Christmas Recipes: Make-Ahead Mashed Potatoes

by Tuesday, December 28, 2021

I'm sharing my Christmas recipes that were a hit, starting with this amazingly rich and tasty make-ahead mashed potato casserole.

This seemed downright RUNNY when it was first mashed up. But with a day to sit in the fridge, it firms up, and when heated, becomes INCREDIBLY flavorful and moist. Everyone at Christmas was RAVING about it, and the leftovers I just had at lunch today were equally amazing.

I put the green onion and bacon as side-options, using only the shredded cheddar on top during baking. Then people could "load it up" like a baked potato with other accoutrements if they wished. Since the main oven was otherwise occupied, did this in the convection/air fryer oven on the counter, and it worked fantastically.

Overnight Oats with Chia Seeds (Whole30 Compliant)

by Sunday, December 19, 2021

INGREDIENTS

1 cup water

12 cashews (or almonds)

4 pitted Medjool dates

1 can (15oz) coconut milk

2 Tbsp chia seeds

1.5 cups oats (Bob's Red Mill Steel Cut Oats was my first experiment)

1 can (15oz) coconut milk

1 tsp cinnamon

1/2 tsp vanilla extract 


INSTRUCTIONS

Put water, nuts, and dates in a blender and blend until milky and broken down significantly.

In large jar, pour in water/cashew/date mixture, and add the rest of the ingredients. Stir, or seal and shake.

Put in fridge overnight. Spoon into dishes and enjoy with fruit, nut butters, or as-is! I like to portion mine out into short individual jars for quick-grab in the morning. Good for 3-5 days in the fridge.



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