Garlic Mashed Potatoes

I never had a boxed mashed potato in my life until I got to college. My mom always made real mashed potatoes and I never appreciated it until I became an adult. Boy, are they a pain to make! But totally worth it.

Here is a great Garlic Mashed Potato recipe your family will love!

Roasted Asparagus

Asparagus is one of my favorite vegetables. It tastes great and is easy to prepare. If you haven't tried roasting it, be sure to do it with your next batch of asparagus. It's crispy and packed with deliciousness.

Here is the recipe...

Cheddar Onion Pierogi

Pierogi  are one of my family's favorite side-dishes. My Uncle Joe has been making them for holidays for as long as I can remember. He lives in Florida, so when he isn't in town, it's up to us to carry on the family tradition. I made these for Christmas Eve dinner this year and they were so delicious that Clinton and I decided to make another batch using the leftover potato from the Christmas Eve pierogi dish. It was great having him help this time because I do not own a pasta machine, which makes rolling out the dough cumbersome. Clinton put a little muscle into it and the dough was perfect!

You can use any mashed potato filling you'd like. I prefer my cheddar onion mashed potatoes in mine. This recipe will make approximately 75 pierogi. Here is the recipe...

Cheddar Mashed Potatoes

On Saturday, I was in a Donna Reed mood, so I made homemade meat loaf and mashed potatoes.  The husband was in heaven and the kids cleaned their plates before I had a chance to start mine.

I make real mashed potatoes about once a year, when I feel ambitious.Its such a long process, but they are worth every minute. This recipe is actually my pierogi filling recipe. Its so good that you can eat it as a side.

Here is my self-nominating "best potato recipe of the year" cheddar mashed potato recipe. Hope you enjoy!