BIZZY BAKES

A typical food conversation.......... The conversation went like this. I am not kidding. Me: You must be hungry, not having your luncht today. Hubby: I am starving. Me: I know. What would you like? Name it and I will make it. H: I don't care. Anything will do. I am starving. Me: No, I want you to tell me and I will make it. H: Anything. I am starving. Me: Tell me. H: OK, pancakes. I am starving. Me: Great. You got them. He went on his way and I went to the kitchen to make pancakes but I did not want pancakes. Sweet was not for me, tonight, only savory. How could I not make the pancakes? Continued conversation: Me: Do you really want pancakes? H: I don't care. I am starving. Me: How do potatoes sounds? H: Fine, I don't really like pancakes. me: Huh? OK, potatoes it is. I did make the potatoes, nice and creamy and loaded with cheddar cheese. I did this in the microwave to cut the time. After all, the poor man was starving or have you missed that point? Cr...

Italian Mashed Potatoes – Giada Mashed Potatoes are true comfort food.  There is something about them that puts us at ease, takes the strain away, allows us to feel content.  Whatever the magic is, I do like mashed potatoes. Mashed potatoes with fried onions…. Mashed potatoes with sour cream….. Mashed potatoes made into pancakes…. Mashed potatoes in Shepherd’s Pie…. Mashed potatoes with butter You have the picture, I am sure. Since hubby was not home for dinner, I decided to make the kind of mashed potatoes, he can’t eat, Giada’s mashed potatoes filled with garlic and bread crumbs. Baked Mashed Potatoes with Parmesan Cheese and Bread Crumbs  – Italian Mashed Potatoes Ingredients: 1 tablespoon butter   4 pounds  potatoes, peeled, cut into 1-inch pieces 1 cup skim milk 1/4 cup butter, melted 1 1/2 cups grated mozzarella 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan Salt and freshly ground black pepper 2 tablespoons plain dry bread ...