GARLIC MASHED POTATOES

Serves 4

We scale this up for our veggie thanksgiving, and it is a fan favorite. We use Miyoko’s vegan butter and serve with Shiitake Cashew Cream Gravy.

8 medium potatoes·

a massive amount of garlic (if tolerant)

1 to 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil

½ tablespoon truffle oil *optional

Sea salt and ground black pepper to taste

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add potatoes and garlic and cook until very tender, about 10 minutes. Reserve 1/4 cup of the cooking liquid and then drain well and transfer to a food processor. Add oil and reserved water, 1 tablespoon at a time, and puree until smooth (or mash with a potato masher). Season with salt and pepper and herbs to serve.

Atakilt wat (Ethiopian Cabbage)

I've made some alterations, but the core recipe is from Iwaruna.com’s Atakilt Wat.

This simple combination of earthy and healing food will warm your heart and fill your belly.  Typically served with basmati rice or a flatbread like injera, we sometimes use socca as our bread and serve with pineapple beets.

• 3 T coconut oil

• 1 large onion {diced into 1/2 to 1 inch pieces}

• 3 cloves garlic

• 1/2 to 3/4 inch of ginger root {grated}

• 1/2 t turmeric powder

• 1 T tomato paste

• 1 pound green cabbage {about half a head} {cut into 1 to 2 inch chunks}

• 3/4 pound gold or red potatoes {peeled and cut into 1 inch chunks}

• 3/4 pound carrots {cut into 1 to 2 inch chunks}

• juice from 1 lemon

• sea salt {to taste}

Heat the oil in a large pot or iron casserole over high heat. Sauté the onion until translucent, about 10 minutes. Add the garlic and ginger, and stir for a minute or two until fragrant. Stir in the turmeric, tomato paste, cabbage, potatoes, carrots and salt. Cover, lower heat to medium-low, and cook until the thick vegetables have become tender, about 20 to 30 minutes. Stir every 5 to 10 minutes so that bits don’t stick and burn at the bottom of the pot. Adjust salt levels, if desired. Drizzle with lemon juice and let rest for 5 - 10 minutes before serving. Serve with Injera Sourdough Flatbread or rice. Enjoy!