-loaded potatoes :)
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