scalloped potatoes

another dish to put into the holiday meal repertoire. this was perfectly creamy, but not overly so.

scalloped potatoes
makes 6 servings

5 large potatoes, peeled and thinly sliced
3/4 cup chopped oinoin
3 tbsp butter
1/4 cup flour
1 3/4 cups chicken broth
2 tbsp mayonnaise
2 garlic cloves, minced
3/4 tsp salt
1/4 tsp dried parsley
1/8 tsp black pepper
1/4 cup chopped fresh chives or green onions

1. Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Grease a 2 1/2 quart baking dish. 

2. Layer potatoes and onion in prepared baking dish.

3. Melt butter in saucepan over medium heat, stir in flour until smooth. Gradually add broth, mayonnaise, garlic, salt, parsley, and pepper. Cook and stir until thick and bubbly, about 2 mins. Pour broth mixture over potatoes and onion. Cover baking dish with foil.

4. Bake in preheated oven until potatoes are tender, about 1 hour and 45 ins. Remove foil and continue to bake until golden brown, about 15 mins more. Sprinkle with chives or green onions to serve. 

homemade caesar salad

what to do with lots of stale baguettes? make croutons for caesar salad!

homemade caesar salad
makes 4 servings

1 small head of romaine lettuce, washed and chopped
1/2 cup freshly shaved parmesan cheese
1 cup croutons
3 tbsp mayonnaise
2 tbsp dijon mustard
2 tbsp rice vinegar
1 tsp worcestershire sauce
1 garlic clove, minced
juice of 1/2 lime
1 tsp coarse black pepper
1/2 cup olive oil

Add the lettuce and parmesan in a large bowl.

In a large jar, combine all the rest of the ingredients and shake vigorously to emulsify. Drizzle dressing over the salad and serve.