So yes, it's been a while. You know the drill. The recipes are still sitting there, waiting for me to put them on this blog, but shiny things keep distracting me. Life.
However, in honor of Thanksgiving (my favorite holiday to eat at), and the fact that I am for the first time traveling and contributing to the meal, I thought I would post two of the sides I am making. They are primal(ish), easy to make, and delicious. In fact, I make them quiet often with my chili, or other meals. However, as is the case with many of my more frequently used meals, I often do not properly document them. So this will be a post with minimal pictures. Just use your imagination, or try it for yourself!
Just Corn Bread
- 2 cups stone ground corn meal
- 2 tbsp coconut flour
- 1 cup milk
- 2 eggs
- 3 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 cup oil
- 1-2 tbsp honey (if desired)
Combine all ingredients, and place in a well-greased bread pan or muffin tin. Cook at 425 degrees for 25 - 35 minutes, until top is golden brown. That's it! I prefer mine with lots of butter and honey while it's still warm. Just saying.
Really Bad But Good Mashed Potatoes
- 3 large peeled potatoes cut in one-inch chunks (about 4 cups)
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 3 tbsp butter
- cream or milk to desired consistency (about 1/4 cup)
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- salt and pepper to taste
- 1/4 cup cheddar cheese
Heat potatoes in pyrex with water for 25 mins in the microwave, or boil them if you want to keep an eye on them. When soft enough to put a fork in and have it fall off, let cool for a minute or two. Next, add all ingredients (except cheese) to a Cuisinart (or mix with a hand mixer). Pulse/mix to the desired consistency, adding more milk if too thick. When it's the way you like it (I like mine with no lumps), add the cheese and fold in.
Done! Serve with turkey, or the meat of your preference... potatoes pictured below with pork chops :)
Well, that's all for now. Enjoy... and have a very happy Thanksgiving!
