You know, some days you just wonder when it is all going to end. You have a few "up" days, and then more interference from the economic community. I tell you, what a difference it makes to have a solid paycheck. Those of us who are weathering out this recession are affected by so many more things than the average consumer. Things many people take for granted: food, clothes, and general utilities are huge stress indicators for us. When you are budgeted, you stretch that dollar just till the breaking point and flex a tad more.
On days such as these, I go for comfort food. There is something to the adage, "A full stomach makes a happy heart," that reigns true when I'm feeling blue. Then again, with not much money in the budget, comforting foods can take a cash call too that may be unavailable. But, take heed; there are many delicious comforting foods that allow you to remain in your budget such as Duchesse Potatoes. What a beautiful side dish to offer your family tonight to lift spirits, if spirits are down.
4 pounds of potatoes
3/4 stick butter
1 1/4 cups milk
3 large egg yolks
salt, pepper to taste
Boil potatoes in 2 quarts of water with 1 tab. added salt until cooked through. Strain and place in a bowl. Mash with potato masher slightly. Add butter and whip for 5 minutes. Add milk and whip an additional 3 minutes. Add egg yolks and whip an additional 4 minutes. Salt and pepper to taste. Place in a 13 x 9 inch baking pan. Bake at 400 degrees for 15 - 20 min. until golden streaks set in.
On days such as these, I go for comfort food. There is something to the adage, "A full stomach makes a happy heart," that reigns true when I'm feeling blue. Then again, with not much money in the budget, comforting foods can take a cash call too that may be unavailable. But, take heed; there are many delicious comforting foods that allow you to remain in your budget such as Duchesse Potatoes. What a beautiful side dish to offer your family tonight to lift spirits, if spirits are down.
4 pounds of potatoes
3/4 stick butter
1 1/4 cups milk
3 large egg yolks
salt, pepper to taste
Boil potatoes in 2 quarts of water with 1 tab. added salt until cooked through. Strain and place in a bowl. Mash with potato masher slightly. Add butter and whip for 5 minutes. Add milk and whip an additional 3 minutes. Add egg yolks and whip an additional 4 minutes. Salt and pepper to taste. Place in a 13 x 9 inch baking pan. Bake at 400 degrees for 15 - 20 min. until golden streaks set in.
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