Rainy night

It has been cold, rainy and windy for the past few days in MD. I needed a meal tonight to warm me up (since I didn't want to turn the heat on - lest I get a huge electric bill). Some roasted garlic mashed potatoes and curried corn bread muffins would do the trick.

To start, remove most of the white, paper skin of a whole head of garlic. Cut it in half, add olive oil, salt & pepper. Add to a 350 degree oven. Leave it alone for about an hour until it turns golden brown. Pop the garlic cloves out of the skin.


During this time, prep the muffins by adding muffin tins to a muffin pan. I took a box of Trader Joe's cornbread mix and followed the ingredients label. I then added 2 tablespoons of honey and 2 teaspoons of curry powder (more of less, depending on the type). Fill muffin tins and place in oven. Bake for 15 - 20 min on 350.

Start chopping potatoes for the mashed potatoes. I prefer yukon gold. Cut them into quarter-sized slices and add to salted, boiling water. Let them cook for 15 min., or until tender.

Add drained potatoes back to the pan and add a few tablespoons of butter, a little bit of milk and chicken stock. (The amount depends on the potato and how much you decide to cook). Smash potatoes with the roasted garlic and mix.

Take muffin out of tin, add butter and enjoy.