Mashed potatoes are awesome, but instead of eating the same old recipe every year, want not try something with a little twist, like this mashed potatoes and Rutabaga with Lemon recipe. It may sound weird, but it tastes fantastic. Here is the recipe.

Ingredients
2 pounds of rutabaga (cut into 2- inch slices)
2 pounds potatoes chopped in four
12 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 1/2 cups half-and-half, warmed Kosher salt
1 tablespoon of extra-virgin olive oil
1 1/2 tablespoons lemon zest
8 scallions, white and green parts

1/3 cup chopped parsley
1 1/2 cups breadcrumbs

Bring the rutabaga and potatoes to a boil after starting with cold water. Be sure to generously salt the mix in a large pot. Reduce the flame after it reaches a boil and simmers for 30 minutes.

Mix in the butter and mash until smooth (or leave it a bit chunky, whichever you prefer). Now add the warm half-and-half and 2 teaspoons salt. Melt the remaining butter in a skill with medium heat. Throw in the lemon zest and scallions. Cook fr about 2 minutes while throwing in the salt, parsley and breadcrumbs. Stir until the mix is toasted (roughly 5 minutes).

Put the mashed veggies on a serving platter and adorn with the breadcrumbs. Garnish with the scallion pieces and serve.

http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/food-network-kitchens/mashed-potatoes-and-rutabaga-with-lemon-recipe2.html?oc=linkback

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Ingredients
2 pounds of rutabaga (cut into 2- inch slices)
2 pounds potatoes chopped in four
12 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 1/2 cups half-and-half, warmed Kosher salt
1 tablespoon of extra-virgin olive oil
1 1/2 tablespoons lemon zest
8 scallions, white and green parts

1/3 cup chopped parsley
1 1/2 cups breadcrumbs

Bring the rutabaga and potatoes to a boil after starting with cold water. Be sure to generously salt the mix in a large pot. Reduce the flame after it reaches a boil and simmer for 30 minutes.

Mix in the butter and mash until smooth (or leave it a bit chunky, whichever you prefer). Now add the warm half-and-half and 2 teaspoons salt. Melt the remaining butter in a skill with medium heat. Throw in the lemon zest and scallions. Cook fr about 2 minutes while throwing in the salt, parsley and breadcrumbs. Stir until the mix is toasted (roughly 5 minutes).

Put the mashed veggies in a serving platter and adorn with the breadcrumbs. Garnish with the scallion pieces and serve.

http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/food-network-kitchens/mashed-potatoes-and-rutabaga-with-lemon-recipe2.html?oc=linkback

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Main Course: Turkey is the traditional main course, but you can do better than that. Opt for some bacon-wrapped turkey, or a ham, or even guinea hens to put a spin on the main course on your Thanksgiving table.

Side Dishes: A holiday dinner is not complete without a number of delicious sides.  Mashed potatoes with gravy, stuffing, yams and other holiday favorites will make for an enjoyable dinner in your Van Nuys apartments.

Dessert: From the traditional holiday pumpkin and apple pie to cheesecake or truffle puddings, be sure you are prepared with desserts to suit any palette.

These are just a few ideas when you are cooking for a large group in your apartments in Van Nuys, CA.  Take advantage of these or use your own for a wonderful holiday meal with family and friends.

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