French Country-Style Potatoes

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            FOOD FUNNY
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Thanks to Belinda S. who was the first of many to send me this one:

While attending a marriage seminar dealing with communication, Tom
and his wife Grace listened to the instructor, "It is essential that
husbands and wives know the things that are important to each other."
He addressed the man,"Can you describe your wife's favorite flower?"

Tom leaned over, touched his wife's arm gently and whispered, "It's
Pillsbury, isn't it?"

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            TODAY'S RECIPE
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The following recipes and its short introduction comprised the entire
ezine on its third day of publication on January 7, 1998.

Everyone loves potatoes, and this dish is on every potato lovers short
list of favorites. As always, the use of milk makes this dish more
health conscious, but cream makes it taste better.

French Country-Style Potatoes

3 lbs red potatoes
1 cup chicken stock
3/4 cup milk, half and half, or heavy cream
3 cloves garlic, minced
Salt and pepper to taste
3 tablespoons butter, melted
4 cups sliced mushrooms
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

Scrub potatoes. Do not peel. Cut into 1/4 -inch slices (you will
need about 6 cups). Do not rinse sliced potatoes (starch will help
thicken mixture). In a 3-quart saucepan, place potatoes, water and
bouillon granules. Bring to a boil; reduce heat to low, cover and
simmer for 15 minutes or until partially cooked, stirring
occasionally. Add milk, garlic, salt and pepper. Increase heat to
medium-high. Bring to a boil and boil for 2 minutes, stirring
occasionally to prevent scorching. Remove from heat. In an 11 x 7 x
1 1/2 -inch baking dish, spread 1 tablespoon of the butter or
margarine. Layer in order, half of the mushrooms, half of the
potatoes with half of the sauce and drizzle with remaining 2
tablespoons butter or margarine. Top with remaining mushrooms, then
potatoes with sauce. Sprinkle with parsley. Cover with foil. Bake
in a preheated 350 degree oven for 30 minutes. Uncover and bake 20
minutes longer or until potatoes are tender when pierced with a fork.
Serves 6 - 8.
Received on Wed Dec 22 05:46:51 2004