🥔 Part 2: Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes
🧄 Ingredients:
- 4 large potatoes, peeled and cubed
- 1 head of garlic
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- ½ cup milk (or cream for richness)
- 3 tbsp butter
- Salt and pepper to taste
🔪 Step-by-Step Method:
- Roast the Garlic:
Cut the top off the garlic bulb, drizzle with olive oil, wrap in foil, and roast at 400°F (200°C) for 30–35 minutes until soft and golden. - Cook the Potatoes:
Boil the potatoes in salted water for about 15 minutes until tender. Drain and return to the pot. - Mash and Mix:
Squeeze the roasted garlic cloves out of their skins and mash them into the potatoes. Add butter and warm milk. Mash until creamy and smooth. Season with salt and pepper.
🥕 Part 3: Honey-Glazed Carrots
🍯 Ingredients:
- 4 large carrots, sliced into sticks
- 1 tbsp butter
- 1 tbsp honey
- Salt and pepper to taste
- A pinch of cinnamon (optional for warmth)
🔪 Step-by-Step Method:
- Steam or Boil:
Cook the carrots until just tender (about 6–8 minutes). Drain. - Glaze:
In a small skillet, melt butter and stir in honey. Add the carrots and toss until coated and glossy. Sprinkle lightly with salt, pepper, and cinnamon.
🍽️ Bringing It All Together
To serve, spoon a bed of creamy mashed potatoes onto your plate, top with a juicy herb butter chicken breast, and finish with a generous helping of honey-glazed carrots on the side. Drizzle some of that luscious pan sauce over the chicken and potatoes for the ultimate comfort meal.
💖 Final Thoughts
This dinner captures the feeling of home and togetherness — the kind of meal that makes everyone linger around the table a little longer. Every element — the buttery chicken, the velvety potatoes, and the sweet carrots — blends perfectly into a plate of love.
My sister’s secret? Cooking with joy, patience, and a touch of heart. Now that you have her recipe, you can bring that same warmth into your own kitchen — no visit required.
So, roll up your sleeves, light up your stove, and let this signature dinner
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