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Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes

Submitted by: Barrett

It is the sweetness of the roasted garlic that makes these mashed potatoes so delicious.

Ingredients:

1/4 cup whole garlic cloves, peeled
6 large potatoes, peeled and chopped
1/4 cup olive oil
1/2 cup milk
1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
2 tablespoons butter or margarine
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Place garlic cloves in a pan with olive oil, cover and bake for 45 minutes or until golden brown.

2. Bring a pot of salted water to a boil. Add potatoes; cook until tender but still firm. Drain, and transfer to a large mixing bowl.

3. Remove garlic from pan and add to potatoes.

4. Add milk, cheese, butter, salt and pepper. Beat on medium speed of mixer until smooth.

Makes 8 servings

Orange Glazed Sweet Potatoes

Submitted by: Cindy Callentine

The orange juice makes this a tasty dish. Even people who are not fond of sweet potatoes like this one. Give it a try!

Ingredients:

6 medium sweet potatoes
3/4 cup boiling water
1 teaspoon salt
3 tablespoons butter or margarine
1/2 tablespoon grated orange peel
1 tablespoon orange juice
3/4 cup light corn syrup
1/4 cup brown sugar
3 or 4 orange slices, halved

Directions:

1. Pare and halve sweet potatoes.

2. Combine peel, juice, corn syrup, and brown sugar.

3. Add sweet potatoes, boiling water, and salt to a large saucepan. Simmer, covered, until tender; this should take about 15 minutes. Drain off liquid, leaving 1/4 cup in skillet. Dot potatoes with butter or margarine. Pour orange juice mixture over potatoes, and add orange slices. Cook, uncovered, over low heat until glazed, an additional 15 minutes. Baste often, and turn once while cooking.

Makes 6 servings